How do we carry on when life seems pointless? Do we just quit and throw in the towel or do we keep trudging on with life? I have a friend who we'll call, Tria. If you knew her you would see how she has everything going against her. She struggles with unimaginable health issues that have given her a handicap and altered her lifestyle. There are times when it is impossible to see her in church as she just doesn't make it out. Often when I ask her how she's doing, her answer is filled with thankfulness for all that God had done for her! Why didn't she say that her life was … [Read more...]
Putting on Strength and Courage in Jesus
We are given a promise from God in Joshua 1:9 that is key to putting on strength and courage in Jesus. When you are weary of your life or have been weary in well-doing for everyone around you, how can you move that point to one of victory in Jesus? The Backstory in Joshua 1:1-6 Moses had been leading the Israelites through the wilderness and now Joshua is ready to lead them into the Promised Land. God is speaking and assuring Joshua of His presence as he leads the Israelites into the Promised Land. . . . as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. Be … [Read more...]