I don’t think there is any other time of the year when we are faced with intense conflict than at Christmas time. While we sing about it being the most wonderful time of the year, would you say that’s your experience? If it really is the happiest season of all, why do the mental health statistics […]
Author: Colleen Swindoll Thompson
Your Circumstances May Not Change Immediately
Your circumstances may not change immediately, but your spirit will soar and your bindings will be released as you focus on God’s truth.
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We Learn in the Midst of Hard Time Not to Run
We learn in the midst of hard times not to run but to dig . . . to dig deep and trust that the Maker of the wind and rain will also provide shelter and peace and hope and we need not fear.
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When God’s Wonderful Plan Doesn’t Appear So Wonderful
An Interview with John and Lynn Hampton
How many times have we heard someone say, “God has a wonderful plan for your life”? I stopped counting years ago; maybe you have too. Reconciling the truth that God’s plan for our lives is good when all we are experiencing is pain can cause tremendous confusion. After all, Scripture emphatically says: Jesus “came that […]
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No Matter Where You Are or How Deep the Darkness Seems
No matter where you are or how deep the darkness seems, you are not alone—the one, true Light is always with you.
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Two Inescapable Truths You Must Embrace
And how to do it today.
It started like most days when I work at home . . . coffee, comfy sweats, quiet music, definitely no make-up. My son Austin was home from college for a visit. He was showing me some stuff I needed to do to be healthy—an almost impossible task—and we laughed, I listened, and I promised to […]
May the Lord Provide Brilliant Light
May the Lord provide brilliant light when darkness seems to prevail.
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A Great Panic Attack Can Change Everything
After my first marriage fell apart, I vowed that Christ would return before I would ever consider getting married again. Why on earth would one desire a messier life than I had created by age 40 . . . HONESTLY! Meeting people—well, okay . . . men—occasionally wasn’t problematic. People fascinate me, and I enjoyed […]
Beneath the Struggles and the Emotions
Beneath the struggles and the emotions, through your faith in Christ and the Holy Spirit working in your life, you possess the ability to endure, to persevere, to fight the good fight, to run across the goal line. God helps you run the race like a champion.
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Double-Dare: “What Would Happen If I . . . ?”
We all have wondered, What would happen if I dreamt up ideas filled with spontaneity, the unknown, a bit of risk, a thrill—and actually pursued that dream? How many of us let loose long enough to find out what would happen?
Believe in God’s Character and Run to Him for Hope
Believe in God’s character and run to Him for hope. Take a leap toward the One who promises to help you through.
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Daring Greatly in a Declining Culture
An Interview with David and Jason Benham
What makes cowards run and champions rise? How is it that some people can face their fears, die to their dreams, and still have an abundant, fulfilling life? The book of Daniel answers these questions. David and Jason Benham know exactly what it’s like to live courageously—like Daniel. Their message leads us all down that path. […]
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