Surrendering Fear By Andra Pape

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 I have always been what my mom would call a “worry wart.” They say that God stitches us together in the womb and I think…

Fully Known by Jenni Peters

I have always thought that I love people well. And maybe by the world’s standards, I do. I love my husband. I love my children. I love my family and friends. In short, I love the people in my life that are easy to love. For the most part, I love them fully without hindrance…

The Presence and Power of Jesus by Bonnie Douglas

  Matthew 8:23-27.  Recently, the Lord brought me back to this significant moment in The Gospel of Matthew. Jesus calms a furious storm. The waves are sweeping over the boat, and the disciples are afraid for their lives, but Jesus intervenes. Immediately, the storm ends; the sea becomes completely still. What an amazing thing to…

Praising God During the Storms by Stacey Daley

What is your initial reaction when you find yourself in one of life’s storms? Our human mindset probably wont ‘naturally’ break out into praise when faced with difficulties. Even the disciples in Luke 8:24 were in panic mode during a storm. Luke tells us that Jesus was asleep on the boat, and the storm was so severe that they were in…