I approached the beautiful entrance of the Fort Benning army base one night. The grand entrance lit up with bright lights that demanded a high level of respect. The entrance covered the four-lane highway like a bridge with a row of American flags blowing in the wind and high columns on all four corners which…
Trust. I thought I had this one in the pocket. Years ago, I was so excited to finish writing a Bible study with this topic because I thought it would be an easy one for me. I thought I had conquered the issue of trust many, many years ago. I was stunned when I began…
What makes forgiveness such a hard choice? Why do so many of us struggle with offering forgiveness? Choosing to forgive in this world often seems like we are validating the act; that in some way, we are saying what happened is okay. Forgiveness can be seen as a sign of weakness or a…
Have you ever been reading through scripture, or just living life and run into a BIG QUESTION for God? Or maybe you’ve run into a circumstance or struggle that made you question God’s character, sovereignty, authority, or goodness? I know I have, and for many years I really just shied away from those confusing stories…
In Genesis 26: 19-22, Isaac and his people have moved to the Valley of Gerar after Abimelech kicked them out. The herdsmen of Gerar are frustrated that Isaac is there trying to dig a well for his people. There is quarreling and frustration over the well-digging. Isaac actually dug two wells that the herdsman…
As a counselor, I often get asked, “Why do people need counseling?” Or, “Why do you think I need counseling?” I usually respond, “Well, I believe 100% of people could benefit from counseling.” Then, I’ll go on and on with a plethora of reasons why Counseling is beneficial; I’ll rattle off terms like self-awareness, safe…
What sin are you holding onto? What is that favorite thing you struggle to let go? What do you keep in an unworthy, elevated place that is dishonoring to God? If we are completely honest, we all have something and probably many things. Sin can be looked at as anything that prevents you from…
I received the gift of a new Bible last Christmas. I did not really want a new Bible. I was comfortable with my old one and had written so many notes in it that I hated to lose it. But, it was past time to replace my old one as the clear package sealing tape…
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him.” Romans 8:28 (NIV) This verse is familiar to many. It gives us hope in difficult times; it is a comfort when we don’t know what is coming next. But to fully grasp its message, we need to…
At some point in our lives, we will all find ourselves in a painful circumstance. Sometimes it’s one of our own makings and sometimes it’s caused by the actions of someone else. Here we are face to face with something we never asked for or planned. What do we do? Thankfully, as a follower of…