Things are hard before they become easy. Moving on with life after a disappointment doesn’t mean healing has happened- it simply means enough time has passed that we have learned to mask the pain. We often go on with our lives as if nothing had ever happened- as if our…
There is a popular quote that has infiltrated social media and found its way on many graphic images- “Broken crayons still color.” Many people have found this quote encouraging, which has been proven by its repeated sharing and posting online. The fault I find in this quote is that it…
The heart of God loves a persevering worshiper who, though overwhelmed by many troubles, is overwhelmed even more by the beauty of God. -Matt Redman Praising God is something His people have done since the beginning of time. When we praise God, we are doing more than thanking Him for…
As much as we might try and deny it, there is a novelty surrounding beginning a new year. The concept of a fresh year ahead of us with nothing bad and the potential of everything good is exhilarating and inspirational. Many of us start the year with resolutions of greatness…
Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. Psalm 30:5 Just as night and day are the natural cycle of the earth God created, so are the times of figurative darkness and light we experience throughout our lifetime. We all experience periods of darkness in our…
Principle 2: Earnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to Him, and that He has the power to help me recover. Happy are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. -Matthew 5:4 Step 2: We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.…