Articles by: The Journey Online Team
When Mom and Dad Fight
Have you ever thought, “Help! Mom and Dad are fighting again and I’m scared!” It can be scary…
I’m Stressed!
A Hurting Word… I was running this week: I run the family laundry, cleaning, restaurant, and arbitration services.…
Why I Need Christmas
In the midst of family issues, church issues, national issues, and worldwide issues, it is relevant to find…
Forgive us our Trespasses, Part 3
Forgive as Often as You Want to Be Forgiven Repeated, or what seem to be habitual, offenses by…
Thine is the Kingdom, Part 2
For Thine is the Kingdom After Jesus had gone through the temptations in the wilderness, he began to…
Hallowed be Thy Name, Part 3
God is our Provider. The account of Abraham’s journey with God is recorded in the book of Genesis…
Thy Kingdom Come, Part 1
Gods Will In Me Those who understand the original language in which the Bible was written, tell us…
Thy Kingdom Come, Part 2
Gods Will In My Community Galatians 5:22-23 NIV But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,…
Our Daily Bread
By making this request a part of the prayer, Jesus confirmed the concern Father God has always had…
Forgive us our Trespasses, Part 1
One of the reasons it is hard to grant forgiveness to others is because we don’t fully realize…
Forgive us our Trespasses, Part 2
Establishing Peaceful Relationships Forgiveness is vital in maintaining peaceful personal relationships. Also, our awareness of our offenses to…
Lead us not into Temptation
There are scriptures which assure us that it is God’s desire to protect and keep us from evil.…
Thine is the Kingdom, Part 1
The prayer outline given to the disciples and to us by Jesus begins and ends with praise to…
Our Father In Heaven
The disciples had watched Jesus go to places alone to pray many times. They realized that after these…
Hallowed Be Thy Name, Part 1
The Lord’s Prayer begins and ends with praise. To acknowledge “our Father” signifies that the God of the…
Hallowed Be Thy Name, Part 2
Jesus Brought Peace to Mankind Jehovah – Shalom – The Lord is Peace. Shalom means to be complete…
Rediscovering Your Worth
Nearly everyone feels insignificant at one time or another. You may be great on the football field and…
Healing for a Withered Soul
Luke 6:6-11 6 On another Sabbath, he entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand…
An Anxious Life
It is morning and anxiety is already beginning to rise in John’s life. His boss has put high…
No Need to Fear
Fear is an emotion given to us from God as a means of keeping us from harm in…
All Will Die
All will die, but some only once and others twice. All live once, but some will live a…
The Benefits of Suffering for the Follower of Christ
I once was carrying a briefcase filled with Gospel literature for my ministry in a local jail. I…
Christian response to suffering and sickness
What can we do to help those who hurt? And who can help us when we suffer? I…
Facing A Debilitating Illness
Luke 13:10-17 10 On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, 11 and a woman was there who…
The Ministry of Comfort During Loss
Reflection on John 11:1-44 NIV Every culture has its traditions in how to proceed with a funeral after…
Episode 6: Resurrection to Pentecost-The Ascension
We are continuing our series called, “Resurrection to Pentecost.” Today, we present Episode Six: The Ascension. Your host…
Episode 8: Resurrection To Pentecost -The Location of the Acts 2 Account
Welcome to Network211’s JourneyTalks. We want to help you discover and grow in your journey with God. We will…
Episode 9: Resurrection to Pentecost-The Day of Pentecost
Welcome to Network211’s JourneyTalks. We want to help you discover and grow in your journey with God. We…
Journey to Wholeness
No one can doubt that we live in a broken world. As Jesus told us in advance, there…
David’s Story – Finding Unconditional Love
Unconditional Love Changes Everything! David’s family was torn apart because it didn’t have the love it needed… His…
Child of Sorrow, Child of Peace (Abortion)
Someone, somewhere in our world today aborted a child. A Hurting World. Our hearts break, and the heart…
You Can Love and Be Loved (Easy English)
You want to love others. You want people to love you. You want people to love you when you say…
Rediscovering Hope
There are times that we feel all hope is lost. It might be that you are the victim…
Empowering for Ministry
The term mentoring has become a popular buzzword in our generation. It conjures up all kinds of images…
How Loneliness Helped Me
One of the toughest changes to navigate in life is the death of a spouse. This change is…
Six Principles for Restoration
I believe if we implement the six principles listed below, we will be scripturally equipped to assist in…
Why Can’t We Just Be a Family Again?
Angie stared at the curtains of her window as they fluttered in a light summer breeze. It was…
When a Brother Stumbles
All believers are subject to stumbling. The Word of God gives three very distinct reasons why we are…
What You Can Do to Help a Grieving Child
As adults, because of the inevitability of death, we are often faced with the responsibility of helping a…
Is God Still the Same?
I am the Lord, I change not – Malachi 3:6 It has been suggested that the Old Testament…
What Brings True Significance?
As we move through life, we often feel that life is empty and that there must be more…
Comfort for an Agitated Heart
The founder of a successful manufacturing company was in the process of succession planning and was grooming his…
Not Without Honor
Margo hummed as she dusted in the living room. It had taken her most of the day to…
Healing After Abortion
The topic of abortion stirs emotion and opinion in the Christian community. How can abortion be legal? How…
Coping With Divorce
Divorce shakes your world. It rips your very foundation and attacks the core of who you are as…
Marriage is the Key Weapon Against Poverty
Both on screen and off these days, it seems Hollywood is making it popular to have and raise…
Marriage and Feelings
How do you feel today? Excited, happy, sparkling, animated, lonely, indifferent, sexy, mindless, disturbed, agitated, upset, sad, concerned,…
Like All Good Things, Communication Takes Practice
Teachers are famous for giving homework. Most kids can’t stand it, and parents often get kind of irritated…
Life Lessons
Author Crawford Lorritts shares parenting tips to fathers from his book Lessons from a Life Coach. The book’s…
Love and a Legend
He started his life beating the odds. He had eight brothers and sisters but was only one of…
Learning From Our Children
Here’s a list of some of the things that we are guaranteed to learn when there are teenagers…
Leading Your Family
Parents — as the commanders-in-chief of your family — you must stay focused on home-life as the centerpiece…
A Diverted Passion
Each of us has our desires in life yet all of them vary from one person to the…
I Will Trust Him
Where are You, God? I was alone. Really alone. The dreaded divorce was final, and he was getting…
How to Keep Your Kids On Your Team
In an achievement-oriented society such as ours, there is a tendency to equate our significance or importance with…
How to Handle Your Thought Life
“It won’t affect my mind,” the teenager barked back at his mother as he slammed the door to…
Hope for Your Marriage
In the mid 90’s the two of us were a presenting team for Catholic Engaged Encounter for the…
Honor-based Discipline
Most of us recognize that every child is unique. With three children of our own, my wife and…
Helping Your Kids Set Goals
Suggested Goals The following are ten suggested goals with some explanation for each that can be used in…
Helping Kids to Grow Spiritually
In helping kids grow spiritually in their walk with the Lord, we must understand that God does the…
Help Define a Vision for a Child’s Life
On the surface, our most troubling problems today involving kids appear to be with emotional distress, early sexual…
Habits
During my life, I have talked with many people who are older than me, seeking their advice about…
The Grace in Which We Stand
When we think of grace, we think of the favor of God. We are told that grace is…
Steps to Forgiving Others
1. Understand that forgiveness is not Justifying, understanding, or explaining why the person acted toward you as he…
Grace for Today
She felt as if she had been trapped. At least this is how it seemed. In the rush…
A New Beginning
I must confess there are some things I wish I had done differently. In a little Palestinian town,…
Great Ways to Start Your Kids’ Day
Mornings can present the most difficulties for a parent cranky children not wanting to get out of bed,…
Grandparent’s Day A Legacy of Love
We can always find at least six reasons to smile; Jack, Sara, Betsy, Michael, Lilly and Mary. They…
Girls, Boys, and Body Image
So, you think your daughter is overweight or heading in that direction. How should you handle it? Below…
Fruitful and Ripened
Seasoned Saint, Prime-timer, Honored Citizen–these are a few of the euphemisms used to make aging sound more palatable.…
Forgiveness in Marriage
Forgiveness is a gift not a given. When we choose to forgive our spouse, we are giving up…
Five Factors in Shaping Violent Children
Public concern about youth violence has never been greater. And what is most troubling is how senseless and…
Finding Real Peace
Okay, fine then. Everyone wants peace. What did John Lennon say? Give peace a chance…. What did Neville…
Financial Contentment – Is it Possible?
Financial contentment is not based entirely on the amount of our income. If our relationship with the Lord…
Faithfulness and Consistent Love
One day, when I was teaching in North Florida, eleven year old Steven asked me this disturbing question:…
We Are What We See – Entertainment
Inconsequential sex. Gratuitous violence. Disrespect. All these adjectives come to life in a typical television program, not to…
Disciplining with Honor
Have you tried just about everything to get your kids to behave? Then maybe you need the honor…
Christmas – Planned Before Creation
A few months ago, becoming aware that Christmas would soon be upon us, I began to think of…
Handle the Truth – Set You Free
In a famous line from one of his movies, actor Jack Nicholson said “You can’t handle the truth!”…
Burned Biscuits
When I was a kid, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then.…
Boredom Can Be a Blessing
My brother and I stood at the window and watched my son, Clark, swing on the wooden gate…
Being Deliberate About Our Parenting
This week at my Parents of Teens group, we talked about our own parents, and what words we…
Food for Thought
It is common knowledge that healthy foods contribute to a healthy body. I continually strive to provide a…
Are We Good Stewards of Our Families?
Stewardship is a good word from the Bible that refers to how we take care of something that…
Anger in Marriage
There’s a major destroyer of love on the loose; I’ve found it to be the leading cause of…
And You Were There
One of the best ideas in the composition of the screenplay for The Wizard of Oz was who…
Adding Creativity to Your Child’s Day
Add a bit of fun to your family’s day with laughter and creativity. In the book, Encouragement for…
Hope for Parents of Teens – You Are Not Alone!
My son is graduating from High School this semester! Why the big exclamation point, you ask Well, it…
A Season for Encouragement
I have to hand it to my wife, Rebekah; she does everything with a sense of style that…
A Recipe for a Christ Centered Family
In chapter three of Colossians, we see that Paul gives us the essential ingredients for a Christ centered…
A Loving Touch
“It’s wonderful to see you again,” said my sister-in-law as she jumped up from the sofa and greeted…
Write With God
Are you a writer? That question plagues many. Are you any good, or are you kidding yourself? Sure,…
Disorderly Minds
“I’m so tired of not being able to think straight,” Jean complained to her critique group. “There is…
Anointed Imagination
“An imaginative and creative mind is a great and precious gift; but, like God’s other gifts, it may…
What is a Blessing?
When we pray, “Bless me Lord,” (as we often do), what are we really seeking? Are we asking…
Dirty Money
“But the man who had received the one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground and…
Not a Chance
Sometimes young people cannot figure out why their parents or other adults do what they do or why…
Fellowship with the Creator
What an honor to be the friend of a king, to have access to his presence at any…
Chi Alpha Student Receives Sight
A Chi Alpha student was recently healed of a blind eye during a women’s small group meeting at…
When Mom and Dad Fight
Have you ever thought, “Help! Mom and Dad are fighting again and I’m scared!” It can be scary…
Sleepyheads
At three in the morning, the hospital corridors were shrouded in quiet. Patients slept. Barring an emergency, not…
Loving Each Other – It’s All About Christ
Have you ever wondered how someone first becomes interested in Jesus? It might be that God suddenly appears…
It’s Never Too Late
My eighty-year-old neighbor smelled. To make it worse, she had fleas. Once I invited her over for tea,…
A Simple Funeral Can Make You Think
I attended a brave kind of a memorial service this past week. It was courageous in that the…
The Value of Weakness
“When I am weak, then I am strong.” These words, taken from Paul’s writings in 2 Corinthians, bring…
The Unpardonable Sin
I have talked with Christians and non-Christians who were afraid they had committed the unpardonable sin. Just about…
Postmodernism – Not So Modern After All
We are hearing a great deal about postmodernism in the Church today. Because of the word within the…
Lone Wandering
I had been calling the new group I had joined a “Bible study.” I was into the third…
How Can I Develop a Better Self-Image?
On April 12, 1945, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was at the Little White House in Warm Springs, Georgia,…
Dancing with the Devil
“Every time we sin, we dance with the devil,” said Adrian Rogers, TV and radio pastor. The image…
Being Tough-Minded
With the barrage of negative and seductive media, the shouts of the courts to erase God from our…
The Battle of Armageddon and the End of the World
While exiled to the isle of Patmos, the apostle John was the recipient of a wondrous revelation from…
What Does the Bible Say About the Antichrist?
One visit to your local Christian bookstore should be enough to convince you of the immense interest in…
The Time is Short
Recently I asked the Lord to tell me what subject He wanted me to write about in my…
Tales of Glorien Episode 1: The Good King’s Treasure Part 1
Meet Elmarie and Her Friends from Glorien Elmarie and her friends from Glorien are on a wonderful journey!…
Tales of Glorien Episode 2: The Good King’s Treasure Part 2
Last week, we learned that Elmarie and her father, the Good King of Glorien were going on a…
Yes and Amen
Nestled in the opening strains of Paul’s second epistle to the Corinthians is a statement which plumbs the…
Why God?
Terrorists kill thousands in senseless attacks. Wars force tattered families–crippled seniors and helpless infants–from their homes. Teenagers murder…
Whose Demise?
Sarah Jane flicked open the morning newspaper, trying to forget her conversation with Rachel the day before. Who…
Whistle for Flies
A gleaming black BMW cut in front of Sharla in a two-car-length space. “You dork!” she said loudly.…
What’s in Your Mind?
A translation of “Fred’s Epistle to the Ukrainians” A person’s brain is like a sponge. It absorbs all…
What Pleases God?
“Doing little things with a strong desire to please God makes them really great,” wrote St. Francis De…
What Is Forgiveness?
“Forgive him? Are you kidding? After what he has done to me? I can never forgive him!” “Forgive…
What is Eternal Life?
Have you ever heard or ever been asked this question, “If you died tonight, where would you spend…
Wasting Time
Sometimes you know in advance that you’re wasting your time. For instance, you’re weeding your flower garden. You…
Tuning In
Before I began full-time ministry I spent over 12 years working part-time at a church while keeping some…
This Interminable Waiting
“Cristy, I got laid off again,” my husband, Frank, mumbled. Although those words formed a short sentence, they…
The Strength to be Meek
Few of us want to be meek. We often think of meekness as being spiritless, excessively humble, or…
The Simple Life
“Whoever dies with the most toys wins,” the bumper sticker on the car in front of me read.…
The Practical Side of Prayer
A few years ago I was praying one afternoon when I began to sense God trying to get…
The Heart
“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart” (Mt .22:37) The “heart” is mentioned many…
Standing in the Midst of Our Struggles
If we had no struggles, difficulties, or persecution in life, there would be no need for faith. There…
Slip of the Tongue
“Birds are entangled by their feet and men by their tongues” (an Asian saying). While waiting at the…
Slaying the Green-Eyed Monster
It took all of three seconds to decide that Carol’s accomplishments exceeded mine. Since we both appeared as…
Slaps
I have a friend who was a professional boxer. He often trained with other boxers when he was…
Self-Talk
Most of us dread business meetings, but we enjoy conversations with friends. However, our most important conversations are…
Promise Perspective
When our father returned from a journey, he would often bring home gifts for my brother and me.…
Poor in Spirit
“Look at me, Mom!” Shane cries. “See what I can do?” Mom turns her reluctant gaze from her…
Listen
These days an education, all the way from first grade through college, is undoubtedly very important. Not everyone…
Like a Load Lifted From Your Back
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if…
Jaundiced
Marlene leaned back in her hospital bed and looked at the pink-wrapped bundle in her arms. She smiled…
It’s Not My Fault!
I got a traffic ticket the other day. I don’t think it was my fault, or maybe it…
Invisible Wells
We were studying the story of Hagar in Sunday school when a question arose. Hagar, you may recall,…
Integrity
Some would say that when they get to the “core” of integrity, they will take their stand. Integrity…
In a Tight Place
“How on earth did I get into a spot like this?” Jenna muttered to herself as she chewed…
I’m Waiting on God to Know His Will
Is there anything I should do while waiting? Take the next logical step. Don’t get caught in the…
I’ll Do It Later
Our days are often filled to capacity with the obligations of life. We put off doing non-urgent chores,…
I Forgive
“Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up…
Humility
Let me share with you what has been on my heart and what the Lord is working deeply…
How to Grow Spiritually
“Grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 3:18 NIV) How would…
Circumstances – Understanding God’s Will
Counsel and Circumstances. Proverbs is the book of wisdom which means the practical application of knowledge. A collection…
Headed for a Resurrection
Sunday afternoon, Jerusalem, the first Easter. Surely the most joyous of all days since Creation! But you’d never…
Growing Friendships
I lived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for eleven years. Several times I tried to grow bright blue lobelia…
Fan the Flame
Timothy may have seemed to be a quiet person who was easily brought to tears (2 Tim. 1:4)…
Do Not Disturb
Last weekend, my church had its first annual ‘Day of Beauty.’ Women were invited to come and experience…
Criticism
A few years ago in the State of New York on the Thruway between Buffalo and Albany there…
Crabby People
In one of my favorite “Peanuts” comic strips, cartoonist Charles Schulz has Lucy sitting on the ground with…
Connected to Jesus
Angie shuffled through a pile of fall leaves that had blown against the rock wall as she walked…
Christmas Tree – Right or Wrong?
Christmas traditions are a concern to many people. Is Christmas a truly Christian holiday? How do we honor…
Blackberries and Bitter Roots
For a number of years, I’ve been engaged in a war with the blackberry vines in my backyard.…
Behind the Scenes
A handful of people at every church event are seldom seen and rarely thought about after a concert,…
Bacon Choices
In Africa we shopped for groceries in three small stores, purchasing from the small selection of chocolates, apples,…
Are You Prepared to Die?
What a question! Most people would rather talk about life than death. The subject for some is morbid,…
Am I Safe?
Have you wondered what’s been going on lately? Do your parents seem worried, like something is wrong? Have…
Alienated by Fear
Annie reached over and grabbed her purse. The pastor had just dismissed the congregation, and she was always…
Winning the War Within
Matt LaBranche, a 40-year old former Army sergeant who served in Iraq, suffers from post-traumatic stress syndrome. “Before…
What the Church Needs to Know About Suicide
The call came late one evening. The ringing phone jolted me out of a dead sleep as the…
Underneath Are the Everlasting Arms
I don’t do pain. When faced with it I run hard and fast in the opposite direction. It…
The Church Response to Mental Illness
Sarah was recently laid off her job of twelve years. Her marriage has suffered because her husband has…
Mournings Joy
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” -Matthew 5:4 I swatted at a persistent fly…
Let It Go
Power! It feels wonderful because I was helpless for so long. I relish it and clutch it tightly…
Accepting Life Changes
Holiday season rushes at us. Old memories surface and vague uneasiness comes. For those who have lost a…
A Touch of Kindness
“I think I’ll watch the talent show that so many people are raving about,” said Cindy as she…
A Letter to God
Receiving a letter from a family member or friend brings me great pleasure. Communicating through emails is a…
A Barrier to Trusting God
Mandy struggled with trusting the Lord when her children were experiencing difficult problems. She pleaded with Him to…
Where the Heart Is
We just returned from a three-day visit to my parents’ house. My ten-year-old son, Heath, has a sack…
The Greatest Pitch – Interview with John Smoltz
It is fitting that as a Major League Baseball pitcher John Smoltz must climb a hill to reach…
The Cross on the Wall
Here is the story behind the cross hanging in the front of our chapel: When we purchased our…
Revival
I have revival on my mind during this Easter season, the resurrected life of Christ manifested in our…
Mission Possible
When I ponder on all that the Scriptures say about the great gift of eternal life that Jesus…
Life – A Priceless Gift
Mother’s eyes closed and her thin arms went limp in death and I wept. After 101 years, her…
Let’s Laugh!
Recently, someone emailed a series of ink drawings to me of Jesus laughing –tossing a toddler into the…
Left Behind – The Message
Rayford Steele switched his fully loaded 747 to autopilot en route to a 6 A.M. Landing at London’s…
Hannah – The Lord Remembered Her
Do you ever feel that there is no one to hear your prayers? Is God Listening ? Tears…
Father Abraham
Abraham scooped up a handful of straw and held it in front of one of his camels, which…
Elizabeth Bearing Joy
Elizabeth smiled faintly at the thought. The aged lady was on her death bed now, but even this…
Divine Direction in God’s Time
In 1979, Shirley and I had the opportunity to start a church in Marathon, Florida. The senior pastor…
Descriptive Words
I am a bookworm, a voracious reader. Water and sunset I love to take up a good book…
A Thankful Heart
Thanksgiving for the believer is more than just a season or holiday to be celebrated once a year.…
A Prayer of Faith
After my wife and I returned from New Caledonia, I was asked to speak at a missionary service…
A Cheerful Word
People love Christmas because it’s a cheerful time during the drab days of winter. We send “a word…
Who Is My Neighbor?
I live outside of Washington, D.C., a city teeming with people from all walks of life, from doctors,…
The True Meaning of Christmas
It seems that the whole world celebrates Christmas, even non-Christians. Some believers ask, “Why do we celebrate Christmas…
What Helps When I or Someone I Know is Suffering?
What Helps Most What can we do to help those who hurt? And who can help us when…
The Making of An Encourager
Sometimes it takes only one little word, or a smile, or a grasp of the hand. Sometimes it…
How to Start and Maintain Accountability Relationships
“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17, NIV). Most Christians would acknowledge the need…
Apples of Gold
Every woman enjoys a compliment. Whether it is regarding her complexion, her intelligence, or her character, a word…
A Ministry of Comfort
Ninety million Americans, or one in three, live with chronic illness or conditions. Yet most show no outward…
Why Read the Bible?
Literature has always had an important place in society. At times it had a tremendous influence on its…
Victim
Maria drummed her fingers on the steering wheel. “I’m going to be late for Grace’s piano recital. It’s…
The Offering – A Part of Our Worship?
In the days of Moses, the offering was a very integral part in the lives of the people.…
The Lifetime Guarantee
It was not without an oath! Others became priests without any oath, but he became a priest with…
The Battleground of the Mind
“Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time. . .” I Corinthians 4:5 “. . . we take captive…
Race of the Christian Life
I have been pondering more and more on the race and its end. I do not know whether…
Power in Prayer
“In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your…
Mary – Surrendered for the Savior
First-century Nazareth was renowned for only one thing–its sin. The city catered heavily to soldiers who occupied a…
Logical Worship
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy…
Jonah’s Jury
Jonah wanted to play God; he wanted to be the one to judge wicked Nineveh. Poor Jonah wrestled…
How Can I Get to Heaven?
INTRO: 1. When someone is asked, “Do you expect to go to heaven when you die? the answer,…
God’s Presence
Have you ever thought that God had forgotten you, or that He didn’t hear your prayer? After 24…
Fully Prepared
“When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a…
Feast of Weeks
Exodus 34:22; Leviticus 23:15–22; Numbers 28:26–31; Deuteronomy 16:6–12 Also known as the Pentecost, a Greek word that means…
Faith
“The just shall live by faith.” What a statement made by a disconcerted prophet with a limited understanding…
Exhausted
“I’m worn out! My spirit feels mutilated and frazzled. I desperately need God’s help!” Many of us have…
Eternal Supply
One of the most scenic spots in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains is the headwaters of the Metolius River. Limpid…
Discover God in the Book
I’m sure you know “The Book” is the Bible. In it are interesting contents of history, prophecy, poetry,…
Altar of Incense – Exodus 30:1-10; Numbers 4:11
The final piece of furniture in the Holy Place is the altar of incense. It was placed on…
Advanced Preparation
“For the word of God is full of living power. It is sharper than the sharpest knife, cutting…
A Few Christianity Basics
Becoming a Christian was the greatest decision that I have ever made. My life would look a lot…
Who Is Jesus
God created the world and the people in it. God made rules for living to give people the…
Sheran’s Story
Defeating Shame and Finding Purpose… Failing in relationships and in Graduate school. Sheran faced her shame and found…
Dealing With Shame
You Can Know Perfect Love
Our world is filled with people who are searching for love. It begins at birth. A baby longs for the…
When Love Turns to Grief
Like many people, Cindy Bultema had big plans for her wedding. Her love for David was strong and the…
Robert’s Story
Robert battled depression because of a lost love when something incredible happened! Growing up, Robert knew love. He had…
Overcoming the Pain of Lost Love
An old African proverb says: “If you want to go fast, walk alone. If you want to go far,…
How To Love Unconditionally
We all have an inner desire to be loved and to love one another. When we talk about unconditional…
God’s Word on Love
God did not create us to live in this world and then leave us alone. He gave us…
The Lies That Make Us Feel Insignificant
My friend, maybe you can find many things in common with the story of Avery’s life. Life often…
Benjamin’s Story
From Trash to Treasure… Broken, angry, depressed and feeling worthless… Ben found hope, love and meaning through a…
Dennell’s Story
She survived, drugs and alcohol in an abusive home… Dennell felt worthless, insignificant, like no one cared… She…
Feeling Insignificant?
Nearly everyone feels insignificant at one time or another You may be great on the football field and terrible in…
Todd’s Story
Todd’s life had direction, potential, opportunities, everything you could ask for as a 48-year-old man. Having just completed…
Sick (Easy English)
Get Well… You can move from sickness to health If you are in good health then you can…
Eddie’s Story
Eddie at an early age was faced with a life-threatening ailment. He fell into depression, not knowing the…
Coping With Chronic Illness
It is not what God had in mind when He created this world. He created it perfect, but…
How to Know God
The Bible teaches us that all people were meant to have friendship with God. It began that way,…
Rescued From The Pit of Despair
The Psalmist wrote in the Bible the following words: “1 I waited patiently for the Lord to help…
Hope (Easy English)
You had big dreams for your life. In your dreams you are rich. You are famous. You are loved by…
Ben’s Story
Spiraling into all kinds of trouble after his parents divorced… Ben found himself trapped in drugs and alcohol……
Overcoming Shame That Cripples
Adrian had a serious problem. She felt shame that crippled her emotionally. It often interrupted her life, kept her…
How to Deal With Guilt
No matter what you have done, you can find freedom from the guilt you feel. Feelings of guilt…
Forgiveness for Guilt (Easy English)
We have all done something that is wrong. Some people tell a lie. Some people steal. Some people say…
Overcoming Fear
Overcoming Fear Let God Help You! We all need help to overcome our fears. Learn how God’s power…
How To Conquer Your Fear
Fear can make us freeze and prevent us from responding reasonably to our circumstances. We can be afraid…
How to Overcome Emptiness
As you travel life’s journey, you can take the road from emptiness to fulfillment. We have all asked,…
How to Overcome Depression
People throughout history, even strong biblical characters like Elijah, have struggled with depression. God did not forget and…
Depression (Easy English)
Sometimes bad things happen to you and you feel sad. Some people feel so sad that they lose…
Hope In Death
Learn to live again… Dealing with death is part of life. God can help you when you are…
Coping With Death
Many things can die. Our dreams, our hopes, our relationships, our loved ones, and more. The most important…
Lies Bring Confusion
We all have grown tired of those who tell lies. We see them on television and on the…
Find Real Truth (Easy English)
Many people want to tell you how you should act. They tell you how you should think. Other…
Confusion to Clarity
Confusion. It can mean many things to different people but it’s basically a lack of clarity and understanding. We are…
From Brokenness to Wholeness
If I could write the script of my life, I would be successful, wealthy, and admired by all.…
Overcoming Shame
Shame is a powerful master! It often makes us afraid. Shame makes it difficult to move forward in…
How to Deal With Brokenness
Life brings many heartaches that can lead to inner brokenness. Many people we meet are suffering within. Some…