Sometimes unpleasant situations come up to our lives. Our default is reject them and refuse to go through the challenges they present to us. Think about this: what if we accept to learn from the challenging and uncomfortable situations that often present themselves in our lives? What kind of human beings will we be tomorrow if we embrace life's challenges with hope and faith? I dare you!
Read MoreWhat is happiness? What is its nature? What does God's Word say about happiness? In this short poem, Caio Fabio (a Brazilian writer and former pastor) reflects on what it means to be happy in the Kingdom of God. In other words, in this poem the author gives a brief description of happiness as an identity in the Kingdom of God.
Read MoreLament can be a simple, powerful and child-like prayer in the midst of anger, sorrow, sadness, grief and longing. Lament doesn’t deny or ignore reality but acknowledges the truth about where we are, how we feel, what we need, and cries out for God to narrow that gap. Laments can be expressed in many ways. Whatever form your lament takes, it is a way to start telling your story, naming your feelings, releasing painful memories to receive healing, comfort, encouragement, hope, guidance from God, by trusting Him.
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