Hell-bent Many are hell-bent. Their actions are driving them straight to hell. “There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.” Proverbs 14:12. Of course, we are talking about spiritual death. Loss of eternal salvation. Hell is real, just as Heaven is real. Jesus said, “I am...
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We are going to travail a difficult subject. Loss of identity; identity in Christ. We are made in the image of Christ (Gen 1:27), we are created as a man or as a woman, and we are beautifully and wonderfully made Psalm 139:14. We were created to marry and become...
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Losing a spouse can bring significant loneliness. Loneliness is an emotional response as a result of the loss and the continued isolation and separation from others. To combat loneliness you need to first remember that you are part of a family, “God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the...
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When will I be happy again? As people walk through a loss, often there is a loss of happiness. The things that have brought joy in the past you may not have a desire to do; this is normal. You will find joy again. Ask the Lord to heal your...
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Loss of a loved one traumatically may cause your grief to become complex or lengthy. You may feel as if no one understands; anger, fear and unforgiveness may arise. Ask the Lord to help you sort through the host of emotions and thoughts. You can find hope and direction in...
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I sent a gift to my daughter this valentines day, words of encouragement, the Lord’s words. In turn, I received a gift, and It came from her heart. The whisper of my child, “I love you, mommy.” It is in the smallest of gifts that we see treasures; a whisper...
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We all need fortitude, the strength to persist during difficult circumstances and losses. The Battle of Iwo Jima was a major battle in which the United States Marine Corps and the Navy landed on and eventually captured the island of Iwo Jima. It was a bloody battle, and many losses sustained. However,...
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After a loss, the enemy may try to take you down a path of self-pity. People who feel sorry for themselves are miserable, and there’s no need to be unhappy. “A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.” (Proverbs 15:13). Jesus came to heal the brokenhearted...
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When we are facing difficult decisions and circumstances, mustering courage may be difficult. Standing firm in our faith gives us the courage we need to get through any situation. “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” 1 Cor 16:13 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be...
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We are created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26) and we are to reflect Him in all we do and say. “For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:...
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