God will never stop helping us grow in Him. And, although He enjoys seeing us reach our goals – especially those He has put in our hearts to accomplish – His love for us and His opinion of us stands, regardless of the status of our checked-off to-do list. In addition, when our goals and tasks honor Him, He’ll help us accomplish these tasks.
Continue reading →Spend as much time as you need reading God’s Word, talking to Him and allowing His Word to speak to your heart. Focusing on Him will help displace some of the darkness. I pray God’s presence will become bigger than the pain you’re experiencing.
Continue reading →If you’re sinking into depression or anxiety, I hope you’ll tell someone. Whether you reach out with a whisper or a loud cry, it’s my hope that you’ll find us, the church, willing to be the hands, ears and heart of Christ for you.
Continue reading →This different perspective might help the pastor who prays for a bigger church realize that spiritual growth in his congregation is more important than attracting more people. The same goes for the singer who wants a larger audience or the engineer who wants a bigger client list. Both fail to consider the impact their work is already making with current fans or clients.
Continue reading →God knows we’re not equipped to shoulder anxieties, worries and concerns – our own or anybody else’s. We can cast (or throw) whatever causes us distress onto His huge shoulders. Whenever we try to do anything (including helping someone in trouble) or bear anything (including depression) in our own strength, we become physically and emotionally drained. Then, rather than experiencing a breakthrough, we end up discouraged and worse off.
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