What are you seeking in this life? Many are mistakenly seeking temporary happiness and a pleasant journey instead of God’s best. How might God graciously disrupts our temporary happiness in order to draw us into greater joy and hope in Him? All quotes are from Larry Crabb’s Shattered Dreams: God’s Unexpected Path to Joy: ChapterContinueContinue reading “Finding Joy Beyond Happiness: God’s Path”
Category Archives: Broken Dreams
Shattered: The Puzzle
There are moments in our faith journeys wherein life and faith just don’t make sense. Much like putting a puzzle together without the photo from the puzzle box, we feel as though we are left with a bunch of “random” pieces and no way of putting them together. I want to encourage you to considerContinueContinue reading “Shattered: The Puzzle”
Finding Hope in Jesus:
This reflection emphasizes the profound nature of hope as presented by Jesus, highlighting that true hope transcends our immediate desires and struggles. Despite life’s challenges and suffering, we can find strength and purpose through faith. Embracing God’s plan fosters resilience, encouraging us to trust Him even in darkness, ultimately leading to deeper joy.
Introduction: Shattered Dreams Series
We will face times of trial and trouble in our lives. Just as there are seasons in weather, so we too encounter seasons in our journey of faith. One of the more difficult seasons of faith comes when our dreams, hopes, and plans “shatter” and fall apart. It’s easy to become angry and bitterly disappointedContinueContinue reading “Introduction: Shattered Dreams Series”
Words of Grace & Hope 