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”
Category Archives: trust
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”
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 Purple Pants Prayer
When I’m out and about in my car and I see people walking down the street or standing at a bus stop, I’ve developed the practice of praying for these strangers. For example, if I see someone smoking at the bus stop, I pray that God will inspire and strengthen the person to quit. IContinue reading “The Purple Pants Prayer”
Getting Better As Things Get Worse
Yesterday I was awake in the middle of the night listening to a sermon podcast. I love learning and being uplifted by truth and hope. Listening to Bible teaching redirects my mind from the latest news of problems in the world. Then a thought came to my mind; while the world is becoming worse, ChristiansContinue reading “Getting Better As Things Get Worse”
Where Is Your Confidence?
Confidence is trust and assurance. Where should we place our trust and assurance? The Bible gives only one right answer to that question. We are to place our trust, assurance, and confidence in God alone. Does this mean that we are not supposed to have any self-confidence? No, we are not meant to be wimpyContinue reading “Where Is Your Confidence?”
Laurie Driesen 