Loving God

When I am going through a trial, it’s hard to have joy. The “what ifs” and negative things I imagine happening take over my mind.  But, what does the Bible say about joy? By studying his word we can experience unexplainable joy even in times of hardship… because knowing Jesus produces joy. Joy can be…

I can be a chronic complainer when times are hard. I can’t see anything good to come and the “what ifs” feel all-consuming.  If you struggle with this too, being thankful to God is a far better way to respond when things go wrong. It shows that you trust God and that no matter what…

Does your growth in Jesus feel stalled? Does your relationship with Jesus lack the passion that you once had when you first became a believer? If this is you, intentionally studying the Bible can begin a revival in your heart and restore that passion.  This might feel overwhelming—and you may feel like you have to…

Are you desperately in need of help, wisdom or guidance for your life? We all can feel lost in life and many of us at times wish there was a book to help us. Well there is, and it’s the Bible!  What happens when you read the Bible everyday is astonishing. Your life, mind and…

“God, please help me” is often a cry of our hearts when things are hard and we feel we can’t handle our current circumstances. God always hears this deep, desperate prayer of ours and is thankful that we have come to him for help.  God wants to help us, and desires to be our rescuer…

Have you ever felt that life is so hard that you just want to give up? I can sometimes feel this way when unexpected circumstances occur, when I don’t live up to others’ standards (or my own), or I am just having a bad day when everything seems to be going wrong.  As a Christian,…

Have you ever been hurt by someone breaking their word to you? Close family members, friends… it can sometimes feel like you can’t expect anything from people anymore.  In these times of disappointment, God wants to reveal himself to you in a deeper way as you go to him and find solace in him. He…

I often get to witness God’s heart through my husband as he dotes on our beautiful little girl. Helping her when she is in need; watching over her with a protective eye; daily sacrificing his time; showing patience, forgiveness and grace.  This reminds me of the heart of God for us as his beloved daughters.…

Have you ever really stopped to think about your thoughts?  I tried it; I was deeply surprised how negative my thoughts were, how judgmental I was, how I compared myself to others, and how critical I was of myself. It took me a while to realize that I didn’t have to accept these thoughts: it…

Do you love how you have chosen to live your life? In all honesty, I can’t always say I am proud of the way I’ve lived my life.  I’ve not always honored God in entirety: complaining, grumbling about things, and not always being thankful are examples. But you and I can both change and value…