As Jesus was in the upper room with His disciples prior to going to the garden where He would be arrested and led away to ultimately be crucified, He knew what the disciples would go through. Amongst His encouraging words that night were. . … [Read more...] about LIFTING THE FOCUS!
Fear
POOR POOR? (Part 1 of 3)
How often are the poor pitied while the rich are envied? Though poverty has its challenges, how often do those who possess less seem to express greater joy in life than those who possess much and are living with the stresses of managing it with fear of losing it? Now, I by no means wish to downplay life’s … [Read more...] about POOR POOR? (Part 1 of 3)
A NEW SONG!
The expression “same old song” generally refers to that which has become familiar, repetitive, and even boring or tiresome and often reflects on that which no longer excites. Have we lost a sense of excitement for life? Has our life become dull and too much routine? As we look at our life, do we ever find ourselves … [Read more...] about A NEW SONG!
LESS!
There are times when we may feel gripped with a sense of anxiousness. Though we trust in God and believe in His power and promises, we still find ourselves fearing the unknowns of life in this realm. As we acknowledge there will be challenges and trials we will not be spared, are we embracing God’s ability to bring us … [Read more...] about LESS!
But What if I Fail?
There is a famous quote that is attributed to the poet Erin Hanson that goes like this; “What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?” The fear of failure or the fear of falling short is one that often holds us back. We may not try out for a certain sport team because we are afraid of not making it. We may not apply for certain schools because we are fearful that we … [Read more...] about But What if I Fail?
