February 17, 2026
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you that you promised to be with me in times of trouble. Holy Spirit, help me to fix my eyes on Jesus. Help me to discern life’s adversity with an eternal perspective. Strengthen my resolve to daily immerse myself in your presence and word that I may be able to overcome any circumstance along life’s way. Amen.
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"He...comforts and strengthens us in our hardships and trials. And why does He do this?
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A few days before our wedding, Denalyn and I enjoyed and endured a sailing voyage. Initially it was leisurely but then the storm came.
Read more →August 2, 2025
When sadness and depression settles into one’s mind, heart, and soul, it is not easy to shuck the feelings off, break out of the rut, and move on as some may suggest or think.
Read more →July 13, 2025
It is that time of year that we are faced with winter storms. During these storms the power often goes out in our neighborhood leaving us without power for light and heat.
Read more →June 26, 2025
If you are going through hardship, take heart. You are not alone my sister, my brother. There are faithful people around you that can relate and help you through it. All the while, God is working miracles in you and through you. From ashes to beauty is what He promises.
Read more →March 4, 2025
“…when sorrows like sea billows roll…” That’s how one man described his lot after financial ruin from the 1871 Great Chicago Fire, and then the death of his four daughters in a transatlantic ship collision.
Read more →January 24, 2025
Our lives sometimes take unexpected detours when we experience a job loss, a forced move, serious illness, or death of family or friends. We have choices: ...
Read more →April 18, 2024
Stop and look up to your heavenly Father. Remember a time when God carried you through hard circumstances, and rejoice in His steadfast faithfulness.
Read more →May 27, 2023
When hard times come, and we’re backed up in a position we can’t get out of, we tend to run to God. We suddenly realize that He’s our only help.
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