God's Goodness in Our Lives- The book of Exodus paints a vivid picture: a rescued people, quick to worship in moments of triumph.

Do you ever experience feelings of fear and anxiety? If so, you are not alone. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), over 40 million adults (19.1%) in the U.S. have an anxiety disorder.1 Although most people will occasionally experience mild symptoms of fear and anxiety, others may find their symptoms to be debilitating. While our symptoms may vary from mild to severe, for those of us who are believers in Jesus, we can find comfort in His presence.

The situation demanded I throw out an S.O.S. prayer—pleading with God to handle it and show us what to do as we surrender to His will.

Friend, have you ever been told, “Do it afraid”? I have, and honestly, it didn’t turn out how I expected. Why? Because the foundation was off. Fear isn’t always something to push through. Sometimes, it’s a warning—a gentle check in our spirit that we’re stepping ahead of God or walking without Him entirely. I’ve learned this the hard way. I used to think God’s “No” meant I’d miss out when, in truth, it was His way of protecting and preparing me for something better.

When your child is battling addiction, every moment feels like a crisis waiting to happen. You wake up each day bracing for a phone call, a message, a silence that lasts too long. But even in the most fragile moments of fear, God can break through with a whisper so clear, you never forget it. Four months into my 17 year old daughter Regan’s treatment, I was still holding my breath. She had been doing well, connecting with her recovery group and finally starting to look health

It’s not uncommon for those who struggle with anxiety and fear to attempt to mask their weaknesses.

When we learn to trust God with the lives of our prodigal child, we don’t cease to have influence in their lives.

And when I’m looking at my schedule on any given morning, I am usually interrupted at least once.

This month’s guest blog is written by Lisa Wenninger, founder of Authentic Truths, who shares her personal journey of mothering two children

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” James 5:16-17 (ESV) Is your home absent of peace? Does one argument escalate into another? Is there one family member who seems to be the cause of all the chaos? Do you desire to disengage from the never-ending drama without detaching from the person altogether? Or maybe, you feel the only solution is to give the rel

“I sink in deep mire, where there is no foothold; I have come into deep waters, and the flood sweeps over me.” Psalms‬ ‭69:2‬ ‭ESV‬‬ Swim...

Growing up in an alcoholic home, I developed a coping mechanism for dealing with rejection.

"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews‬ ‭11:1‬ ‭NIV‬‬ I have always wanted to walk...

and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor.” Isaiah‬ ‭61:3‬ ‭NIV‬‬ A Deeper Kind of Grief The words kept playing over again in my mind. What do they mean for me and for you? I have heard many say lately, "I am just so sad. I am tired of

I have never been comfortable with the idea of letting go of my children for any reason; addiction is no exception. Even though they are adults and making grown-up decisions for their lives, the advice to let them go and allow them to hit their rock bottom shakes me to the core. Ask any mother the hardest decision they've had to make regarding their struggling child. They will most often say it was the "letting go". The same holds true for wives, sisters, and grandmothers. It

“For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah‬ ‭41:13‬ ‭NIV‬‬ The...

This week I made the mistake of trying to take a knife to a gunfight. The Lord had to remind me of the unseen spiritual battle we are engaged in as we live with addiction or other strongholds in our families. We fight and plead and beg and threaten as we try to fight this very spiritual battle with physical weapons. I learned when it comes to fighting for my family, I had to choose my battles wisely.