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An Unceasing Prayer
Pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you 1 Thes. 5:17-18 NKJV What does it mean to...
Guide Dog Tales: the Problem with Rushing God
I’m sure you never had anyone warn you not to get ahead of yourself, or have you? Typically, I walk right in pace with Iva. Sometimes, I continuously say, “Steady! Steady, Iva!” That happens when we visit the bank, and she rushes to get a milk bone. But today, I got ahead of Iva.
We were walking with a friend, and I was caught up in conversation. Iva stopped, and I abruptly hit my brakes. I realized my mind wasn’t on Iva like it should be.
15 Bible Verses About Worry
If you are struggling with worry, here are 15 Bible verses to help you overcome that stronghold of worry.
Does God Care When I’m Depressed?
When it feels as if I’ve hit rock bottom and no escape seems possible, I feel like God doesn’t care. No one cares, and since God controls all things, why has He allowed these circumstances that have led me into a depressed state.
Elijah feared Queen Jezebel’s threat against his life, so he ran out of her reach. Then like most depressed people, he isolated himself, leaving his servant in Judah.
In the wilderness, Elijah sat under a broom tree. These trees pop up in the Bible whenever someone feels distraught. The tree offers just enough shade to let Elijah rest and regain some sustenance.
Elijah prayed from a heart filled with regret and unfulfilled expectations. He even asked God to take his life.
From Annoyed to Anointed
Has the itch of poison ivy drove you crazy? That’s how my eczema feels today. When the itch arises, I begin scratching and the rash accelerates.
The world can be like an annoying itch that won’t subside. The frustrations bring you to a point where you can’t take anymore.
Jesus cares about our smallest needs, and He cares about our physical needs. A good shepherd makes his flock’s physical needs a priority. One way includes anointing their heads and noses with an oily compound. Perhaps, you always thought this line from Psalm twenty-three carried a more spiritual meaning.
Have You Seen the Power of God’s Restoration?
On the day I encountered the horrific pain of sciatica, the Lord came to me and spoke today’s verse. The plans and future on my mind centered around marketing my new book. One by one, those plans went up in smoke, and only some ashes remained.
I couldn’t handle the crippling pain of sciatica as darkness surrounded me. All my speaker friends had events, but I forgot the Lord’s promise. My future looked bleak. I am not a speaker. I’m finished.
As pain decreased and life moved on, my sweet friend, Pastor Edith invited me to speak at her church.