Life in this world—the way it is now and the way we are now—can be difficult, can’t it? It’s easy to become burdened, discouraged, depressed, or even traumatized when you suffer the loss of a loved one, when your health is failing, or when your dreams—your family, career, or lifelong ambitions—have crumbled.

What follows is an edited version of an email I sent to a friend who faced a heartbreaking situation involving a family member. I’m sharing it because it can apply to any faithful, godly person dealing with tragic events caused by a child’s, spouse’s, or parent’s bad choices.

May we remember that the ordinary, daily, and mundane acts of faithfulness and kindness that no one else knows are well-known by God. He is watching. He is keeping track.

I understand how, with our current mindset, it is difficult to imagine needing encouragement in Heaven. So let’s take a look at the ultimate servant leader, Jesus.

In our last blog we shared part one of the responses from our EPM staff and board members to the question Stephanie Anderson asked, “What is God teaching you in this season?” Today’s blog is part two. I think you’ll be greatly encouraged by what they had to share.

In this blog, our EPM staff and board members share what God has been teaching them in this challenging season. Terrific insights. I invite you to share what God is teaching you and what Scripture has been most meaningful to you by leaving a comment on my Facebook page!

Si vous êtes en proie à des phobies particulières, si vous avez régulièrement peur que vos proches, ou vous-mêmes, soient blessés ou tués, si vous avez peur pour n'importe quelle autre raison, voici quelques idées pour apprendre à les maîtriser.

In 2019, Randy Alcorn was interviewed on the topic of Heaven by the Senior Pastor at Crossroads Christian Church in Grand Prairie, Texas. In this clip, he summarizes 2 Peter 3:1-13 and shares the encouragement from that passage.

Here are portions of Psalm 18 that I meditated on recently before Nanci and I met with her doctor. (You can read an update on her health, and some good news we’re grateful for, on her Caring Bridge page.) God spoke to me through these verses, and I hope they speak to you too.