Tag Archives: Lord

What Is Bothering You?

Perhaps you have been asked a time or two, “what is bothering you?” Maybe it was your sad facial expression that clued the inquisitor into your problem. Or perhaps a sudden burst of anger caused someone to ask you this question. Sometimes we can hide our problems from others, but other times the problems becomeContinue reading “What Is Bothering You?”

Confidence

When you are facing a difficult situation, where do you go to stir up confidence? Perhaps you can count on a friend to strengthen your resolve. Maybe some books improve your outlook. Some people can use quiet meditation to give them confidence. Psalm 78:4 says, “We will not hide them from their children, but tellContinue reading “Confidence”

The Hungry Soul Filled

Have you ever suggested a gift idea for yourself to a friend and relative, only to be sorely disappointed when they gave you something less? Maybe they misunderstood your request. Perhaps you didn’t communicate well. Or maybe you simply requested the wrong thing. Psalm 107:9 says, “For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungryContinue reading “The Hungry Soul Filled”

Experiencial Knowledge

At least for me, knowledge gained by experience is more impactful and has longer term benefits than knowledge learned simply by reading or hearing. Both aspects of knowledge are important, but when I learn through experience I retain the knowledge longer and use this knowledge more in my life. II Peter 1:2-3 says, “May graceContinue reading “Experiencial Knowledge”

Seeing Us Through

Psalm 34:18-19 says, “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.” Jesus came not only to save us from our sins, but also to help us through our emotional pains by also bearing themContinue reading “Seeing Us Through”