I'll be honest right from the start. I usually reach a point during the winter months when my level of joy feels quite low. I'm not sure I'd categorize it as seasonal depression, but for me it's more like a case of the winter blues. My winter blues typically creep in during February and March.... Continue Reading →
The Unrivaled Power of Prayer
The following is a devotional, written by Oswald Chambers, that I found particularly inspiring and wanted to share with you today. May these words that he wrote challenge and encourage as you take a moment to ponder them. "We do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes... Continue Reading →
Bible Verses for Joylessness
Joyless. I've been there many times, and it is a difficult season to be in. But Scripture promises that, "His mercies are new every morning" (Lamentations 3:23), so we can find peace in knowing that promise is true. He will, "restore you to the joy of your salvation" (Psalm 51:12). I've listed a few verses... Continue Reading →
In the Matter of Drudgery | Oswald Chambers
The following is a devotional, written by Oswald Chambers, that I found particularly inspiring and wanted to share with you today. May these words that he wrote challenge and encourage as you take a moment to ponder them. "Also...add to your faith..."2 Peter 1:5 "In the matter of drudgery. Peter said in this passage that... Continue Reading →
Clothed in Strength
"She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong." Proverbs 31:17 The day at hand holds many things: joyful encounters, enduring trials, mundane tasks, exciting adventures, and everything in between. I encourage you, friend, to prepare yourself for the day at hand. Be ready for every kind of work that may present itself to... Continue Reading →