By: Carrie Vipperman I’m convicted of something I had let into my life recently, and it wasn’t pretty. It’s a monster that eats away at your joy, your peace, your ability to see all that you have to be thankful for, and so much more. This monster enslaves you, as all sin does. Worry. You probably don’t instantly think of worry as a sin, …
By: Linda Merriott Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7) During this pandemic, I have talked to many people who have been full of fear. It …
I get discouraged. Discouraged at my unanswered prayers. Discouraged at my slowness of growth. Discouraged at my tendency to fail. I used to think that after some mature moment in my Christian walk, this wouldn’t happen anymore. However, I’ve realized that as long as we live in this world, but not of it, God’s children can struggle with discouragement. A …
It’s said that the best sermons are the ones lived. I can agree as I have lived my share. One of these, in fact, involved a Mother Hen and me. As a preschooler, I spent my days roaming the grounds of our family farm. Maybe “grounds” is not the best word, as it makes the land sound well-manicured like an …
I stopped singing and looked around me. Almost every voice were mouthing the words, “Break my heart for what breaks Yours.” How many of us meant it? Did I? The pastor spoke about a desire to know Christ (Philippians 3:10). “Preceding the power comes the sufferings.” How many of us want to know Him enough to endure? As I exited that …
There is a tree in my neighborhood that makes me grieve every time I walk past. Tall and stately, it grew past the housetops years ago. Because we live in a semi-arid climate, I know this tree didn’t just appear on its own. It was once planted and watered by someone who desired its beauty and saw its potential of shade. …
My husband, Mark, has agreed to finish up my short series regarding our daughter’s accident. Pull up a chair as he walks you through this crisis from a male perspective. You’ll be glad you did. ———————- “After the initial shock of the accident subsided, a new wave of terror came slamming into my world. What steps do I take now …
Holy Father, Praise You for being my God of Peace (Hebrews 13:20). Thank You for giving me peace from anxiety, knowing that I can bring every worry to You in prayer. Thank You that Your Peace guards my heart and mind every time I offer my concern to You (Philippians 4:6-7). Draw me after You that we may run …
How many times have you heard that? How many times have you done it? Actually, this is one of the few Biblical phrases in our English language that is still widely used. You might recognize it from the pages of your grandmother’s King James version as “be anxious for nothing.” They basically mean the same thing. …
