How are joy and happiness connected? Simeon and Anna rejoiced in Christ’s coming, representing God’s presence and redemption. Joy is a divine gift, strengthened through trust and faith in God.
Category Archives: Words of Encouragement
Finding Joy in Grief: Redemption’s Role
Are there aspects of your life that seem hopeless, lost, or dead? How can we move forward in our lives when our dreams, careers, and/or loved ones are sources of loss and grief? No one is immune from the trials, tribulations, and losses of life. There are seasons when suffering and grief surrounds us. HowContinueContinue reading “Finding Joy in Grief: Redemption’s Role”
Understanding Jesus as Our Prince of Peace
Advent week 2 focuses on Jesus Christ as our Prince of Peace, emphasizing the importance of peace with God, ourselves, and others. The text questions the nature of peace, advocates for reconciliation through Christ, and highlights the transformative power of His love, urging believers to extend grace and forgiveness, reflecting on the joy of Advent.
Trust in Jesus: Overcoming Life’s Challenges
Today’s encouragement is for us to be obedient/faithful in a manner that is impossible for us to accomplish if we rely on ourselves. When reading through the Gospels have you noticed that Jesus calls us to believe in Him during hard times: something we can’t do through human will or wisdom? Jesus invites us toContinueContinue reading “Trust in Jesus: Overcoming Life’s Challenges”
Processing Grief: Insights from Chambers and Keller
The post discusses insights from Oswald Chambers and Timothy Keller on how God works through suffering and grief. It explores themes of disillusionment, the pursuit of happiness, the illusion of control, and identifying false idols, underscoring life’s meaning, purpose, and spiritual growth in God.
Walking with God: Embracing the ‘Impossible’
Introduction: The Kite Example As you watch the Delta kite rise into the sky, it would appear to dance and move erratically as it ascends through various wind speeds fighting it’s way through the turbulent wind eddies. After a few minutes, if all goes well you would notice the kite in stable flight and veryContinueContinue reading “Walking with God: Embracing the ‘Impossible’”
Advent: Hope
The post discusses the spiritual concept of hope, relating it to Jesus’ prophecied arrival and redemption mission.
Carrying Each Other’s Burdens: A Christian Perspective
In a world increasingly defined by self-interest, the teachings of Paul remind us of a vital truth: our lives intertwine. As we prepare for Christ’s return, let us uplift each other, exemplifying the love and unity found in Scriptures. True fulfillment arises not from personal gain, but from nurturing community and faith.
The Healing Journey: Lessons from Joseph’s Story #2
Post 2 in this series encourages believers to consider God’s purpose in our lives as we face difficulties. This post examines the context and meaning of Joseph’s dream and how God speaks truths.
Harnessing Emotions for Resilience
This post highlights Gordon MacDonald’s insights from “A Resilient Life,” focusing on Chapter 22. I explain how trauma impacts resilience and the practice of managing emotions to increase personal growth. Striving for emotional awareness leads to healing and personal development.
Words of Grace & Hope 