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”
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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”
Stop Doubting and Believe
Jesus held out his hands to His doubting disciple, Thomas. “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” (John 20:27) Jesus’ resurrected body still bore the scars from His crucifixion three days before. Why would Jesus, in His resurrected body, still bearContinue reading “Stop Doubting and Believe”
Beyond the Horizon
On a road trip with my family, I could see the highway all the way to the horizon but I couldn’t see beyond that “line” in the distance. As a little girl I remember saying to my dad, “It looks like we are going to drive off the end of the earth!” He would chuckle,Continue reading “Beyond the Horizon”
Laurie Driesen 