The number of people affected by anxiety and depression have been rising over the past decade. The isolation and stress of COVID only served to exacerbate this already alarming trend. The chronic stress of daily life has been leading to emotional exhaustion, with the greatest impact on the younger generations. As the level of stress... Continue Reading →
Prayer: When God Seems Silent
In our darkest hours we call out to God in prayer. We pray for help, rescue, healing, and intervention. Sometimes we see a clear answer to our prayers, but other times it may feel like God isn't listening. How do you measure the effectiveness of prayer? If it's measured by receiving the outcome we've ask... Continue Reading →
Stay Awake!
As I prepare my heart for Holy Week I find myself thinking a lot about spiritual readiness. Jesus frequently used the words asleep and awake to describe our spiritual readiness. Just before Jesus was betrayed he told his disciples that they would all fall away. Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all... Continue Reading →
Church in Philadelphia- Perseverance
In this letter Jesus provides words of encouragement for people who were faithful, but barely holding on. Philadelphia was a Roman trade center, filled with wealthy Romans and Non-Christian Jews. The early Christian church, however, was poor and powerless. This area also experienced frequent earthquakes, leaving this small church in a constant process of rebuilding.... Continue Reading →
Church in Smyrna- Persecution
The church in Smyrna was heavily persecuted for 250 years. They lived in relative poverty in this rich city due to their lowered social status and victimization. They were persecuted by Romans and Jews alike and many were put to death for their faith. This is one of 2 churches addressed that did not come... Continue Reading →