It is oh so easy, when problems assail us, to wonder that very same thing. Where is Jesus in this mess, in this struggle, in this storm? He’s in the midst. He hasn’t taken His eyes off of you. Rather, He’s been watching you every second, urging you to press on.
Author Archives: Renee Srch
Why Your Pastor Needs Your Prayers
Now, more than ever, our pastors need us to lift them before the throne of God. Their ministry – and your church – depends on it!
The Hindrance of Unbelief
Though He gave the people of Nazareth chance after chance, they remained skeptical. They would not accept Jesus’ power and authority because of their preconceived beliefs.
Apathy
Don’t settle for lukewarm. Live with purpose and with all your might. Keep your heart and mind fueled and aflame for God. What you invest in your spiritual walk will shore up your faith and strengthen you for the road ahead.
When Push Comes to Shove
Guest Post by Author C.A. Simonson “For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:13) Overwhelmed, weary, and defeated, I punched the dough hard, imagining one irritating person. As I worked the bread dough back and forth, I felt like the dough. The situation …
Cheap Grace
The Book of Romans spells it out quite clearly. How can we claim God’s grace and forgiveness—knowing what it cost Him—yet continue to deliberately sin? When we fully grasp the extent of God’s grace and the price Jesus had to pay to redeem us, it is truly life changing.
A Quiet Soul
instead of stewing over the why, where, when, what, or how of life, the psalmist surrenders those questions in favor of quiet trust. He basks in God’s love, confident His heavenly Father will cradle him like an infant in its mother’s arms. Such contentment and peace is the upshot of knowing firsthand that God is trustworthy and faithful.
Embracing Plan B
there are times when God asks us to set aside our expectations, our plans, and our schedules in favor of His agenda.
Our Calling
God invites you and me to participate in the most extraordinary mission our world has ever known, one with an impact so far-reaching that it affects eternity.
Our Future
“Your future is not written by the enemy.” The enemy rejoices in causing us to dispute the goodness of God and the plans He has for us. But there is one thing he cannot do, and that is to rewrite our future! Satan has no authority to rewrite what God has already written.