By Elizabeth Prata EPrata photo The culmination of the age of man ends with two great feasts. In one, believers will dine with the glorious King of all Kings! “Then I heard what seemed to be …
I had been praying for a family member for over four decades, yet I’d seen little or no progress. I’m wondering if you have anyone in your life like that. Part of me wanted to give up. Another part of me knew to press on. If you’ve been praying about something for years and have not seen any hint of an answer, Read more...
Our earth is fatally wounded by people who perpetuate evil. In a crooked world like this, there would always be suffering. Surely in this life, you will
One night I was in the restroom touching up my makeup before speaking to several hundred women. I was having one of those moments when I looked in the mirror and thoughts began to swirl in my mind. What am I doing here? What do I possibly have to say to these women that could make any difference in their lives? Read more...
By Muhammad ShoaibSuccess is a general concept that includes several kinds of elements, actions, and mindsets. Success frequently comes from the combination of determination, hard work, and optimism. The following are some essential components that lead to success:Clear Goals:Set reachable and clear goals. Finding inspiration and guidance comes from knowing...
By Elizabeth Prata Spiritual exhaustion can be a real thing. I’m not talking about the burnout that some busy pastors or elders experience, though that is a real thing as well. A genuinely bu…
I’m sitting at my son’s football practice watching another kid on his team, and marveling at his perseverance. He is slow. He runs a lap behind everyone else. He barely lifts his feet to run. But he doesn’t quit. He puts one foot in front of the other, and keeps going. This kid amazes me, as he doe
The longer I live as a Christ-follower, the more I come to realize that the great majority of my struggle to live a life worthy of the calling with which I have been called lies not with what I do with my hands and my feet, but rather with what goes on inside my head.…
Obstacles provide an opportunity to lean upon the Lord and demonstrate unwavering faith in Him. Let's discover how to maintain such faith.
Photo by: Schäferle via Pixabay Life is tough on a good day, but it is downright brutal when things aren’t going as they should! You know what I am talking about. When your boss is riding you. Maki…
Hebrews 11:1 states: “Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.” To hope for what you cannot see seems foolish but that is the realm we op…
Anything outside of God that we go to or rely on for peace will not last. Allowing God’s persistent peace to prevail will always result in wholeness and longevity. His peace also keeps us steadfast and moving forward. Today Lisa Mahan joins host Chris Cree to share some practical things can we do to hold fast to God’s peace.
Blessings come in different forms. Sometimes they come first as bitterness, but we can trust God to transform them into sweet blessings.
My incarcerated son is a wise man. He has learned much and has said "the best people come from struggle." Are you one of them too?
How should we pray in the midst of controversy, crisis, and suffering? Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he examines this prayer from judges. What do we learn about prayer, and how can we apply it in our own lives?
The review of my book Job and the Problem of Suffering was written by John Nelson. John and his wife Lynette host a Bible study group called “Growing in Gr…
It could taste soar in the mouth if you aspire to be successful without any effort. Life is full of struggles so don't pray for an easy life. This quote
The Syrophoenician woman badgers Jesus, despite his repeated Nos. She argues, pointing out the flaws in his reasoning, until charmed by her faith, he says Yes!
The disappointments and challenges of life can be overwhelming and tempt us to despair. Hope in God's promises sustains us during these times. This week Lori Snyder joins host Chris Cree to talk about the importance of hope and how it keeps us from feeling stuck, lost, or unable to find strength to trust God and move forward in faith.
This week, be encouraged by my sweet friend, Tammy Kennington, as she shares 4 biblical principles which lead to serenity in the storm.