Category: Trusting God

Recently, something I had thought was a sure bet ended up not working out. At first, there was that initial wave of disappointment threatening to sweep me under and keep me captive, but shortly after I got the news I broke through to the surface and turned my face to the sun. You see, I READ MORE

Has the Lord charged you with a task? Perhaps it’s caring for aging parents, becoming a first-time parent, or working in the lives of the people at your church. Maybe it’s running a youth ministry, starting a new job, or moving across the country. Whatever your “work” is, the Bible tells us to keep pressing READ MORE

Have you found yourself waiting for something to happen in your life? Maybe you’re waiting for a new job opportunity, or you’re waiting to get engaged. Perhaps you’re waiting for a big adjustment to start to feel normal, or for more peace in your life. Romans 8:25 says, “But if we hope for what we READ MORE

I’ve recently been the recipient of God’s gracious provision. I was offered a job where I can use my skills and talents at a company that aligns with my values. I am so excited about this God-given opportunity! It’s easy to be grateful when we have big needs met, like getting a job. But how READ MORE

Knowledge. Understanding. Good judgment. All of these together result in wisdom. Proverbs 3:13 says, “Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding.” (NIV) Wisdom is mentioned many times throughout the Bible as something vitally important to have. And which of us doesn’t need wisdom? We all do – all the time. From big READ MORE

Have you ever found yourself unsure of what to do next? Perhaps there’s a big decision you’re facing and you don’t know which choice to make. Maybe the future feels uncertain, and you just don’t know what God has in store for you. What can we do at times like these? Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust READ MORE

Last week, I took a short quiz on dayspring.com to find my “word of the year.” The word I got was believe. I googled the definition. To believe is to feel sure of. To put one’s trust in something. To accept something as true. This word is perfect for me. It will serve as a READ MORE

On this last day of the year, I am struck by a flurry of emotions – grief, sadness, hopefulness, gratefulness, uncertainty. This past year has been one of ups and downs, but isn’t every year? There are always difficulties and seasons of disappointment, but always alongside moments of joy and a deep-seated peace that the READ MORE

I recently found myself driving home on the freeway after dark. So many fires have been burning across California that the smoke hung heavy on the road. It was difficult to see the lane markers in front of me, and as it was, I could only see those directly in front of me. I was READ MORE