A moment of stillness (5).

God deserves our trust. They received help against these enemies because they cried out to God in battle, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them. He was receptive to their prayer because they trusted in him. 1 Chronicles 5:20 We often rob ourselves of the help we desperately need because…

A wise heart (2).

Learning to number our days. It’s hard to put into words what it truly means to learn how to number our days but as we continue to look at how we can gain a heart of wisdom, I am prompted to write about the importance of trusting the sovereignty of God. As mentioned earlier, it’s…

In the thick of the battle.

The unlikely cure for discouragement. In the Christian life, battles are something we simply can’t avoid. Once we accept Christ, the battle becomes even fiercer. To be honest with you, I have faced constant battles in my spiritual journey and I’m sure we all know what it’s like to feel discouraged in the midst of…

A different kind of heart.

What made David pleasing to God? Lately, I’ve been experiencing many circumstances that seriously try my faith. During times like these I usually turn to the Psalms, but to my discouragement, this time around my heart felt so distant from the joyful cries of David as he acknowledges God as his strength or his deliverance….

Hidden miracle.

Choosing the right response to disappointment. Nothing tests our faith in God like disappointment does. We cringe at the thought. If we had our choice, we would choose anything but disappointment, but life seems to hand them our way quite often. Is it just ‘life’ or is there a providential Hand that carefully allows heartache…

Tapestry of life.

The beauty of God’s weaving.   Life is a beautiful tapestry. No matter what you’re going through at the moment. I’ve had times of devastating pain and loneliness throughout my life. Yes, I don’t know your pain and I can’t say I know exactly what it’s like but I’ve had my share of despair and…