If I'm being completely honest, there are times I feel like throwing in the towel. For attempting to deliver at a high level on the various commitments involving career, family, community and other demands can leave many of us wanting to run in the other direction at times. However, these moments are when we need …
Tag: despair
God Playing Favorites?
Occasionally, someone will innocently ask me if I have a favorite child. Initially, I had a hard time understanding this question. For each of my children challenge me, bless me and fulfill me in various and different ways. Granted, sometimes, one is easier than the other to discipline, correct and/or instruct, but I honestly have …
Distracted By Discouragement?
One of the most powerful weapons Satan has to use against us is discouragement. For it fuels doubts, fears, anger, frustrations and resentments - all of which can distract us from serving Christ at our optimum. However, we do not have to allow these entanglements to remain when we remember three primary truths: Confirmation: We …
Christ In Crisis?
In the movie, Tomorrow Land, there is a scene that tells the story of two battling wolves. One is said to be the wolf of darkness and despair and the other is the wolf of light and hope. The question is then presented - which wolf wins? The answer? The one we feed. Although, this …