“Yes, I carried you.” How do you prepare for a storm? Developing hurricanes provide days to prepare for the impending devastation. Other storms, like Earthquakes and Tornados, do not always provide ample warning. The storms we encounter in life are often similar in nature. Some storms, We can clearly see approaching. As the relationship deteriorates…
Guest Blog: by Amy Clackum “My ways are higher. ” Every year, I ask God what He wants me to work on for the upcoming year. I try to actively seek and ask God where He wants me to grow. God often gives me a word for the year, and I know that it will…
“Be very courageous.” Have you ever tried to meditate on God’s Word in the morning and then again in the evening? I have tried. For years, I have tried. Morning. No problem. My routine is set, and I have time each morning to pray, praise, worship, listen, meditate, and spend time in the Word. While…
“God has not given us a spirit of fear.” Have you ever been asked to do something hard, and you felt like the ask was too much? Fear has a way of pushing our limits, but when God is the One asking, how do we respond? Amanda had already sold everything they owned and moved…
“Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.” What do resolve, confidence, and patience have in common with living fearless? When we are fully resolved, our stubbornness kicks in. We will not be easily swayed because our minds will be set, determined, and unshakeable. Our confidence will come from a deep-seated belief that fuels our resolve. With…
“Come and talk with me.” If God spoke, would we listen? We are never more ready to hear God’s Voice than when we are desperate and afraid. Wisdom. Direction. Protection. Rescue. All ears, we cry out to God, but do we declutter our minds and quiet our hearts to hear His response? Psalm 27 is…
“God will keep me safe.” Do you ever want to hide? Crawl under the table and hide from embarrassment. Dive behind a rack of clothes to hide from that person. Slip in and out of the back row in hopes of going unnoticed. What about pure fear? How often do we run and hide in…
“I will remain confident…” Did you know we live from a place of victory, not defeat? Somehow, though, fear begins to speak. “This is too hard. I can’t do this. What was I thinking? Things will never change. This will surely fail.” Truth speaks back. “With God, all things are possible. God will show me…
“There is no fear in love.” Can you imagine a life without fear? No fear of intrusion, abuse, scams, hurt, or death. The word “free” comes to mind when I think of a life without fear. Free to go to the grocery store at midnight without being attacked. Free to try new things without fear…
“God will never fail you.” Have you ever felt your faith journey was more like a ride on a roller coaster? Life is filled with ups and downs, quick twists, and loopty loops. We keep long to turn the corner and hit a steady, uneventful stretch. As we gingerly turn the corner, we catch our…