Life Issues

Browse By:

October 18, 2015

Tears of Grief

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 18, 2015 So David and his men wept aloud until they had no strength left to weep. 1 Samuel 30:4 Tears of grief transcend our normal emotions, for they come from deep within our heart and can erupt in uncontrollable sobbing. Tears of grief are given to [...]

September 29, 2015

Can Anger Help You Get Closer to God?

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 29, 2015 Guest Writer: Meet my friend Shana Schutte. We are blessed to have her as our guest writer. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth. John 4:24 In one of my former jobs I hung a poster outside my [...]

September 25, 2015

Three Reasons Not to Be Fearful

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 25, 2015 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 Fear is a persistent foe. I am unable [...]

September 24, 2015

What’s Your Worth?

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 24, 2015 Guest Writer: Meet my son-in-law Tripp Prince. We are blessed to have him as our guest writer. For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a [...]

September 1, 2015

The Two Relational Bookends of Every Believer

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 1, 2015 Guest Writer: Meet my friend Shana Schutte. We are blessed to have her as our guest writer. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 When I first starting sharing about Christ through writing and [...]

August 18, 2015

When You Feel Unqualified

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – August 18, 2015 Guest Writer: Meet my friend Shana Schutte. We are blessed to have her as our guest writer. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 Five years ago I wrote my first book. One day after its publication, I decided to [...]

August 9, 2015

God’s Favor

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – August 9, 2015 Blessed is the man who listens to me [wisdom], watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord. Proverbs 8:34–35 God’s favor is the fruit of friends who find wisdom. They seek [...]

July 31, 2015

Four Ways to Bring Out the Best in Others

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 31, 2015 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10 Some people bring out the worst in me. If they are insecure—I feel insecure. If they expect perfection—I feel disapproval. If they are demanding—I feel guilty, even manipulated. But there [...]

July 29, 2015

Refuge in Him

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 29, 2015 Blessed are all who take refuge in Him. Psalm 2:12 Outside of Christ we are refugees in need of a refuge. Our soul seeks asylum in Almighty God. Our spirit is on a search for security and peace. Our deepest innermost desire is refuge [...]

Find us