Thoughts along the Journey…
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How to Encourage Yourself in the Lord
It is easy to talk about the fact that David encouraged himself in the Lord, but what exactly did that look like, and how can you and I encourage ourselves in the Lord?
Psalm 125:2 Surrounded and Protected
While Psalm 125:1 gives us the picture of stability and security, the next verse presents a picture of protection.
The Year King Uzziah Died
Ever looked around you at a situation that seemed hopeless? Isaiah 6 gives us a glimpse into where God is when things look bleak.
Givens and Not Givens
Everyone deals with longings for things they don’t have, or with things in their lives they wish they didn’t have. What we do with these “givens” and “not givens” of life will determine whether we are miserable or peaceful and fulfilled.
Wait and See
Sometimes in the Christian life, God allows circumstances to arise in which we have no other choice but to wait on Him. One such occasion happened in my life recently, and I was reminded to wait and see what God will do.
Old Wounds, New Growth
Try as we might, we cannot escape the hard things of life. Even if we keep from bringing heartache and brokenness upon ourselves, this world is still a broken place full of broken people: at some point we all will find ourselves with wounds we feel may never heal. How are we to respond?
A Purpose for the Pain
No one likes to experience pain. it’s, well, painful. While pain is unavoidable in this life, God has given us the promise that our pain is neither permanent nor purposeless.
Right Beside Me
We all have people we look up to, godly people who have mentored us and discipled us. But as Elisha found out, we cannot keep our “Elijahs” in our lives forever. What happens when we find ourselves facing life without a beloved mentor?
Hard Things
Our culture seems to revolve around making things easy. But even though the things that make life easier are not necessarily bad, we can quickly become wrapped up in the idea that nothing should be hard. But what does the Bible say about it?