by Mel Anderson | Sep 15, 2020 | 2020, Anger, Anxiety, Encouragement, fear, Forgiveness, Freedom, Grief, Healing, Marriage, Prayer, Trust
I often wrestled with whether or not to leave my husband during the many years we limped along through his addiction to pornography. One night, after yet another interrogation, I threw my wedding ring across the bedroom at him, believing I could not sit through...
by Kimber Krosschell | Sep 10, 2020 | 2020, Anxiety, Hope, Spiritual Walk With Jesus, Trials
Wonderment and anticipation, two words that describe my emotions after my daughter was diagnosed with Covid-19 just three days into her new college career. My mind was flooded with questions like, “How bad would she get?”, “Who else would get it?”, “When or even is it...
by Donna Durham | Aug 19, 2020 | 2020, Anxiety, Love, Prayer, Stress
A few years ago I was talking to a dad about the meltdowns his daughter was having in Target. Each outing would start off fine but eventually all of the choices, the amount of time spent in the store, and the disappointment of not being able to get all she wanted...
by Lauren McDonald | Aug 12, 2020 | 2020, Anxiety, fear, Prayer, Service, Sharing the Gospel
Have you ever been scared to pray? It seems silly to even think about. I know how good and kind God is but sometimes I am so scared to pray. I’m hesitant to pray because I’m afraid God will actually give me what I ask for. Again, I feel so silly for even writing that....
by Christi Vander Voort | Jul 30, 2020 | Anxiety, Trust
“May God grant us faith to completely trust His Word, even when every other sign points the other way.” ~ C.H.P. I love to sit with a cup of coffee while the world is waking up…propped up in bed! There, I said it. My weekdays typically start at 5:30...
by Donna Durham | Jul 22, 2020 | 2020, Anxiety, Encouragement, fear, Home, Hope, Joy, Patience, Perseverance, Spiritual Walk With Jesus
At the beginning of this odd COVID season I listened to a message by Kris Vallatton from Bethel Church in Redding, California. One of his major points was, “God often shows up as the opposite.” When the Israelites were in the wilderness He showed up as a...
