I Need More…REST People put in many hours of work each week. Weeknight evenings are filled with activities for children and meetings of all sorts. When the weekend rolls around, there are many activities that we want to participate in. There are sports for children, recreation for families, and leisurely…

I Need More…CONFIDENCE Meet Doug. As he toes the line for the final game of his senior year basketball season, he wonders if his scholarship dream is going to happen. Meet Kristin. As she graduates from college, she wonders if she’s adequate for her new job. Meet Samantha. As she…

I Need More…STRENGTH After several attempts of twisting and tapping, the lid just wouldn’t budge. “Honey, can you open this for me?” Her teenage son is eager to flex his muscles. He opens the jar and hands it back to his mother. Life is sometimes like that jar, isn’t it?…

I Need More…GOOD NEWS Indeed, we live in frazzled and frustrated times. Just turn on the nightly news. So frequently we are given reports of events that have devastated property and lives; are told about individuals that have deviated from law and order; and hear of other stories that dampen…

I Need More…FAITHFUL FRIENDS A friend is someone who knows all about me and likes me anyway. Have you heard that description of a friend? How would you define what a friend is? Are you happy with the friends you have? Do you wish you had more friends or different…

I Need More…TIME As you reflect upon previous events in your life—gatherings, graduations, weddings, birthdays, business, kids, careers, vacations, and visits. Do you wishfully think: “If only I had a little more time? More time with my kids. More time with my elderly parents. More time to relax and enjoy…

God’s Encouraging Word … when I wonder if I will go to heaven “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16 I saw my name on Santa’s list!  I was…

God’s Encouraging Word … when I am suffering Are you familiar with tunnel vision?  Someone experiencing tunnel vision can see an object directly ahead, but they often fail to notice what’s around it.  Maybe age or injury has robbed them of their peripheral vision.  Maybe they grow fatigued during a long…

God’s Encouraging Word … when I am tired Sleep experts advise getting seven to eight hours of sleep a night.  We need rest for our tired bodies to recuperate. Even on the most regular day, life is draining.  The work day is long and the demands are great.  The commute, getting…

God’s Encouraging Word … when I am worried Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. – 1 Peter 5:7 Erma Bombeck once told about Donald.  Donald was worrying about going to school.  Here is how he expressed his anxieties: “My name is Donald.  I don’t know anything. …