Category Archives: Trials
a plea for help
Are you struggling in life? Then maybe this prayer to the Lord in the form of a Psalm will help you also:
Psalm 17 – A prayer of David. Continue reading
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Patience…
Wow, that little word puts a lot of people on edge. We ask for it (patience that is), but then we are impatient in waiting to receive our request. So what does patience have to do with Scripture? Let’s see how this passage about patience puts a twist into our thoughts: Continue reading
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Yes, I CAN!
Yesterday I came across a picture of my Dad and me when I was much younger… Continue reading
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Psalm 23 – part 2
We often talk, as Christians, about our faith in the Lord to protect us and to carry us through. In fact, in many cases of extreme trials and especially in times of loss of family members, we often quote Psalm 23.
This passage of Scripture reminds us that although we undergo many troubles…
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Comfort Food
I used to joke around that on days of great trouble, I wanted to eat “comfort food.” You know what I mean. It may be that you eat ice cream or chocolate when you get depressed or down about something. Continue reading
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Imagination is such a great thing
So many times throughout our lives we imagine things. But unfortunately in times of trouble, our imagination can get the best of us. We worry about the “what if?” What if this happens, what if that happens. Wm Paul Young … Continue reading
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All things new
God can make all things new in your life. Don’t get me wrong, you will still see the occassional rainfall, and maybe even downpour of hardship in your life. However, just as the rain refreshes the earth and gives it life, the trials and struggles in our lives will make us new and full of life also. Continue reading
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Keep on rowing
I’ve noticed this week that many people seem to be going through tough times in their lives…. Continue reading
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Obedience
A few days ago, I was speaking with a co-worker when he used the word “obedience.” As he struggles to follow the Lord’s Will in his life, he found that being obedient to the Lord was a necessity in order to live a fulfilling, satisfying life…. Continue reading
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A debt already paid
As I continue to think about our trials in life, Harvey mentioned something to me that I thought needed to be shared with everyone. As simple as this is, it’s crucial to be reminded of it. Jesus fought … Continue reading
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