“This is why I weep and my eyes overflow with tears. No one is near to comfort me, no one to restore my spirit” (Lamentations 1:16, NIV). Have you ever experienced a storm that shattered your life in away that you had never experienced before? Things were so broken and chaotic that you could not … Continue reading Castaway After a Storm
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Trust That God Will Restore Your Life
Today, you might be feeling as though your life has been turned upside down. The cause could be from a loss; a job, a bad investment or even worse, a loved one. It could have been a natural disaster that has caused your world to come tumbling down. You have now found yourself homeless, without … Continue reading Trust That God Will Restore Your Life
Restoring Relationships God’s Way
All relationships take a momentous amount of work; whether it is a relationship with our spouses, children, parents, siblings, friends or coworkers. These connections are blessings and can affect how we thrive in our lives. They can also become so mentally and emotional draining that they sap the energy or life out of us. Then … Continue reading Restoring Relationships God’s Way
Rebuilding in the Midst of Devastation
As storms, hurricanes and fires travel throughout the nation, many families have found themselves in the midst of devastating circumstances. It is during the aftermath of these natural disasters when victims will be able to assess the depth of the damage. Then they will be able to start rebuilding their lives. The process of rebuilding … Continue reading Rebuilding in the Midst of Devastation
God’s Love Restores
March 26, 2017 Sunday School Commentary Lesson Guide, Direction Topic of Lesson: God’s Love Restores Devotional Reading: 2 Peter 3:1-10 Background Scripture: Joel 2 Print Passage: Joel 2:12, 13, 18, 19, 28-32 Key Verse: Rend your hearts and not your garments and return to the Lord, your God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow … Continue reading God’s Love Restores
Wounds That Only God Can Heal
Think back to the first accident that you can recall having as a child. Was it falling off your bike after you were so eager to learn how to ride? Perhaps it was a near-drowning experience after you boldly decided to learn how to swim. Who was with you during those experiences? Who took care … Continue reading Wounds That Only God Can Heal
Everything’s Brand New
November 6, 2016 Sunday School Commentary Lesson Guide, Direction Everything’s Brand New Devotional Reading: Revelation 7:13-17 Highlighted Text – Revelation 21:1-8 Key Verse - “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former … Continue reading Everything’s Brand New
Robbed of Joy
Have you ever had a day so frustrating that it caused you to reflect on the last time you had joy? I mean real joy? And not just happiness (there is a difference). There is a difference in being elated about a particular event or something circumstantial versus being positive or seeking the positive in … Continue reading Robbed of Joy
Heal Your Heart
It is the Eve of Valentine's Day. What are you doing right now, this very moment? Are you pampering yourself.... Getting all dazzled up for that romantic evening? OR Are you lounging around the house in your robe or night clothes with a bowl of popcorn watching LMN? You have glanced at your cell phone … Continue reading Heal Your Heart
Do You Remember Your First Love?
Happy Tuesday, Everyone! As we jump start this "Love" month, do you recall who your first love was? Don't think too hard...click below and enjoy the 5 minute video to help you remember! https://youtu.be/nwy6cLEWpj0