Being content is rare in this world. There is always something bigger, better, newer, and brighter. There is always someone prettier, skinnier, smarter and younger. In a world filled with discontent, how can we be at peace and have a content heart? The answer is Christ. Christ gives us the strength we need to overcome…
Rest in the Father
Resting in the Lord is much more than taking a nap on Sundays. Resting in the Lord is a mindset of pure trust and belief in His love and care. Are you fretting, anxious and mad over a situation where it seems evil is winning? Are you doubting that God is still on the move…
Run to the Father
Our God is a Healer. He can heal our emotions, our brokenness, our wounded hearts and our shattered dreams. He can heal us physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. However, sometimes He is the last one we ask for help. If we start feeling depressed, we often start trying to reason why. Then we look for…
Seasons of Mourning
Times of mourning and sadness will come. Ecclesiastes 4 tells us that there will be seasons of grief and sorrow. Jesus told us in John 14 that in this world we will have trouble, however, to take heart (be encouraged) and BELIEVE in Him because through Him we can overcome just as He has. How…
If Only
If only my friends would encourage me more. If only my husband would spend more time with me. If only the preacher would preach more exciting sermons. If only my kids would respect me. Have you ever said or thought any of these statements? We sometimes feel the missing piece to our happiness puzzle is…
Beautiful in Christ
I think sometimes we are our own worst critic. We focus on our few extra pounds, new wrinkles, frizzy or graying hair and we feel we just can’t keep up with everyone. Well, guess what? We don’t have to keep up with anyone! In Christ, we are complete. Instead of focusing on our outer appearance…
Battle Prayers
As Daughters of Christ, we are in a daily battle. This battle is not for our souls as Christ has won that battle on the Cross and in Him we are a new creation. However, we are battling in the Spirit to stand firm and for other souls that need redemption. Several years ago, I…
Planting Seeds
Think of our minds as a garden; the type of seeds we put in the ground determines what type of crop we will have. When we constantly put negative and worldly info into our minds, then we will reap a harvest of worry and insecurity. When we sow God’s Word along with prayer, we reap…
Bring God Back
Did God leave us? Is that why tragedies like Uvalde happen? Absolutely not. God has not left us. As His children, He lives within us by His Holy Spirit. He promises in His Word that He will never leave nor forsake us. So what do I mean, “bring God back”? This is my thought: Bring…
His Rest
May has always been a busy month for my husband and I. We have our anniversary, our Son’s birthday, Chad’s sisters birthday, Youth Camp Fundraisers, and Baccalaureate service for Seniors just to mention a few. May is a challenge for me. Yesterday, as I was hurrying through my to-do list, emotion, like a warm salty…
Melaina Ferrell 