The following are some ways to help you reclaim your joy in the Lord and cheerfulness of heart: • Confess Sin. This allows you to experience the forgiveness of your sins and permits refreshing times with God to flow again (Acts 3:19)....

Can you imagine being completely cured of a disfiguring, lifelong disease and not bothering to thank the one who released you from your suffering? Jesus healed ten men of leprosy, yet only one threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked Him while “praising God in a loud voice. ” Most of us were taught as children the meaning and value of being gracious and polite, of saying, “Please” and “Thank you,” and holding doors open for others....

There are about 400,000 known species of flowering plants in the world. Some are delicate and need special care, while others can grow out of cracks in the sidewalk....

Have you ever read Psalm 23 and wondered about the meaning of the phrase, “The valley of the shadow of death”? The Bible says that it’s appointed unto humankind to die; that’s a given (Hebrews 9:27). But is there a deeper meaning? I’m a simple person, so I like simple answers....

Are you aware that numerous men and women of the Bible struggled with sadness? Yes, God-believing people experienced depressed feelings, emotional grief, and times of despair. The following are just a few examples: Moses asked God to take his life (Numbers 11:10-15)....

What does unconditional love look like? It’s love to the highest degree with no regard to self. For example, unconditional love exists when a husband sticks by his wife’s side even when her hair falls out. ...

God is bigger than any circumstance, whether it be disease, a broken relationship, financial or natural disaster, and any and every other thing. God wants us to stop striving and instead surrender to Him. ...

Are you weary today? Are you overcome with feelings of fear, frustration, and at times, rage? Has your life dealt you an unexpected event? My friend, you are not alone. There is always hope in Christ our Savior....

When we’re stressed out, tired, or not feeling well, it’s easy to get discouraged. When we go through a traumatic event like the death of a loved one or a divorce, it’s natural to get depressed....

What do you have to praise God for today? It can be as simple as waking up or as complex as the healing of a deep wound. But it can also be a storm that is coming in your life or that you are in....