I’m going to admit something that most people think shouldn’t happen to people who serve in ministry. I have felt spiritually numb. That’s right! I have felt like my prayers went up and bounced back off the ceiling. I have struggled to sit through worship service. I have wondered whether or not God realized what … Continue reading When You Feel Spiritually Numb
Year: 2026
How to Hear from God Even When You Are Not Sure
Have you ever been confused about what to do? I definitely have. I’ve had opportunities that I didn’t know what to do with. I’ve faced life changes that I had to learn to deal with. I’ve had others hurt me and not known what to do. I (like you) have had my share of confusing … Continue reading How to Hear from God Even When You Are Not Sure
We Must Hear, Do, Share, and Be
When was the last time that you realized you needed to do things differently? Perhaps you couldn’t stop doing things that caused you trouble, so you decided to do things differently. Perhaps you realized that there was an easier way to do something, so you decided to do things differently. Perhaps you wanted to get … Continue reading We Must Hear, Do, Share, and Be
Is Life Getting You Down?
It is bad enough when your favorite sports team has a pitiful season. Some fans have even worn paper bags over their heads to the games as a funny way of showing their disappointment. It is truly bad when it seems like life keeps beating you down. You don’t get the breaks that others seem … Continue reading Is Life Getting You Down?
What to Do in a Dark World
If you watch/listen to the news, it is hard not to think of the world as a dark place. If you watch how people act and react around you, it again seems to be a dark world. What can we do about it? John 9:5 tells us that Jesus said, “‘As long as I am … Continue reading What to Do in a Dark World
Does Life Knock You Down?
When I went to the beach as a child, I used to enjoy building things in the sand. My kids enjoyed doing it too. We may have called them sand castles, but they actually looked more like a crawfish chimney. Sadly, no matter how strong my creation looked, when the tide came in, the castle … Continue reading Does Life Knock You Down?
Do You Trust God or Yourself?
Abraham was a man who most people consider to be one of the most obedient people in the Bible. He definitely trusted God, and God clearly blessed him. But Abraham (who was still called Abram at this point) did not always trust God fully. At one point, Abram got scared because a famine hit the … Continue reading Do You Trust God or Yourself?
Do You Have Doubts?
It’s really weird to consider how wishy-washy we can be. At times it does not seem to take us long to swing from one opinion to another and possibly back again. And we sometimes seem to do it with our faith. Have you ever had things go wrong and suddenly begin to wonder if God … Continue reading Do You Have Doubts?
Don’t Be So Negative
Why can’t we have the outlook of a child? I would walk up to the plate in Little League Baseball and know that I was about to hit it out of the part. I knew Pete Rose would be proud of me. It didn’t happen, but every time I knew it would. I would find … Continue reading Don’t Be So Negative
Should You Follow Your Heart?
“Follow your heart.” That is a phrase that I am sure you have heard (and possibly used). A quick search reveals that you also can find the phrase on pendants, coffee mugs, a certain food distributor, and other places. It is hard to miss the phrase. Typically, people mean well when they use it. They … Continue reading Should You Follow Your Heart?
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