Questions
Inner questions of the heart and uncertainty in our lives can take a toll on even the most resilient soul. But keep in mind that in and through Christ all things are possible.
The Road to Hope
Do you find yourself overwhelmed these days? I know I do! Our minds and hearts swim in negativism. This is NOT a NEW problem. In the Bible we see glimpses into the hearts and minds of people just like us. And if anybody in the Bible could have admitted defeat, and needed hope, it would have been David (adultery, lying, anger, family problems, anxiety, and the list goes on). Talk about a lack of hope and wanting to give up!…
Overcoming Regrets and Remorse
How much time is lost in regret and remorse year after year, but with no change. There is a way to move forward!
Stepping Off the Boat: Hope and Change
I have found in my own life the times I have made true changes are when I am more uncomfortable staying stagnant than facing the unknown. SOS John and Wendy show up at my office, and I know right away from their troubled expressions that there is a problem. “Pastor, we don’t know if we are going to make it; we feel so stuck! What do we do?” Coming to realize that we, as humans, have problems, and we need…
Freedom in Surrender
Really? This seems so paradoxical. Well, truthfully, this is a principle found over and over in the Scripture and even Jesus Christ experienced this deep posture and attitude of humility. Everything we are taught from birth instills an individualistic and self-sufficient attitude. We are shaped and molded from all sides and our own selfishness easily embraces this way of life. Is there any hope for our weary hearts? Hope Yes, there is great hope! We must, however, be willing to…
Where Do I Begin?
The old adage “just start where you are” is full of wisdom and even some hope. Life throws a lot of curveballs and can at times seem most unfair. Questions seem to echo through the chambers of the heart with few answers. Is there hope? The story of the women at the well has profound treasures of hope and truth for those of us who are, as the world might say, broken and unfixable. In John 4:22–23 Jesus says, “You…