"See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many." — Hebrews 12:15David Jeremiah, in his book Slaying the Giants in Your Life, shares the tragic story of Leonard Holt, a man who seemed to embody everything good about community life. Leonard was a hard-working company man employed at a paper mill in Pennsylvania. Outside of work, he wa...  Read More

"Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." – Galatians 6:2Life feels lighter when we share the load. God designed us for community, and He never intended for us to carry our burdens alone. When we walk alongside others, or let them walk with us, our burdens become lighter.Henry Cloud, a Christian psychologist, shared a fascinating study about stress. In this ...  Read More

"He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul." – Psalm 23:2-3Even Jesus, the Son of God, took time to rest. He withdrew to quiet places to pray and refocus. Yet, many of us resist rest, thinking it’s unproductive. But rest isn’t laziness—it’s wisdom. Without it, we lose our strength and eventually break under the pressure.The Apostle John understoo...  Read More

"But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." – Isaiah 40:31Life has a way of stretching us. Like a rubber band, we’re designed to expand and contract to meet the demands of life. But when we’re stretched too far for too long, we lose our elasticity. We become brittle and frag...  Read More

"Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken." – Psalm 55:22Stress isn’t always bad. Like a chair designed to hold a specific amount of weight, we’re capable of handling certain responsibilities and challenges. But problems arise when we overload ourselves with more than we’re built to carry. A chair can hold its weight limit for years, but if you...  Read More

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." – Matthew 11:28 (NIV)There’s a story about a truck driver hauling a big box truck, and at every red light, he would stop, jump out of the truck, grab a big two-by-four, and start banging on the sides of the truck. He did this at every stoplight—bang, bang, bang—then hopped back in and drove off.A pastor driving behind him ...  Read More

"Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still." — Psalm 4:4 (NKJV)Anger is something we all experience. Sometimes it flares up like a fire, hot and explosive, and other times it simmers, quietly burning beneath the surface. Whether it’s a sudden burst or a slow boil, anger is an emotion that can easily take control of us if we’re not careful. But what does God say...  Read More

"Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." — 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NKJV)Emotions are a gift from God, but they can also be difficult to navigate. Feelings like anger, fear, anxiety, loneliness, and frustration can overwhelm us if we aren't careful. Yet the Bible teaches us that...  Read More

"Yet I have reserved seven thousand in Israel, all whose knees have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him." — 1 Kings 19:18 (NKJV)Do you ever feel like no one understands what you're going through? Or like you’re the only one left standing for what’s right? Psychologist Philip Zimbardo once wrote, “I know of no more potent killer than isolation. There's no more destructive inf...  Read More

"And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice." — 1 Kings 19:12 (NKJV)Have you ever reached a moment of achievement only to feel emptier than you imagined? Maybe it was a promotion, a personal milestone, or even a spiritual victory. Instead of fulfillment, you felt drained, unsure of what was next. Elijah, the great prophet of God, found...  Read More

"Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God." — Psalm 42:5 (NKJV)Depression is often referred to as the "silent storm." It sweeps through the lives of millions, pressing hearts and minds under its weight. Even faithful servants of God are not immune. One of the most vivid examples from Scrip...  Read More

"In your anger, do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold." — Ephesians 4:26-27 (NIV)Anger is a natural human emotion, but when left unresolved, it can become a prison—not just for those who wronged us, but for ourselves. Dr. Don Colbert, in his book Deadly Emotions, shares the story of a pastor named Karl whose unresolved anger was lite...  Read More