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My Word for 2022
Each year, around October, I begin asking God for a word to align with for the upcoming year. In the past, He gave me believe when God blessed me with a miracle, unashamed, when I took a stand for God despite the unpopular outcome, and connect in a year of lockdowns when God blew my mind with new connections.
Finding Joy in Trials
No one can honestly say they enjoy trials, but James encourages us to look for the joy within our trials. We must seek the long-term silver lining in every storm.
The phrase “fall into” implies being plunged into difficulties. These include situations that are not a consequence of our bad choices. Sudden and unexpected torment invades our lives, overwhelming us.
Tribulations test our faith, but they also increase it. Troubles also produce patience, which we need because we have a tendency to race through our tough seasons.
Healing from Church Hurt
My latest article from iBelieve speaks to those who have been hurt by someone in the church or even the church itself. Explore the seven ways...
Accused or Accepted
Satan is the great accuser. Jesus is the great accepter.
Open and Read in Times of Trouble
When life gets tough, get tough on life.
When Scars Speak
Scars aren’t part of today, but a trophy from yesterday. A trophy that says you have been victorious. A trophy that says Jesus can and will do it again. A trophy that says nothing is impossible with God. A trophy that says you are filled with the strength of Jesus Christ.
They say a picture paints a thousand words, but scars paint a million.
The Sword of the Spirit
Where do you turn in your Bible when you feel discouraged? When fear paralyzes you? When worry has kept you awake all night? When rejection stings? Are any of these passages readily available in the recesses of your mind, or do you have to look them up? One of the greatest blessings God has given us is His holy Word, the sword of the Spirit.
A Child of the King
For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the spirit of Adoption By whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” Rom. 8:15...