Choosing joy doesn’t mean we don’t ever feel any negative emotions. Joy is an inner confidence we believers have because of God’s providence, authority, provision, faithfulness, and love for us.
Author Archives: Renee Srch
Again! Let’s Go Again!
God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
Fully Known Yet Fully Loved
Jacob’s story gives me hope. Why would He choose me with all my faults and flaws? But that is not how grace works. Grace is undeserved favor. And that grace has spilled over me, rendering me lovable and worthy in His sight. My imperfections are covered by His blood.
Down But Not Defeated
You and I will face seasons when we get knocked down again and again. That’s life. What should give us concern is when we get knocked down and we stay down. Never give up the struggle. Never settle for down. God has already declared you a victor in Christ (1 Corinthians 15:57).
Winter is past
We might be tempted to hole up and hide when we suffer through a winter of the soul. Yet God reminds us that though dark times come and linger for a while, spring will eventually come around. Maybe not overnight but interspersed among those days reminiscent of winter’s reluctant surrender.
The Flung Tidbit
When I’ve had someone toss something at me, e.g. an insult, a questionable story, or hateful material, the best thing I can do is to question the source. Who’s telling me this? Why? What is their endgame? Are they a legitimate source? Is it useful or interesting?
A Voice Like No Other
It is important that we learn how to differentiate between God’s voice and those other voices who seek us harm.
When Friends Disappoint
When the Bible states that God is trustworthy, it’s not simply referring to how He works, but who He is. He is truth. He is faithful. He never breaks a promise. He cannot lie because that would be contrary to His nature. We can count on God whatever the time, whatever the circumstances, whatever the need. Because He is trustworthy.
When Darkness Invades
Guest Post by Author C.A. Simonson “I trust in You, O Lord; you are my God…my times are in your hand.” (Psalm 31:14, 15) As darkness invaded the land in the middle of the day, life looked grim to the eleven men. Their hopes were gone. They believed their leader would guide them to victory …
Living with Intentionality
Living with intentionality implies a choice to walk through each day with care, listening for His voice, His prompting, and His guidance. It involves seeking out God’s mission for our lives and allowing Him to use us as vessels through our words, our actions, and our relationships.