Fear

Overcoming Fear is a common obstacle for those who find themselves in the midst of loss, tragedy, and health battles. We hope that you find encouragement and endurance for your journey here.

Endurance for the Journey

Trusting Others with Who I Am

August 12, 2024

Friends love through all kinds of weather, and families stick together in all kinds of trouble. PROVERBS 17:17 (THE MESSAGE) I love the book of Prover...

Dealing With Doubt

Transformation Step #3 Appreciation after the Storm

September 17, 2022

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 THESSALONIANS 5:18 (NLT) The other morning, I w...

Endurance for the Journey

LOOSENING THE GRIP OF FEAR

January 31, 2022

Living in fear of the future cheats you out of today. A precious moment tugs on your heart like a child at your sleeve. Too often you miss that moment...

Endurance for the Journey

Free From Fear

September 2, 2020

Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death – that...

Endurance for the Journey

ANGEL ATTENDANTS

May 6, 2020

At once the Spirit sent Him out into the desert, and He was in the desert forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels...

Endurance for the Journey

Sanctuary from Fear

December 23, 2019

Do not fear what they fear, and do not dread it. The Lord Almighty is the one you are to regard as holy, he is the one to fear, he is the one you are ...

Depression

When Sighs Are All There Are

May 1, 2019

Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my sighing. Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. PSALM 5:1-2 (NIV) When we find ou...

Fear

Glimpses of Heaven Part II

April 20, 2017

“Lets not get too settled in, too satisfied with the good things down here on earth. They are only the tinkling sounds of the orchestra warming up. Th...

Fear

Glimpses of Heaven Part III

April 6, 2017

“We are not told in the Scripture where heaven is. Nor does it matter. It will be heaven and Christ will be there to welcome us home.” BIL...

Fear

No Turning Back

January 13, 2017

So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you! Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you wi...

Fear

The Challenge to Trust Others

October 6, 2016

“I, yes I, am the one who comforts you. So why are you afraid of mere humans, who wither like the grass and disappear?” ISAIAH 51:12 (WORDS OF THE LOR...

Cancer

Fuel for Enduring

September 2, 2014

This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the thr...

Doubt

Endurance for the Journey Next Steps: Receive Support From Others

August 20, 2014

Receive Support From Others It’s better to have a partner than go it alone. Share the work, share the wealth. And if one falls down, the other helps, ...

Anger

Truth: Our Window To A New Perspective

March 26, 2014

“… And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” JOHN 8:32 (NLT) Janette and Bill needed a fresh start so the chance to move out of s...

Fear

The Power of Attitude

October 30, 2013

“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” WINSTON CHURCHILL It is impressive the power our attitudes have on our life experiences and ...

Fear

Adversity Introduces Us to Ourselves

June 5, 2012

It is amazing how strong we can become when we begin to realize what weaklings we are. It is in weakness that we can admit our mistakes and correct ou...

Fear

Extending God’s Grace

April 17, 2012

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 PETER 4:10 During ...

Fear

Receiving God’s Grace in My Weakness

April 16, 2012

“My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” 2 CORINTHIANS 12:9 (NLT) During our time of suffering many of my fleshly weaknesses and s...

Endurance for the Journey

Focus on Jesus

February 29, 2012

And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our fai...

Doubt

Lighten Your Load: Learn the Secret of Contentment

January 24, 2012

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know wh...

Anger

Next Steps: Receive God’s Grace

January 9, 2012

This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the thr...

Anger

Next Steps: Receive Support From Others

December 15, 2011

Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls...

Doubt

When We Can’t Find the Treasure

September 20, 2011

Joanie Thompson was well acquainted with the world of suffering and how God could make His presence known in the midst of it. Through her prayer minis...

Anger

Finding the Ultimate Treasure

September 12, 2011

Lucy grew up without a father and lost her mother to cancer when she was a teenager, so family was extremely important to her.When she and her husband...

Anxiety

Worry Gone Too Far

August 15, 2011

Worry weighs us down; a cheerful word picks us up. PROVERBS 12:25 (THE MESSAGE) You all have to know by now how much I love the Word of God. One of th...

Fear

Weathering the Winds of Change When We’re On Emotional Overload

August 2, 2011

Sometimes I get the feeling that the whole world is against me, but deep down I know that’s not true. Some of the smaller countries are neutral. Rober...

Anxiety

Wrestling with Worry

June 14, 2011

Anxiety springs from the desire that things should happen as we wish rather than as God wills. ANONYMOUS Worry is so pervasive that many counselors co...

Cancer

Discovering the Hope of Heaven

May 1, 2011

by Jan Dravecky And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6 When I was a child, I could grasp the idea of God a little bit; I though...

Anxiety

Our Secret Weapon Against Fear

February 1, 2011

“Fear knocked at the door. Faith answered. No one was there.” ANONYMOUS Our secret weapon in the battle against fear is nothing less than having faith...

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