There are times when we all need a little encouragement. The pressures of life are real, none of us are immune, and on occasions, we can feel weary or discouraged. Sometimes, we just need to be refreshed by taking a physical break and applying basic self-care. But... 
Ever felt like the odd man or woman out? You know, the person who no one notices or sees? The one who’s alone in a crowd? Maybe even the one who’s shunned or even jeered? That was me during my growing-up years. I was the kid who was shunned by... 
“But as for me, God’s presence is my good. I have made the Lord God my refuge, so I can tell about all you do.” (Psalm 73:28 CSB) When life gets difficult, it is quite easy to slip into a negative cycle of thinking, viewing ourselves as victims and our life as a... 
Loving others can often seem challenging or downright impossible some days. From attitudes, lifestyles, or blatant bad choices, loving others can be incredibly difficult. Jesus Loved Others But when I read about Jesus’ life, I am reminded that He kept it simple.... 
“Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.” James 1:2-4 HCSB In... 
Have you ever made plans only to have them changed into something better than you could have imagined in your wildest dreams? Sometimes God leads us into divine appointments so we can have opportunities to share His message. Other times, He leads us into situations... 