He has the power to deliver you out of the storm. What makes you anxious? Maybe it’s the news on social media, or the economy. Maybe it’s rising global tensions and uncertainty about the future. Or a painful fracture in a close relationship. Whatever it is, God already knows about it and offers you peace in the midst of it. He says,
Did he get up each morning wondering if that would be the day? Hope deferred makes the heart sick. And longing fulfilled is like a tree of life (Proverbs 13:12). We all know what it feels like to wait for a promise to be fulfilled. Some are small, such as when our spouse says, “I promise to pick up the groceries on
It’s an eternal well connected people know how to access. A joyful shout erupts when the football team wins. A child squeals with delight at the sight of a new puppy. Tears of joy mark a reunion of beloved friends. Yet there’s a deeper, more lasting joy available to us every day. Psalm 100 captures the essence of it: Shout for joy to
The joyful ones let go of what was to embrace what could be. Some of the older men wept as they watched the foundation of the new building being laid. These guys had been around to see the splendor of Solomon’s temple, and they must have wondered if the new one would live up to memory. They could remember the good old
We are so grateful for our interns here at Wooddale Church. In this season, God has given us the privilege to invest in outreach-oriented leaders whose hearts are wired to share the hope of the Gospel. We thought you should get to know them a little bit! What better way than a fun question and response? Rebekah Vincent – Worldwide Marcos Pena
Much like the trees in my tattoo, there have been stretches of my life that have felt barren, empty and hopeless. Difficult circumstances have made me question my self-worth. Through my faith journey, I’ve grown to understand that God sees me as extremely valuable. When I look down at my arm, the birds in the air and the roots of the trees
God first brought me ten tiny fingers & ten tiny toes. Then, He brought me tiny twins that were siblings of my first foster love. The ways God has shown up since are unbelievable and undeniable: meals delivered, bottles and laundry washed, groceries delivered. Healthy babies, supportive family members, wonderful social workers, and His grace and peace over our home. Letting these
I really struggled to recover from my divorce. When my wife left, there were many days of being so numb, I needed to leave myself notes to know what to do next. There were tears from stress and loneliness. I often hid from my friends because I was embarrassed and didn’t want anyone to know. That included people at church. I felt
