Refreshing Faith
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13 NIV).
Larry and I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. We look forward to connecting with you in the new year. Below are a few photos from our Christmas celebrations and info on my winter Bible study. We thank God for you.Continue Reading
“I don’t have the energy to trust again,” said a young wife, separated from her husband. A week of fever has left our family feeling weak and lethargic. The problems facing our nation and the world require more energy than most of us feel we can summon. How do we tap God’s energy and find the stamina to stay engaged when we’re battle-weary?Continue Reading
Fatigue makes cowards of us all.” Vince Lombardi
It’s not unusual to feel fatigue related to heat. But some weariness goes deeper than a summer slump. Larry offers two suggestions on how to overcome debilitating fatigue.Continue Reading
Did you know that anger sometimes presents itself as agitation or depression? Today, Larry shares how he dealt with his anger. Now here’s Larry.
Anger: “Distress, displeasure, and hostility from being injured, mistreated, or opposed.” Webster
Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city” (Pro. 16:32 ESV).
Have you found yourself agitated or down? You may be carrying some hidden anger.
Among the most beneficial abilities God provides is the ability to resolve anger (Jas. 1:19). Not just outward manifestations but also suppressed anger. Some of the angriest people I’ve encountered have been pleasant on the outside yet surprisingly vicious.Continue Reading