How long before the heartache stops?
God has the only simple yet powerful answer to ease our pain.
God has the only simple yet powerful answer to ease our pain.
My daughter loves to travel. When abroad, she collects magnets and mugs. From Spain to London, Seattle to Washington DC, her cupboard is filled with cups. Recently, when I opened the cupboard, I saw one where the handle was broken off. It made me think of this quote I found from N. T. Wright, theolo
As I prayed through our theme for the annual women’s retreat this year, my first thought was “Walking with the Shepherd”. My second thought was, “How stupid is that—how many people have done Psalm 23, sheep, shepherd, the whole thing. Been there, done that.” The voice of criticism and accusation cam
There is a power in listening. Listening is how the healing of broken souls commences. There can be more power in silence than in words.
When we look to the world and the circumstances around us, we can easily get discouraged and frustrated. It may seem like we are alone in trusting God, and it’s quite ludicrous to do so. I also get discouraged in trying find something to do to change the circumstances, as I feel that’s often quite l
One of the greatest ways God puts to use what he puts us through is by creating in us a deeper sense of compassion than we would have ever known without the trauma. The word compassion is derived from the Latin words pati and cum, meaning “to suffer with.” Compassion for brokenness comes from brokenness. There’s really no other way.
Amid anxiety and the struggle to connect with God, you might feel unworthy. You may wonder how you could be considered a Christian when your life is entangled in negativity, whether it be in your experiences or thoughts. And who can blame you as these make it seem impossible to...
So many things over the last few months have felt complicated, stressful and downright scary. I find some humor in the fact that the answers God keeps giving me about each of these situations is very similar—keep it simple. I’m grateful He doesn’t add the “stupid” as some do, but He does remind me r
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Are family issues, career struggles, or addiction making you feel broken? Take a moment to reflect on your current state. Life can often be like a clay vessel, seemingly shattered and irreparable.But here is a reminder: wait to lose hope. There is a...
Grief is lonely. The tragedy of another school shooting on Valentines Day has our nation grieving. I cannot imagine the horror of this nightmare in the hearts and minds of so many parents, sibling…
No movie in recent memory addresses yearnings of the heart better than the Emilio Estevez directed movie, The Way. Originally released theatrically in 2011, the movie will be re-released as a Fathom Movie Event on Tuesday (May 16th).
Sometimes life is just a struggle. Nothing makes sense and when it does you are usually trying to figure out why things happen the way they do. At some point, you most likely will ask the question, “Where is God in all of this?” In the midst of transition or perhaps even a loss, it
Those who think logically may assume that those who say God is good are in a special category. Or, that they’ve only experienced good things
This article is dedicated to helping people like you move beyond a conventional keep-everyone-happy-and-prove-your-worth lifestyle, so you can live the happier, healthier, more satisfying, uniquely designed life you were created for.
I wish I had no regrets as I look back over the past year. I wouldn’t be surprised if we all do. For me, it’s the realization that wasted time really does add up to a huge pit of should haves that can never be regained.
In a new heartwarming Christmas movie currently available from Pure Flix called Moonrise, Granger Smith makes his acting debut as a former country singer, Will Brown, who has pushed away his family, fame, and faith following his wife’s untimely death. Struggling mightily from his loss, Brown grieves alone in his own personal darkness until he finds strength, forgiveness, and the will to live again from his daughter and a horse trainer who befriends him.
Today on Turning Mountains into Molehills’ devotional, we explores the ways helps us when we are brokenhearted.
The reason why it’s so hard to find real love is because we are all broken. You know that’s true. Just look at the relationships around you. Just look at yourself.
By Greg Laurie – Some of the greatest people from the Bible have felt low. Here are a few principles about dealing with depression.
Continuing with a deeper understanding of my bold friend, Resilience, found me pondering the transfiguration of Resilience through two quotes