Faith vs. Stubbornness

Faith is not mental. Faith is of the heart. With the heart man believes, not with the head (Rom. 10:8-10). Stubbornness is not faith, though true faith will produce perseverance. Faith is not knowledge about faith. Knowing something is true and becoming stubborn is not the same as “hearing” from God and walking in peace, …

Fulfilling needs?

"Looking for others to provide what we want doesn’t take us down as good a road as looking for people to love. It’s in giving not in receiving that we find life. ... God knows the fellowship that will fulfill your heart. Trust him to bring it to you, as you simply love the people …

The Story of Recovering from a Mysterious Illness

Emily had a normal, happy childhood, but when she turned 18 she started to experience pain and sickness, debilitating symptoms of a mysterious illness that could not be diagnosed.  The story of her recovery is very touching. Her fight and sense of adventure is remarkable, so I decided to post here: Emily Townsend's Story

A Quote on Trusting

I never trust what answers my anxieties the easiest. Jesus warned us in Matthew 6 that a rising tide of anxiety would wash away our freedom to think kingdom thoughts. He reminded us that only by trusting Gods' care for us would we be at rest enough to know his ways. - Wayne Jacobsen