We all go through times when life seems to overwhelm us. The Bible reassures us that God’s presence is with us to help us, even when we don’t realize it. The Book of Psalms is full of reminders that God is a shelter from life’s storms, a refuge and strength, an ever-present help in…
You Are Never Alone — That’s a Wrap!
Hey, friends! Well, here we are in recap week already! I don’t know about you, but You Are Never Alone has been a tremendous blessing to me. I’m already geared up for this week of re-watching all the videos and going through my study guide again for final notes to take with me. Are you…
You Are Never Alone Week 2 — God Is with You When You’re Stuck
God is… an ever-present help in trouble. — Psalm 46:1 Hey, friends! Welcome to week two of the You Are Never Alone OBS! This week Max shares with us biblical wisdom from John’s gospel about one of the toughest stretches for Jesus followers. What do we do with the not-yet-answered prayer or the not-answered-in-the-way-I-asked prayer?…
Jesus Always: Coping Through Hard Times with Me
When the way just ahead of you seems too difficult, turn to Me and say: “I can’t, but we (You and I together) can.” Acknowledging your inability to handle things on your own is a healthy dose of reality. However, this is only one part of the equation, because a sense of inadequacy by…
When You’re Not Doing-Just-Fine-Thank-You
A year before Mum’s death, I was sitting in a departure lounge waiting for my flight to board when that dreaded announcement graced our ears: “The 3:30 p.m. flight to Dallas, Texas, will now depart at 5:40 p.m. Thank you for your patience.” I looked at my fellow passengers and questioned the announcer’s gratitude for…
Be Faithful in Prayer
I am able to do far beyond all that you ask or imagine. Come to Me with positive expectations, knowing that there is no limit to what I can accomplish. Ask My Spirit to control your mind so that you can think great thoughts of Me. Do not be discouraged by the fact that many…
Sleeping in the Storm
I hid under the covers for an extra ten minutes, not ready to face the day. The same familiar dread weighed on me like it did every morning — there’s too much to do, I’ll never make it, I should have gotten up an hour ago. Reluctantly, I reached for my phone on the bedside…
Manna in Your Wilderness: Consider the Work of the Lord
The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away, blessed be the name of the LORD. — Job 1:21 Have you ever been sick with worry? So have I. Everything that concerns us concerns the Lord, the Maker of the heavens and the earth. He is not silent. He is not indifferent to you or…
Be Anxious for Nothing
Morning The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him. Praise the Lord of hosts, for the Lord is good, for His mercy endures forever. • God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. • I will say of the Lord, “He is my…
The Strength You Need: A Very Present Help in Trouble
Occupy a Fortress God is our refuge and strength. — Psalm 46:1 Victoria and the girls have been in a wreck,” my son-in-law, Ethan, told me over the phone. He said their van had veered off the road, slid down a hill, burst through a fence, and slammed against a tree. One of the kids…
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