I want to start this message by quoting a verse I’m sure you all know; “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11. I feel as though this verse is often the first verse we’re introduced to. I’ve seen it on shirts, journals, planners, and billboards. Regardless of where someone is on their journey with God, this verse will come up…
Read MoreThe pain was so intense; I was crawled up in the fetal position. It literally felt like I was being ripped apart. I cried out loud, LORD, what is this? Heal me! As I tossed and turned, over, and over again. I was literally alone, in despair, afraid, gripped by fear and anxiety. My husband had begun working the night shift. There was no one but me in the house. Alone and afraid, the anxiety and fear gripped me like a vice.
Read MoreThe past few weeks have become chaotic in the world we are now navigating in. There is so much going on that is beyond our control. Coronavirus has affected so many in different ways. Sickness to some, isolation, financial burdens, and even mental health issues to countless others. Because of this, the world finds itself with added turmoil. There is a sense of scrambling taking place as people struggle with a very new “normal”, steps are being taken as new answers become a daily routine, there are so many seeking answers and looking for remedies to try and contain the spread of this even further.
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