Is experiencing God’s touch a part of your life each day? As Christians we talk a lot about our “personal relationship with God,” but when was the last time it was…well, personal? A vivid Biblical account of what experiencing God’s touch looks like is the story of the woman suffering from a chronic bleeding issue. In her culture, her condition …
Have you ever gotten lost in your faith journey and struggled to find your way back to God’s path? When I gave my life to God in my twenties, I never imagined I’d get lost. Now when I say “gave my life to God,” I mean gave it. As far as I was concerned, He called the shots and laid out the agenda. …
What are your plans to prepare your heart for Christmas this year? “Jesus didn’t judge anyone and neither should you.” The bright blue bumper sticker on the red Mini Cooper caught my eye as it cruised by me in the mall parking lot. The woman driving looked tired and stressed. As I watched her drive by, I felt bad for …
In my final post in the Hope for Depressed Hearts series, discover 2 causes of depression and how God can use them as tools for heart healing and deeper intimacy with God. What does your response to the challenges you face reveal about you? My pastor shook his head, his brow furrowed in concentration as he listened. “What about you?” …
My first post in the Hope for Depressed Hearts series told the story of how I got stuck in depression and promised to show you a way out of your own. The second post, Hope for Depressed Hearts, Part 2: Prayer details the first major mistake that sucked me into depression. In this post, we will focus on the second mistake that trapped …
