In my post, “A New Normal,” we looked at the insane experience that Jonah went through being swallowed by a large fish. We saw how this...

With each passing day that we find ourselves in the midst of this world-wide pandemic, the brokenness both within and around us has...

The phrase “a new normal” has been flying around on social media. We are all trying to find a new way to spend each hour of our day while...

One of the difficulties of going through a crisis is that we often feel alone in our suffering. Strength comes when we know that others...

I’m going to invite you to visit another familiar Old Testament story with me today. Or perhaps it may not be familiar. Either way, I...

Shakan! Doesn’t that sound like some word that explodes from the screen when a Power Ranger knocks down the enemy! I admit, I used to...

I love how God still loves us in our humanity. In Genesis 27-35, we see the story of Jacob’s life that is full of sin. Does God condemn...

Everyday the news about the Corona virus (Covid-19) gets more dismal. If we listen for hours to the reports of sickness, death, and the...

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they...

The first verse that pops into my head whenever I am counseling someone (or myself) to be set free from fear is 1 John 4:18. “There is no...

Who is God in the midst of fear and uncertainty? We are all familiar with fear, perhaps increasingly so as we watch the world fighting...

The greatest way to seek God’s wisdom is to study His Word. If we are faithful to daily read and study the Bible, as well as learn from...

Major life transitions seem to bring a time of endless, important, and difficult decision making. I am currently in one of those times as...

If you have been reading my devotionals over the last several months, you have most likely encountered a theme of surrender. Unless we...

When we wake up and feel like we do not want to get out of bed in the morning because there is no point in life, we can be sure there is...

In all we do, it is important that we understand the underlying purpose behind it. If we do not grasp this, we will easily become...

Do you ever have those times when you ask yourself: “What is my purpose in life? Everything seems meaningless?” We all have moments like...

Trials in life are not the factor that determines if we have joy or sorrow. In fact, both Paul and James tell us to rejoice in our...

“The joy of the Lord is your strength” - Nehemiah 8:10 Have you ever prayed to experience even a small bit of the emotions God is...

“I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart. Where? Down in my heart. Where? Down in my heart. I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down...

“By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to do so, they were drowned” (Hebrews...

“By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to do so, they were drowned” (Hebrews...

Sometimes I am hesitant to write that the answer to life’s problems is in knowing the love of God because this seems too simplistic....

Happy Valentine’s Day, sister! Did you wake up this morning with a longing in your heart to be loved? With the hope that you are special...