Joy That Circumstances Cannot Steal

By His Word “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.” —Philippians 4:4 Paul’s command may sound impossible when life becomes painful. How can we rejoice while grieving, worrying about someone we love, facing illness, or watching a cherished plan collapse? Paul was not asking Christians to pretend that sorrow does not hurt.Continue reading “Joy That Circumstances Cannot Steal”

When Holding On Becomes the Heavier Burden

On Second Thought “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.” — Psalm 55:22 Anxiety often begins quietly. It may first appear as a small uneasiness, a restless thought, or a vague sense that something is not right. But when it is repeatedlyContinue reading “When Holding On Becomes the Heavier Burden”