New Year’s Resolution: Less Stress in 2018
The review of the old year may hold many regrets, and the challenge of setting goals for a new year can be distressing. Sometimes I feel like I’m “all stressed up with no place to go.” We all get stressed out from time to time. But help is available!
Our Unchanging Good Gift-Giver By: Doug Beyer
The writer of this passage understands how easily we like to take credit for the good things in life that come our way, and complain about the bad. Since our track record for deceiving ourselves about these things is consistently abysmal; he wants to remind us that God is utterly in control.
Focus On Today By: Ellen Wekall
David was a daily optimist, despite his failures and he moved into the opportunities God provided because of his confidence that he was never alone. Keeping his eyes on God let him focus on the best of today.
Our Ever-Present Help By: Ken Carlson
I waited interminably for it to become dark and then started to walk quietly toward the barn. If he was still out here in the dark I could have a real problem. All the way, I kept praying for direction from the Lord to guide and protect me.
Wise Investments, Part II By: Doug Beyer
Heaven does not know you as the fellow with the nice suit or the woman with the big house or the kid with the new bike. Heaven knows your heart.
Wise Investments, Part I By: Doug Beyer
God gives you the ups to encourage you and the downs to teach you. They are his training ground for eternity.
Thanksgiving Grace By: Bill Hull
True thanksgiving is a response to something that is given; but is neither earned nor deserved. That sounds suspiciously like the definition of grace.
Intercessory Prayer Really Works By: Ellen Wekall
Small miracles are what a Christian community is all about. There is unbelievable power in a community that cares and prays for each other.
Refuge in the Rock, Part II By: Eddie Gibbs
Sometimes when life seems to be bombarding us with its hardships and trials, it is good for us to reflect on all the ways we have known our God to be the best place to find shelter.
Refuge in the Rock, Part 1 By: Eddie Gibbs
Why was the image of the Rock of Refuge so significant for King David? Was it just a happy reassuring thought?