We all face challenges in life—financial struggles, loss of loved ones, and relational problems. The question isn’t whether hardships will come; it’s how we’ll respond when they do. The following verse found in the book of Psalms tells us that while pain and sorrow are real, God’s joy is always available to us. Psalm 30:5b (NLT)Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.? The joy we find in God is more than a fleeting emotion—it’s all-encompassing,…
Being a mother is an incredible joy, but it is arguably the hardest job in the world. You have to be a chef, chauffeur, and cleaner all in one—oh, and you have to do it all at the same time. Even when your kids turn 18, leave the house, or get married and have kids of their own—you never really stop being a mom. Whatever season you’re in, I have a special message for you. Check it out below. Whether…
My grandmother was a tough lady. She could cook dinner, perm her hair, sew a dress, and fix a carburetor all at the same time. But, the strongest thing she ever did was raise two boys all on her own. You see, my grandmother was a single mom. I watched her do everything she could to provide for her family. So, I know it’s hard, not just because I am a pastor, but because I grew up with it. And…