Do you struggle to be honest with God about how you feel? Can we pray for you today? “Let us draw near to God, with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith…” (Hebrews 10:22) One of my favorite authors, Madeleine L’Engle wrote a telling poem, Dear God, I hate you. Love, Madeleine To some Christians this poem would seem blasphemous....... >Read More

Tags: anger, asking God why, disappointment, Elizabeth Withers, frustration, overcome fears, unconditional love

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When life seems unfair, it can help to talk things over with others. Join our daily chats to talk about it online. Please open your Bible and read Matthew 20:1-16. There’s a line in a song by Relient K that goes “the beauty of grace is that it makes life not fair.” I thought of this line as I read this... >Read More

Tags: darren hewer, Devotional, disappointment, fairness, God, grace, hope, Jesus Christ, LIFE, Men, parables, stress, unfair

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If you could use someone to talk to and pray with, our mentors are here to help. “And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.  Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;  perseverance, character; and character, hope.”  Romans 5:2-4 It was sixth hour. The dreaded hour. Eighth...... >Read More

Tags: Amy Stockfisch, Devotional, disappointment, embarrassment, faith, God, growing up, hope, Men, pain, perseverance, suffering, trust

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“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” Hebrews 6:19 Are you facing a tough road today? Our mentors are available. Can we help?   We have many hopes here on earth, don’t we? Before my nephew, Conner, was born, we all had many hopes for his birth. Our biggest hope was that he would make it... >Read More

Tags: Devotional, disappointment, disappointment with god, faith, God, hope, Men, patience, prayer, Robyn Williams, unanswered prayer

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Have you been neglected your heart? Take our study to get the weeds out. “Above all else guard your heart for it is the well spring of life.” Proverbs 4:23 We have a small garden in our yard. In the busyness of life, our garden is often neglected. When it really starts to look bad, I am motivated to do some... >Read More

Tags: anger, Devotional, disappointment, faith, frustration, garden, God, guarding your heart, heart, Men, mike woodard, weeds

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Wondering what your purpose in life is? If you’re feeling despondent, talking to someone can help. Contact us anytime. Something is awry—we feel disconnected. We connect with a career, find meaning in family, yet long for something more. We feel the frustration I felt on Christmas morning, 1964. I assembled a nine-year-old’s dream gift:...... >Read More

Tags: boredom, Devotional, disappointment, faith, God, max lucado, Men, priorities, Satisfaction, unsatisfied

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Is your heart heavy today? We have mentors ready to talk and pray with you . “COME unto me all you who are weary and heavy burdened and I will give you rest … for your souls” (Matthew 11:28). Are you feeling parked in your faith and not moving forward as you would like? Take some time today to respond... >Read More

Tags: burdened, commune, disappointment, distracted life, gail rodgers, Holy Spirit, joy, peace, rest, self-pity, worry

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