ARTICLES

Category: Hope

When Life Isn’t Fair

By Christina Fox / May 20, 2024

Have you ever asked yourself, “Why do some people seem to always win and I always lose?” How should we respond when the individual chapters of our lives feel unfair?

3 Things You Can Do While Waiting on the Lord

By Christina Fox / May 15, 2024

Waiting is hard because we are impatient by nature. We want to speed things up and make things happen. The Bible encourages a particular kind of waiting for believers—waiting on the Lord—and sees it as a good thing.

8 Soothing Things to Do After Experiencing a Traumatic Event

By Le Ann Trees / May 2, 2024

No one wants to have to live through a traumatic event, but they still happen anyway in our fallen world. Here are some soothing things to do during the healing process.

What Is God’s Plan for Your Life Here and Now?

By Daniel Rowlands / April 25, 2024

What does Jeremiah 29:11 mean for us today? “‘For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.’”

When We Lose Loved Ones and Have Regrets

By Nick Batzig / April 19, 2024

My mom had a sudden and massive heart attack and I never got to say goodbye. Yet, in the face of extreme sorrow, the Lord graciously filled my mind with thoughts of eternity that I never had before.

Finding God’s Mercy When You Fail

By BCL / April 15, 2024

Have you ever wondered if you’ve failed too much to be forgiven by God? In the life of King Saul, we see the unending reach of Christ’s mercy—and what it means for you today.

Encouragement for Battling Spiritual Depression

By Derek J. Brown / April 9, 2024

Those of us who tend toward introspection can easily drift into intense soul-searching. Here are some suggestions and encouragement for battling spiritual depression.

Resurrection Hope: Leaving Our Regrets at the Cross

By Le Ann Trees / March 28, 2024

After Jesus’ crucifixion and death his disciples no doubt regretted their unfaithfulness to him, but they soon found hope in Jesus’ resurrection. We also need resurrection hope when facing our regrets.

8 Good Ways God May Be Growing You Through Slow Healing

By Le Ann Trees / February 6, 2024

We all want to be healed yesterday from whatever physical or mental ailment or troubled relationship we are experiencing. Here are 8 good ways God may be using slow healing in your life.