Entering God’s Presence Through Praise
What is praise? It is adoration, thanksgiving, appreciation, and worship of our Lord and Savior. Praise flows from a relationship of love and devotion from us to the Lord. Praise brings us closer to Him. It changes us and helps us grow in our faith. Praise reminds us...
Find Us Faithful
“We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done” (Psalm 78:4). One of the greatest heartaches of my adult life has been to watch so many young adults who have...
Resting in Him
During a heartbreaking trial, God clearly gave me the verse from Psalm 46: “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10, KJV). As I meditated on this verse, I saw that “be still” could be translated “cease striving” or “let...
When Fear Strikes
If you’ve ever had to deal with fear, you know that just a word, a thought, a noise, an unexpected call or visit can strike panic in your heart. And with that panic, something can happen in your body. There’s a tension, a fluttering, a sick feeling. You...
Peace – Found in the Presence of God!
We live in a world filled with wars, environmental disasters, mass shootings, health issues, and drug additions. These may lead to anxiety, fear, and doubt, and rob us of peace. But much closer to home you might find your peace disturbed by things less global....
Creating Calm – 4 Tips for More Peace and Less Stress
Need a little calm in your life? Between the gazillion emails hanging over your head or the crazy amount of activities in your life or the unexpected daily challenges and distractions, perhaps a little peace sounds like a good thing. Although we may not be able to...
The Lord Is Peace
These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world. –John 16:33 Where do you turn when you’re in distress? Where do you run when you’re troubled? Or seek...
Which Promises Are For Me?
Not many things are more comforting than a promise made and kept. And not many things are more hurtful than a promise broken. Knowing we worship a God who keeps his promises is a source of deep joy. But misapplied, this knowledge can also lead us to treasure-hunt...
How Are You Running?
“You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth?” – Galatians 5:7 Is anyone hindering you from obeying Truth? Are people telling you things that simply aren’t true? Are you being pulled into the wrong crowd? Are you being attracted to the wrong...
Helping to Impact Our World through God’s Word
“I can’t imagine my life without leading Bible Studies!” Many today are living with disappointment, heartache, and intense pain. God’s Word says, “The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10)....