Faith & Trust

The popular opinion these days is that we should be strong and independent. Believe in yourself, you can do whatever you set your mind to. If you believe it, you can achieve it. Set your own course, follow your dreams. It’s all so inspirational, right? Until, that is, you start to feel the pressure of…

Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 God’s Word is a lamp, not a floodlight. A lamp casts enough light to see where we are, the room we are in, maybe slightly into the next room. It isn’t enough to see down the street. If…

I’m not the same person I was 10 years ago, or 5 years, or even 1 year. I bet many of you can say the same thing. Life happens, situations change, we are sometimes forced to change with them, or maybe we purposely make a change. We change our jobs, we change our hobbies, we…

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. Isaiah 40:31 The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. Psalm 145:18 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called…

When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. Isaiah 43:2 God is not surprised when we go through difficult times, notice…

And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. Ezekiel 36:26 I have been called stubborn quite a few times throughout my life. And stubbornness can be good when it helps you…

The gospel in a nutshell: God sent his Son, Jesus, to live on the earth as the only perfect human. He died on a cross as a sacrifice for everyone’s sins. And whoever believes in Him will have eternal life with God in heaven. It’s both simple and amazing at the same time. It’s easy…

“I tell you the truth, anyone who sneaks over the wall of a sheepfold, rather than going through the gate, must surely be a thief and a robber! But the one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep recognize his voice…

For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. They will reject the truth and chase after myths. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 It seems as though that…

“There’s a young boy here with five barley loaves and two fish. But what good is that with this huge crowd?” John 6:9 Have you ever felt like you’re not enough? Your talent is too small, you’re too ordinary, there’s nothing special about you, the task is too big, what good would you be able…