How To Trust When There's No Resolution
I thought this would be one more thing added to the list of “cancelled due to the coronavirus.” But God had other plans.
Jesus in the Small Spaces
There are glimmers of hope in this time, in the small gatherings. Jesus is still here with us, just as he was in our church gatherings in the building.
The Way Forward During Doubt
I was discouraged, believing the lie that I was inadequate as we prepared to go to Brazil with Amazon Outreach.
Unburdening Your Heart When Times Are Tough
I felt like we were being slammed from all sides. Couldn't catch a breath it seemed. It left me exhausted and stressed. And then the other shoe dropped.
The Key to Moving Beyond Fear
I was terrified. Something I couldn't quite place was making me feel fear. "God, that's not helpful to me right now," I said, remembering a verse I had learned as a child.
Processing through loss during the COVID-19 crisis
This COVID-19 pandemic finds us dealing with loss of human touch and interaction, loss of routine, loss of emotional stability, and for many, job loss.
The Good in Good Friday
Why do we call Good Friday “good?” The whipping, beating, mocking that Jesus went through on Good Friday—how can that be good?
Finding Calm in Crisis
If you are like me, you may be feeling anxious, lonely, depressed, and maybe really cranky. Precious friends, Jesus is not surprised by this pandemic. He promises that he is with us bringing comfort and hope in this unsure time.
Generosity of a Child
This was an email I received from a Bent Tree family, who has two kids, ages 8 and 5. I love how the Lord is working and moving at our church!
A Christian Perspective on Halloween
Halloween is coming! Does that elicit excitement, or fill you with apprehension? It's a holiday that has a reputation for delving into some dark things, and in church circles for generating fear. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.