Hope in Hard Places

The voice of doubt loves to whisper uncertainty into our hearts. "Did God really say ... ? Maybe you’re just reading into things. Surely God doesn’t want you to do that. Maybe those scriptures don’t apply to you.” And...

The world is full of voices, and they are all vying for our attention. What voices are we listening to? Do they have God’s heart in mind, or are they coming from an opposing point of view? As believers, we need to be on...

When your identity is stolen by the enemy, your loss of faith leads to a loss of who you are. Something tripped you up, and now you’re living life apart from the promises of God. Maybe you became captivated by the...

As a parent, you look forward to watching your child grow and thrive, and fulfill all of their dreams. And, you’re so proud of the person they’re becoming. Then suddenly, everything changes. One minute you’re planning...

When we put our faith in Christ, we have a whole new identity. We are no longer defined by the labels of the world or any mistakes we made in the past. No, we are made new. And, with that transformation comes a brand...

Today’s culture has a lot to say about our identity, and it has led to a lot of confusion ... but who does God say we are? While there may be a million voices screaming in our ears, it’s what God says that truly...

We all have an idea of what we want the future to be like when we reach certain milestones. What happens when it’s not what you thought it would be? Suddenly, the path shifts and you’re trying to understand how to...

Wave after wave, you wonder how much more you can endure. The difficulties of life just keep coming at you at full force. It’s as if you are caught in a riptide that’s determined to pull you under ... But God!!! He...

When life hurts and we don’t understand the why, we can still choose to worship the One who holds the world in His hands. God knows we are struggling and He wants to meet us in the middle of our pain and remind us of...

What has God put before you that takes courage to do? Maybe it feels too hard and you would rather give up. Ironically, God uses the very challenges we want to run from to build up our courage, so we can be victorious...

We all get discouraged. The pressures and disappointments of life can take a toll on us and send us to a place we don’t want to be. The truth is, sometimes life hurts. We’ve all been there ... but, we don’t have to stay...

What does it mean to fear the Lord? It’s not a dreadful fear as some might think, but rather a reverent fear that acknowledges the holiness, power and majesty of Almighty God. As believers, it is evident in a posture of...

<p>Fear has a way of creeping into our lives in the most unwelcome places. One of them is in the workplace. When difficult people, projects and circumstances cause fear to rise in our career, we must remember, God has a...

<p>When negligence results in a child’s severe disability, it’s normal to feel angry and fearful. But, choosing to have a grateful heart can change everything. Rather than focusing on the disabilities, this mom focused...

<p>Our faith is a journey, and God holds the plans. So, what is the “next step” He's asked you to take? Maybe you’ve known for a while, but fear has held you back. Fear can cause us to stop ... when God says go...