Loneliness is a common struggle in our culture. Although a person may have 1,000 friends on Facebook, they may still feel very alone. Whether you’re young or old, single or married, you’ve probably struggled with loneliness. At our prison ministries, we know that everyone feels lonely at some point. How should […]
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At the most unexpected of times, life has a habit of taking a hammer to our nice little routine. Our comfortable world is broken by heartbreak or illness or tragedy. At other times, the burden of responsibility threatens to overwhelm us with stress and fatigue. In our prison ministries, we work […]
It’s one of the most powerful tools in our spiritual life, yet we often neglect it. Although it takes just a few minutes, it can provide lasting strength and motivation for the whole day. Meditating on Scripture can transform our lives because it allows the Holy Spirit to teach us […]
In a poor Scottish home in the early 1800s, a father led his family in prayer. One of his sons would later write, “How much my father’s prayers impressed me…he poured out his whole soul with tears for the conversion of the heathen world to the service of Jesus, and […]
In January, many Christians start a Bible reading plan to read the Bible through in a year. But, sometimes, they become bogged down in difficult sections, get behind schedule, and give up. How can we stay on track with our Bible reading? How can we keep our devotions fresh and interesting? […]
Overwhelmed. Desperate for answers. Struggling to keep your head above water. We’ve all been there at one time or another. So we can relate to David when he cries out, “Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, […]
If you’ve ever experienced symptoms of depression, you’re not alone. Results from the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey showed that 11% of 15-24 year olds had experienced depression at some point. And a 2002 Canadian study found that approximately 8% of Canadians will have major depression in their lifetime. Sometimes, depression can result from […]
Remember when the nurse placed your newborn in your arms for the first time? Gazing at this tiny human being, precious and completely helpless, you sensed a weighty responsibility. This child was now yours to care for, feed, clothe, and train up in God’s ways. Whether you have a newborn, […]
Each person has been created with an inborn God-consciousness…an understanding that there is an unapproachable, powerful Presence living throughout the whole universe. Rudolf Otto argued that “the numinous” was part of every human mind, referring to the God-consciousness of man. The holiness of God is difficult for mortal man to […]
One of the defining characteristics of our culture is the selfish pursuit of pleasure. We often hear, “If you had fun, that’s the most important thing.” And we tend to understand life through the question, “How will it affect me?” But, in the Gospels, Jesus taught us to live in […]