Praise God for Peace and Hope!
Hope has long been expressed in songs. We see a pattern in Scripture of songs being sung when victory is recognized. For example, think of the song of Moses after…
Tag: trust
When We Don’t Know Why
We have so much difficulty grasping why bad things happen in this world. How can God be in control when we see so much heartache, sickness, and evil? This has…
Trust and Submission
Trust and submission are two related issues that we sometimes have a difficult time putting into practice. They are also two of the most significant aspects of what it means…
Abraham Believed God
Among the names of great men and women of the Bible who displayed such marvelous faith, Abraham is one of the most remarkable. Hebrews 11:8-12 speaks of his faith and…
Depression and the Christian
Job was a man who suffered far more than most of us will ever understand. His suffering was emotional, spiritual, and physical, and each was more than he could bear…
When Tragedy Strikes
What exactly does one say to another when tragedy strikes? We all wish that we had the perfect words that will appropriately capture what everyone is feeling, words that will…
Receiving the Kingdom
Receiving the kingdom of God is not always an easy task. Even those who always get what they want may actually find themselves missing out on the benefits of God’s…
Teen Girls: Enthusiasm
My Dear Younger Sister, “I love your enthusiasm,” Victor said to Emily, and he was right. There is something endearing and contagious about someone who is passionate about what they…
Belief and Desire
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Heb 11:1). What we believe determines how we act. Christians know that terms like belief…
Older Women: Peace
Dear One, I have been struggling recently to remember that God is in control. I don’t mean to say I forget that He controls the world and greater points in…