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So where is our hope found? True hope is found only in Jesus Christ! The writer of Hebrews says: "Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;" - Hebrews 6:19 An anchor keeps a ship from drifting when the storm comes. Our hope in Christ keeps our hearts steady when life becomes difficult. The apostle Peter reminds us, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant m

Our hope is not found in our circumstances, our abilities, or other peope. Our hope is found in the Lord Himself. A farmer plants his seed long before he sees a harvet. He continues to water and care for the field because he expects the crop to come. His confidence is based on what he knows. Why do we need hope? There will be days when life seems overwhelming. David experienced fear, loneliness, and persecution, yet he continually turned back to God- waiting and expecting hel

Have you ever been in a dark tunnel? At first all you see is darkness, but then, far ahead, you notice a small light. That light give you confidence that the darkness will not last forever. Life often brings dark valleys of sickness, sorrow, disappointment, and uncertainty. During those times, God calls us to place our hope in Him. The psalmist in Psalms 43:5 says, "Why art thou cast down, O my soul And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God: for I shall yet prai

Ecclesiastes 4:13“Better is a poor and wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.” Have you become resistant to correction? Or are you unwilling to change? The moment you stop accepting counsel and admonition is the moment you stop growing. A teachable spirit is one of the greatest marks of wisdom. Proverbs 11:14“Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.” Counsel is defined as advice, opinion, or i

Peace is a state of harmony and the absence of hostility or violence. Genesis 21:25–30 tells us about the struggle between Abraham and Abimelech because of a dispute regarding a well that Abraham had dug, but Abimelech's servants had been using it and had "violently taken away" from Abraham's servants. Abraham chose to offer a gift so they might come to an amicable agreement and have peace between themselves. Abraham chose humility over proving who was right. Abraham valued p

John 11:35 "Jesus Wept." The shortest scripture in the bible, but can we learn from such a short passage? If you back all the way up to verse 1, Lazarus was sick- near death. Mary and Martha sent for Jesus to come see his friend, who the bible tells us that Jesus loved, because he was so low. Jesus sent word that 'this sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God...' Then... Lazarus died. Jesus wasn't there yet. Everyone was grieved and the people probably didn't unde

On a clear night, you can look up into our beautiful Milky Way Galaxy and see the star Deneb. This star is one of the brightest stars we can see in our galaxy, even though it is approximately 2,000 light-years away. Scientists believe that to be about 9 quadrillion miles! (That would be 9,000,000,000,000,000 if you'd like to count those zeros!) As a reference point, the International Space Station is only about 250 miles above the Earth. Can you imagine the care God has, that

II Samuel 22:2-3 “...The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; The God of my rock; in him will I trust: He is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour;...” Trust. What a simple, small word… but what does it mean? Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines trust as: Confidence; a reliance or resting of the mind on the integrity, veracity, justice, friendship or other sound principle of another person. This begs the question- in who

James 1:5 "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him." Let's face it- with our technology driven society, we know a lot of things. We can google almost anything, learn anything, apply ourselves to anything... I remember when I was 18 years old, I hired someone to change the brakes on my car. I was going to be gone, so I left the brake pads and car for them to get the job done. I returned to a

Have you ever thought about what it means to love? Maybe you can think of someone very special to you that you love, like your mom, dad, nana or grandpa. And maybe you can think of someone who loves YOU very much. Now, think about the way you and that special person treat one another. Are there lots of hugs? Do you try to help each other? Do you like to spend time together and do fun things? The way we treat our loved ones can show a lot about how much we love them, can’t it?

"Casting all your care upon Him for he careth for you." I Peter 5:7 Anger and frustration are emotions many single mothers experience, even when they love their children deeply and desire to honor God. Long days, financial pressure, exhaustion, loneliness, and unmet expectations can quietly pile up inside your heart. When on one seems to notice how hard you are trying, those feelings can surface as irritation, resentment of even anger. At certain times, a single mother can ex

"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." -2 Corinthians 12:9 Guilt is a heavy emotion many single mothers quietly carry feelings that they should 'do more', 'be more', or somehow 'be perfect'. You may replay past decisions. You may wonder if you are doing enough, saying the right things, or providing what your children truly need. You may feel responsible for things that were never fully in your control. Guilt tells

Did you know that you can be stronger than the most mighty and fierce warrior? Its true - with the help of God you really can be that strong! The Bible tells us, “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that taketh a city” (Proverbs 16:32). So even is someone is strong enough to capture a whole city, God wants to make YOU even stronger than that! God helps you do this by strengthening your heart - the way you think, the way yo

"And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgement: because as he is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love." I John 4:16-18 God is love. That's what the scripture says. But not just any love,

"The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit." -Psalm 34:18 Single motherhood carries an emotional weight that many people never fully see. You make decisions alone, carry responsibility daily, and show up even when you feel empty. On the outside they may appear capable, but inside there may be loneliness, fear, grief, anger or exhaustion. Single moms often carry emotions quietly. Worry about their children. Fear about the

Have you ever run out of something? The last cookie you were hoping to grab? The last pair of clean socks in your drawer? Maybe an opportunity to talk with a friend? Sometimes we are sad because things run out, and opportunities run out. The Bible tells us about a man who kept missing his chance to be healed. During certain times, an angel would trouble the water of a certain pool. Whoever could step in this pool first would be healed of whatever disease they had! This man co

Single motherhood often means no backup, no margin, and no pause button. Many single moms live tired for long periods of time. Some days feel heavier than others. The responsibilities never stop, and the expectations can feel endless. Concerns about provision- financial, emotional, and spiritual- can feel overwhelming. But these times of emotional stress do not last forever. God promises to provide for every need according to his wisdom and timing. His faithfulness extends to