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.
We each desire to walk with God and reap the benefits of our relationship with Him. Our walk with our Heavenly Father results in godly fruit in our lives and hearts, filled with joy and peace. The benefits and results of walking with God far outweigh a life of not walking with Him. Psalm 38:4 … Read more
Ever ask yourself why God chose you? Well, if you have, know that you are not alone. Every real child of God seeks to find answers to this question. We wonder why the Creator of heaven and earth chose us despite our weaknesses. Like the Psalmist, we are left asking what is man that you are mindful … Read more
You have definitely heard it said many times in church that you are to take up your cross daily and follow Christ. Many times the message comes across as having to bear a horrible situation, thinking that it is God’s will for your life. Does it really mean that it is a way to make … Read more
Wondering what the benefits of serving God are? You are not alone. Jesus spoke about it in John 12:26. He said that the Father shall honor those who serve Him. Just stop for a moment here. GOD will honor you! In another translation, it says that He will shower His favor upon your life. Honor … Read more
The word of God says, let everything that has breath praise God. We do not need to look for things that we might praise God for. We can always thank God for His marvelous kindness, His faithfulness, His love, His miracles of mercy, for filling our lives with all that is good. (Psalm 107:8-9 NIV) God … Read more
We sometimes get plagued by confusion and wonder what is wrong with us. Whether we are questioning if it is God we really heard or are avoiding a decision because we don’t know which option to take. One thing you can remember is that with God’s help, you can wade through the confusion and move … Read more
When things are going okay in our lives, it is easy to trust God. But how about when we encounter challenges and shattered dreams, do we still think that He is in control? If we are going to grow in our faith, we have to trust God with our lives and remember that He takes … Read more
In life, there will always be good times and not so good times. The bulk of the world population have one thing or the other that will pop up at certain times to test their peace; difficulties can be challenging. The reason why men experience difficult times is they come across things that are beyond … Read more
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) Do the thoughts of being alone cause you to have panic attacks? Want to overcome anxiety and fear of … Read more
He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? – Roman 8:32 (NIV) You have probably done something so wrong. You don’t think God will ever forgive you. So you are sitting there in tears asking yourself, … Read more