Stress is a real thing. Once you grow up you may be dealing with stress every day. When you were younger, you probably didn’t have the worry, fear, and stress that comes with getting older. You didn’t have the same worries to stress over when you were young and care free. But it shouldn’t be this way, even when you are older. Living in this culture, we are told what should be most important to us. And in turn, we wear ourselves out stressing over those things. You must be the head of that corporate job. Or you must become…
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This time of year can be stressful for many. There are dozens of social gatherings to attend. You probably have a million things on your to-do list. And you can’t find a spare moment to catch up. I don’t know about you, but during these times I just crave peace. And I have seen many times that peace can truly only come from one place. “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.” (1 Thess. 3:16) The only way to really have peace in any season…
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This year has been difficult for many. And I know that fear and worry have clouded most of our minds. With all that has been going on in the past months, I know that it may be hard to be thankful. It may be hard to find joy when there is so much trouble around us. But we must be grateful, even in the unexpected. First Thessalonians 5:18 tells us, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” In all circumstances, give thanks. Even in the unexpected, stressful, and fearful circumstances…
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There is a lot going on in our world right now. And there is so much fear and confusion that stems from the unknowns. But there is something that we do know, and that is that God is in control. Even in these times of uncertainty, He is still in control. He is sitting on His throne and in looking out for His people. But I realize that in times like these, God’s complete control can sometimes be forgotten. So I want to give you some verses that tell of God’s control and protection. Romans 8:28 And we know that…