It’s not just negative emotions or experiences that make a person want to end their life. It’s Satan, and he is attacking Christian men and women. Although he doesn’t deserve any more attention than he is already getting, we need to be prepared by guarding our hearts and watching out ...
Read More »Lining Up Expectations with Scripture
The forecast for today: 102 degrees. A transplant to the south, the heat is something I have to prepare myself for. The forecast helps me; I know what to expect and plan accordingly. Not every expectation works out quite so well. Plans go awry, wishes aren’t always fulfilled, and more ...
Read More »Scared of Death? Take God’s View
Do you ever think about dying? Most of us have thought about our own death or the death of someone close to us. And for those of us who have experienced the loss of someone close, days following our loss can make us feel as if the sun should not ...
Read More »Can I Trust God in The Little Things?
Yesterday, Billie Jo wrote an article honoring the late Elisabeth Elliott. She spoke about living a life of faith, one such as characterized by Elliott. But one quote in particular stuck out at me: “If you believe in a God who controls the big things, you have to believe in ...
Read More »Quadriplegic, Joni Eareckson Tada, Exemplifies An Overcomer
Joni Eareckson Tada is an evangelical Christian author, radio host and founder of Joni and Friends ministry. What makes Joni’s story so compelling is her overcoming faith despite a tragic accident years ago that left her wheelchair-bound for life. On July 30, 1967, Joni dove into Chesapeake Bay after she ...
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