Trusting God

When You Are Troubled by Doubt

31 May by Hariette Petersen

Faced with a troubling situation?  Is anxiety building from some crisis in your life?  I felt that way this weekend.  The situation was beyond my control.  Nothing I could do but watch.  And wait.  And wonder. I felt lonely in the midst of people surrounding me at church.  I felt alone though family sat next to [...]

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Bible Verses About Faith

22 May by Hariette Petersen

Below are several Bible verses about faith.  Feel free to add your favorite in the comment box. FAITH DEFINED: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.” Hebrews 11:1-2 “By faith we understand that the universe was formed at [...]

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Opps! Be Careful!

14 May by Hariette Petersen

We never know just what it is that can trip us up.  We walk along in life without a thought to the traps being set for us.  We must be careful. For some reason, today, I found myself singing: “Be careful little eyes what you see, be careful little eyes what you see.  For the Father [...]

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Whine, Whine, Whine!

11 May by Hariette Petersen

How long will it take our children to believe we will do good things for them…better than they can imagine? How many good things will we give them for them to trust we have the best possible things in store for them? How many times must we tell them to do it our way before they learn our wisdom comes from experience and the Lord’s guidance in our lives?

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A Lifetime

26 April by Karen

“Pray without ceasing.”  I Thessolonians 5:17  It amazes me that the God of the universe wants me to talk to Him. He draws me near and allows me to rest in His goodness, compassion, and mercy. It is during these intimate encounters that I sense God’s presence in my life the most. I approach my [...]

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The Weight and Wait of Love

12 April by Hariette Petersen

Ever feel weighted down by the heartache of others? Marriage problems. Betrayals. Various trials and persecutions. False accusations. You counsel, advise and share the discernment the Lord has given you. You struggle to right a wrong; you wear your knees out praying for wisdom. Your mind spins with words to say and logic to impart [...]

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