Losing weight, eating healthier, exercising, saving money, getting out of debt. New Year’s resolutions will push us outside of our comfort zone! In fact, growth, change and improvement likely won’t happen without some discomfort. How many of us will give up on our goals just when the new territory begins to stretch us and makeContinue reading “Break Up Your Unplowed Ground”
Author Archives: Laurie Driesen
Never Forget This Word
Years ago, one of my Bible teachers taught about a word that she wanted her class to remember. She quizzed us periodically to see if we could recognize the meaning of this word as we delved into Scripture. For example, if we studied about King Solomon mixing pagan beliefs with his faith in the oneContinue reading “Never Forget This Word”
What really happened?
What really happened at the cross? A necessary and wondrous transaction took place on the cross. Jesus endured a terrible flogging, taunting, spitting and the shame and torture of being nailed to a cross like a criminal. The Bible tells us that God’s wrath and punishment for sin was poured out on Jesus thatContinue reading “What really happened?”
Believe
Do you believe? If so, what do you believe? Sometimes I see decorative plaques or online posts that simply say, “Believe”. It may be an encouraging word to someone who has lost hope. Or possibly it means, “Believe whatever you want, just believe something!” To believe means to have confidence in or to have aContinue reading “Believe”
Your Biggest Problem Can Become Your Greatest Victory
What is your greatest problem? Many people are dealing with really big issues such as health problems, the death of a spouse, loss of a job or other seemingly impossible situations. Our biggest problem, the impossible situation, the hopeless circumstance, can become the very thing that God uses to grant us the greatest victory ofContinue reading “Your Biggest Problem Can Become Your Greatest Victory”
Fight For Your Hope
What are you hoping for? Are you struggling with an issue in your life or praying for God to change something? When I’ve labored in prayer over an important matter, I admit, there have been times when I’ve felt like giving up. I have been tired of striving and I’ve thought, “God will do whateverContinue reading “Fight For Your Hope”
Overjoyed
The moment when the disciples realized that Jesus was really alive, that He overcame death and was resurrected, they were overjoyed. OVERJOYED! They had been mourning since Jesus was arrested, beaten, condemned as a criminal and brutally crucified on the cross. Not only had they been filled with grief, but they feared for their lives,Continue reading “Overjoyed”
Find Your Way To Jesus
In the bustling and crowded town of Bethlehem, just about everyone was busy with activity. But in the midst of the crowds and the movement, several people found their way to Jesus that night. How is that possible? God gave clues and signs so that Jesus would be found. An angel appeared to shepherds whileContinue reading “Find Your Way To Jesus”
Hurry Up God
In my quiet time with the Lord, I found myself praying about something I’ve prayed about for years. “Lord, please do what I’m asking, and please do it quickly! I need you to do this Lord! Oh, yes, and let your will be done. But please, do this now!” Well, I didn’t say exactly thoseContinue reading “Hurry Up God”
The Chain of Faith – It’s Up To You
In the past year several elderly family members passed away, one of which was my mother-in-law, who was 100 years old. Among the stories that were shared by the adult children at the funerals were memories of going to church with their parents and learning about God when they were very young. As I reflectedContinue reading “The Chain of Faith – It’s Up To You”
Laurie Driesen 