Give Thanks to the Lord!
It is easy to be overwhelmed in the midst of misery. Whether you’re facing your own sin, that of another’s against you, or suffering of one sort or another, we…
Sarah Ivill
Sarah Ivill (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary) is a Bible teacher and conference speaker who lives in Matthews, North Carolina with her husband and four children, and is a member of Christ Covenant Church (PCA). She is the author of numerous books and Bible studies, including The God Who Hears and Luke: That You May Have Certainty Concerning the Faith.
The Lord is Our Fortress
Ask anyone if they need help and the answer is usually Yes, at least if they’re honest. People need help finding a job. They need help navigating a difficult relationship.…
The Problem with Our Cisterns
She asked if I had time to talk. When a spot in my day cleared I called her. My sister in Christ had been praying about a particular temptation and…
Deliverance in Distress
Think of the last time you were in distress. Who was with you? What happened? When and where did it occur? Why was it so painful? How did you handle…
The Good Shepherd
Many people today do not understand the gospel. They live for their own kingdom, often wreaking havoc in their own lives, as well as in the lives of their family…
The Test of Trials
What trials are bringing you grief right now? Perhaps you are experiencing acute or chronic pain, illness, cancer treatments, or a broken bone. Maybe finances are tight and you aren’t…
Whom Shall I Fear?
Ask any child what they’re afraid of and you’ll likely hear answers such as snakes, the dark, falling off their bike, getting into trouble, not having any friends, being picked…
Prayer and Praise
In the midst of suffering it’s easy to turn to all the wrong people, places, things, and ideas for answers. Oftentimes, in our desperation we cling to whatever sounds most…
The Lord Hears
Sometimes, when we are going through suffering, we find ourselves wondering if the Lord has really heard our calls for help, especially when they seem to bring no relief. When…
The Lord Saves
Over the years of serving in women’s ministry I have spoken with many mothers who are grieved over a child who is not walking with the Lord. Oftentimes they recount…
God Restores
Are you experiencing a famine in your life right now? Perhaps you have been laid off from a job. Maybe after a season of achievements you now feel like no…
Patience in Suffering
No one has to convince us that suffering is hard. If you’ve lived any amount of time in this broken world you know what it means to suffer. No doubt…