Life is not always easy and faith does not make us immune to hard days, difficult seasons or moments when we wonder if God is still near. This category is for those times. You will find honest, warm and Spirit-filled encouragement here for every area of life, from overcoming fear and finding purpose to standing firm when everything feels uncertain. You are not alone in this journey and God is closer than you think.
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. – Isaiah 43:18(NIV) Are you mired by your past? Struggling to let go of past mistakes, failures, and sin even though God has forgiven you? God wants to do new things in your life. But for that to happen, you need to stop dwelling on … Read more
Covenant is one of the most important themes or topics in the Bible. And when something is mentioned more than once in the Bible, we better pay close attention. So what is God’s covenant with man? In Deuteronomy 7:9 it tells us that our God is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a … Read more
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. – Galatians 6:9 (NIV) Feel like giving up? Well, you’re not alone. It’s almost like the more you hold on to the word of God and fight the good fight of … Read more
Life is getting more difficult. The more you pray, the more complicated things become. You’re beginning to feel ignored by God. David felt that. He said, “How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day … Read more
The Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. – Psalm 147:11(NIV) While there are so many benefits of pleasing God, few people actually do it. Why? Pleasing God is about self-sacrifice. It’s about choosing to walk in the ways of the Lord even if you feel left … Read more
We face discouragement from time to time, and sometimes it overwhelms us to the point of giving up. We are not immune to discouragement as Christians, but God is there to help us overcome it. There are different ways we can overcome discouragement – choosing to be thankful, forgiving others and ourselves, encouraging ourselves with … Read more
When I was a child, I often stayed with my grandma. In every room, she had an icon. And in every icon, God was very, very sad and looked different. One day, I said, “God, I want to know the real You.” Years past, the Lord started teaching me about Him, His Character. Maybe you’ve … Read more
Want to leave your Church? Are you wondering whether it is the right thing to do? Well, you are not alone. Many people find themselves facing the hard decision of leaving a church. While some leave for the right reasons, some do it out of habit. They are used to hopping from one church to another. … Read more
Why is God giving me a hard time? I have prayed, fasted, waited, and trusted Him but nothing. I am facing different battles physically and spiritually, yet God is quiet. He’s not answering my prayers, why? Sounds familiar? Are you tired of fighting unending battles? Well, you’re not alone. Every Christian goes through tough times. I … Read more
Ever heard of this: thoughts are things? Well, whatever we repeatedly think about, good or bad, will eventually manifest in the physical. Jesus said that all the things emerge from within, be it good or bad. If you want to live an abundant life, you need to take control of your thoughts. God teaches us to guard … Read more