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”
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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”
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”
Common Sense And A Friend Called Wisdom
Common sense. Good sense. Sound judgment. Practical understanding. Correct perspective. Sensible observation. Wise insight. When I was in second grade my teacher tweaked my cheek and declared to me, “You have common sense!” I wasn’t sure exactly what common sense was when I was in second grade, although I knew it must be a goodContinue reading “Common Sense And A Friend Called Wisdom”
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?”
A Promise … And a Very Long Walk
His son was sick, close to death, and the royal official walked all the way to Cana in Galilee to find Jesus. When he found the Lord Jesus, he begged Him to come to his house and heal his son. John 4:46 tells us, “Unless you people see signs and wonders,” Jesus told him, “youContinue reading “A Promise … And a Very Long Walk”
Laurie Driesen 