For the last year in my ministry, I have been focused more directly on serving families. I have spent a lot of time working with and talking to families, and I have noticed a few things. For one, families are all one bad day away from falling apart. What I mean by that is that… Continue reading Finding Strength in Struggle
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The Joy of Perseverance
Life has a way of presenting unpleasant interruptions; however, God often uses those interruptions as teachable moments. Recently, my teachable moment came when my washer, which had a 10-year warranty, quit after 10 years and one month. Fortunately, I had a home warranty, so a technician came and delivered the verdict that the washer was… Continue reading The Joy of Perseverance
Are you running your race well?
By Elizabeth Prata I am “holding fast the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I will have reason to glory because I did not run in vain nor toil in vain.” (Philippians 2:16) Are you running well, or toiling in vain? Christian, when at the end of your life are you… Continue reading Are you running your race well?
What Is Enduring Love? – Today Can Be Different
Jesus left a perfect existence to live among us in a wicked world. In the face of rejection, threats, and jeers, He healed the sick, preached the gospel and expressed the Father’s love to and for humanity. Even moments before His death, as He hung on the cross, bleeding and struggling for every painful breath,… Continue reading What Is Enduring Love? – Today Can Be Different
Surviving a Season of Discouragement-
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged- Deuteronomy 31:28 NIV Discouragement. It’s just kind of an ugly word. It’s an even uglier reality. The Cambridge dictionary defines discouragement as: The state of having lost your confidence or enthusiasm. With… Continue reading Surviving a Season of Discouragement-
Fasting Scriptures for Perseverance — Daniel Fast Journey
We all hit tough spots, those times when challenges pile up faster than our ability to handle them. And when we’re in these moments, perseverance is key! Maybe it’s a job that stretches your patience thin, a personal loss that feels like an aching, irreplaceable hole in your heart, or perhaps a goal that seems… Continue reading Fasting Scriptures for Perseverance — Daniel Fast Journey
Grateful and Content?
By Elizabeth Prata I got up at 5:00, and made a pot of coffee, and turned on the Christmas lights in the dark morning. I’m sitting her watching the day light up, sipping coffee in the peace and quiet of low-volume cello music and the ticking coffee pot. I have a lot to be thankful… Continue reading Grateful and Content?
More than I can handle – Attempts at Honesty
“The loss of loved ones, debilitating and fatal illnesses, personal betrayals, financial reversals, and moral failures – all of these will eventually come upon you if you live out a normal life span. No one is immune.”Timothy Keller in Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering As I was reminded in a sermon recently, each of… Continue reading More than I can handle – Attempts at Honesty
A Different Kind of Fruitful: Living the Unexpected Journey
The loud clatter of forks, lunch trays, and multiple conversations in the cafeteria faded away as our group’s discussion grew in intensity and passion. The conversation was kindled by testimonies of lives transformed by the gospel, new life upending the old, altars filled with weeping sinners and saints, and the power of God at work… Continue reading A Different Kind of Fruitful: Living the Unexpected Journey
Why some fall away.
Good day beautiful people, It’s been a while but I hope that this post meets all readers well and strong in faith! I do pray that no matter the circumstance you find yourself in that the joy of The Lord will continue to strengthen you. Don’t allow the devil to steal your joy, resist him… Continue reading Why some fall away.