The holiday season is supposed to be a time for relaxing and celebrating with friends and family. However, that’s not always the case. Rates of depression, drinking and drugging episodes, family and relational conflicts, loneliness and isolation … all increase during the last few months of the year. Holiday stress is real, but the good news is that it can be managed effectively if we know what to anticipate.
In 1863, then President Abraham Lincoln gave a Thanksgiving Proclamation to the American People, asking the "Most High God" for mercy and to bless the nation with "gracious gifts... while dealing with us in anger for our sins..."
We invite you to check out our Thanksgiving devotional that we created as a guide for prayer, conversation, and reflection. This step-by-step devotional walks through 12 areas of life to be thankful for – including a Bible verse for each area, a question for reflection and conversation, and examples to help you think through God’s blessings in your life.
Are you dealing with some stress today? Or going through an overwhelming season of life? God wants to meet you in your stress. Check out the article, Hope for the Stressed: 12 Promises of Peace, and find some peace and perspective today.
10 Biblical Truths to Remember During an Election - An election year is often long, difficult, stressful, and polarizing. We pray the following truths and passages from God’s Word will be an encouragement to you.
You see it everywhere – social media, classrooms, playgrounds, workplaces, and nursing homes. Bullying has become a growing problem in our world with effects ranging from poor self-worth, difficulties at school and work, relationship issues, mental health challenges, and even suicide. Read our latest article on bullying and learn what God’s Word says about this destructive issue.
If you or a loved one struggle with suicidal thoughts, if you feel trapped in a storm and see no hope for a brighter tomorrow – know that God is extending you a lifeline of hope. He loves you. He cares about you. He wants to help you – and other people do too.
What if…? This short, simple question robs us of so much joy and mental energy. Worry fills our minds every day – worries about family, jobs, relationships, health, plans, dreams, and more. Though it seems impossible at times to silence these fearful thoughts … what if you could?
Read the article, Shame OFF You, and find practical guidance from God’s Word on breaking free from sexual temptation and addiction.
We’re passionate about helping you grow in your spiritual walk – and that begins with a personal relationship with Jesus. If you’ve ever wondered what it means to have a relationship with God – or you’re looking for an easy way to share the gospel with others – please check out our new page, God’s Plan for You. We created this page to be a place where you can learn God’s plan of salvation and find some helpful (and free!) resources to grow in your relationship with God.
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