5 Bible Verses On Dealing With Death & Grief
Over the past two years, I have noticed what seems to be an overwhelming amount of death. I’ve known coworkers, friends, and others to die suddenly from COVID or a long-term illness. It is almost as if death has started knocking on everyone’s door and hitting way too close...
Be Still & Know
One of the most difficult things that I have been learning during this season of uncertainty due to COVID-19 is the truth in being still and trusting God. This is not something that has come naturally for me. I’ve tried taking control of my life, only to realize that...
Renewing Your Mind Daily
Renewing your mind in Christ is a daily battle. Each morning when we get up, we must put on the armor of God just as we would put on our clothes. You wouldn’t walk out of your home naked, so why walk out into the world spiritually naked? There...
Faith vs. Feelings
Faith and belief are two words that have been in my spirit over the past few days as I’ve been studying the book of John. This stirring in my spirit was prompted by John 14:11-14 which says: “Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is...
In All Things—Peace.
Today while reading my Tony Evans Study Bible, I came upon Romans 8:37, which says, “No, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” Many times, the word “conquerors” is what stands out in this verse. It’s a good word for sure. But...
Pursuing Stillness in the Storm
Over the past few months, the world has been dealing with a health crisis: the Coronavirus. It has reached many countries, and people are in a panic about what can be done to stop or slow the spread of the virus. Anybody reading this post will already know the...
Grief & Trials
As a part of my chronological reading plan, I read the book of Job recently. Job has been one of my favorite books of the Bible, which some may consider strange. Some people think that this book is depressing and confusing, which I can understand how people may feel...
Anxiety? You Are Set Free!
This week presented an unexpected challenge for me: anxiety. I hadn’t dealt with this intensity of anxiety since 2011, so it was surprising when it caught me off-guard. Back in 2011, when it happened, I was utterly lost in fear for five months. Constant worrying, panic, and fear were...
Birds & the Reminder of God’s Providence
Over the years, I have been reminded of God’s providence in many ways. Whether that be through spoken encouragement or random acts of kindness, I’ve seen God provide for me and show me his nearness. Lately, I have seen huge flocks of birds. Each time I see a flock...
Repentance
Ezekiel 18:30-32 ‘Repent and turn from all your rebellious acts, so they will not become a sinful stumbling block to you. Throw off all the transgressions you have committed, and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, house of Israel? For I take...