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Blessings: Facing the Trials of This Life

By Dave Burchett Reposted from theFish.com A very dear person in my life is facing a tough decision. This faithful follower prays for wisdom, guidence, assurance and peace. The result so far is confusion and doubt. When…
What Song Comforts You During Trials?

By Dave Burchett Re-posted from theFish.com My friend Ed Underwood asked this question via social media. “When you are going through hard times what song comforts you?” I have been thinking about that recentl…
When God Says, "Gotcha!"

By Dean Lusk You may be familiar with the true story from 2005 about a radio show listener who thought she'd won $100,000 in a radio contest. She called in at the correct time and was told she'd won "100 grand." After s…
Why Me Lord?

By Dave Burchett Why me Lord? I suspect that most of us have cried out to God with that question. And I would also guess that ninety-nine percent of the time we are asking God why some trial or affliction has come our wa…
The Ways of Life Made Known

This is a post that I wrote over at dedicatedfaith.org, but I wanted to share here as well. It is almost impossible to describe the immense turmoil the world is going through right now: entire countries are in uproar, r…
What is Really a Blessing?

I've found myself in awe of how blessed I am many times over the past few months. I have amazing friends, two wonderful churches, the best job I could ask for in my last year of college, the ability to get an education,…
Finding God Admist Trouble

By Jessica There are things that separate us from God's presence. Being in the natural state of our flesh nature. We are walking in the flesh on earth. We must have the indwelling holy spirit to overcome this in our life…
Overspiritualized Advice: Maybe Everything Doesn't Happen for a Reason

It seems to me that lately when people ask me "what's up/how are you?" I, in my attempts to be open and honest -- mind you, with people I'm only getting to know -- I'm not necessarily listened to, let alone heard, becaus…
Life's Speed Bumps

During my recent staycation I ran 6 days straight totaling 30 miles. It felt great having the ability and endurance to accomplish that and enjoy it in the process. The goal was to take the 2 following days to rest and…
Broken Pottery Made Whole: The Role of Broken Vessels

By Amy at Make Me a Mary We are nearing the end of a rough week, and I am thinking about clay pots. There's an old Indian tale I love about a cracked pot. As the story goes, a water-bearer daily carries two water pots…