God’s Will: Maybe You Just Need to Have a Conversation
One of the most common questions people tend to ask is about the “will of God.” We just want a greater understanding of what God wants us to do next, whether it’s our next job, our next decision, or our next goal. Even Paul wrote and reminded the believer at Colossae, “We have not ceased […]
Continue readingGod Has Not Abandoned You
The hugely popular Bible app, YouVersion, used around the world, just posted 2025’s most clicked verse: Isaiah 41:10. Isaiah 41:10 says, Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (ESV) The popularity […]
Continue readingPsalm 23:2 — He Leads Me Beside Quiet Waters
Psalms 23:2 says the Good Shepherd “makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside quiet waters.” It paints a picture of welcome rest. We all have times or periods of life that are not a time of rest. Times when we feel like we are running from place to place. Some of […]
Continue readingPsalm 23:2 — The Shepherd Makes Me Lie Down & Rest
Psalm 23:2 says, “He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside still waters…” We all long for that kind of quiet rest. So why is rest so elusive? But let’s start with the shepherd. OUR INCREDIBLE SHEPHERD Psalm 23:1 reassures us that the LORD is our shepherd. And remember, if the […]
Continue readingPsalm 23:2 — Why Does Rest Seem Out of Reach?
Psalms 23:2 says, “He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me by quiet waters.” It paints a picture of welcome rest. But we all have times or periods of life that are not a time of rest. Times when we feel like we are running from place to place. Some of us […]
Continue readingPsalm 23:1 — The Lord is My Personal Shepherd
Psalm 23:1 gives us the comforting promise, “The Lord is My Shepherd. I shall not want.” What does this mean? But before we dive in, let’s consider some foundational observations about this psalm. As we begin our look at Psalm 23, we have to overcome a few negatives. Granted, these are negatives on our part, […]
Continue readingPsalm 23: Is There a Cure for the Common Life?
Living the Abundant Life Is there a cure for the common life? It’s a good question, one that is often asked in one way or another. Believe it or not, the answer can be found in Psalm 23. So let’s dive in, starting with a look at our own lives. Most of us probably think […]
Continue readingHow to Keep Going When the Bottom Falls Out
Life is full of challenges but one of the most difficult times we face is when the bottom falls out and you wonder how you’re going to keep going. It’s easy for people to think, “I just can’t go on.” But you can. After all, everyone has trials. Even the big names of the faith […]
Continue readingHow to Survive One Wave After Another
As we enter a new year almost everyone has high hopes for a better year over the last two. After struggling through 2020 with Covid-19 and all the lockdowns, we are ready to get back to some sort of normalcy in 2021. Then came higher gas prices, supply chain issues, the Delta variant, and rising […]
Continue readingChristmas Stress
Christmas stress should not be a thing. Christmas is supposed to be one of the greatest and most enjoyable times of the year. After all, if nothing else, everyone gets a holiday from work. Well, almost everyone. In spite of that, stress at Christmas is real. The Biggest Stress And the biggest reason for Christmas […]
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