Experiencing Hope, Finding Truth
1 Thessalonians was written to a group of believers who were experiencing social pressure and grief. Chapter 5 is primarily a prayer for strength, steadfastness, and comfort during a difficult time. Paul ends the chapter with a declaration that reinforces God’s faithfulness to those who love Him. God’s faithfulness (pistos),as used here, means trustworthy, reliable,…
The battle between our flesh and spirit is real and today’s verse provides a way to overcome temptation. “Watch and pray” is a clear directive to keep temptation from becoming action, especially in our current culture. We are surrounded by enticing images, promises of easy fixes, and subtle hints about how to be accepted. The…
Sometimes, when it seems that everything is falling apart, we forget all “God’s wonderful deeds.” Psalm 9:1 brings us back to the truth that the Lord is worthy of our praise because He never abandons us. When I wrote my memoir a few years ago, I often felt overwhelmed as I recalled the horrible events…
Praising the Lord is energizing! When I change the conversation with God from lament to praise I can feel the difference in my body. Yes, it’s okay to lament, but I know I can’t stay in the darkness for too long. Lamenting wears me out physically and spiritually, but when I turn lamenting into praise,…
I’ve been reflecting over the last few weeks on what God has been teaching me through chronic pain and some unexpected health challenges. Those reflections eventually became an article called Living in the AND: Following Jesus While the Pain Is Still Real. If you’d like to read the full article, you can find it here:…
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