“We had been praying. We felt so sure of this course of action. We had even witnessed a positive response to treatment initially. Hadn’t we been seeking God’s will for our son and felt his tender leading to this current course of action? Then why wasn’t it working? How could his condition now be labeled “severe”? Why did God choose to let this happen to our son?”

“Have you felt lonely today, yesterday, this past year? Do you feel like you spend more time feeling isolated than feeling fulfilled by your social community? As cliché as this sounds, you are not alone in this, and that is why this is such an important thing to talk about seriously and to look at with a biblical lens. CNN reported in October 2023 that in a recent Meta-Gallup survey one in four adults worldwide reported that they feel fairly or very lonely. (Nicioli, 2023). This is the standard worldwide and we are no different in Canada (Statistics Canada, 2021). Loneliness is experienced by many people and can be debilitating.” But there’s always hope! Keep reading…

Jesus’ life on earth was to conquer sin, shame, and death, and offer everlasting life to those who put their faith in Him. But there was a process even for God Himself to follow, a royal order to put Jesus on the throne over heaven and earth. And thankfully, this plan graciously included humans.

Happy New Year! January is often a time where we become filled with the desire to make big changes. Too often we have the best of intentions to make these positive changes only to find ourselves overwhelmed and discouraged a few weeks into the new year. Whether you had intentions of being more prepared for unexpected expenses, dealing with debt, or simply trying to make ends meet, financial stress can take a toll on your well-being. In this article, we’ll explore practical strategies to help you navigate overwhelm and regain control of your big financial changes for 2024.

The British monarchy has been followed by millions of people around the world for decades. Their lives captivate us with romance, drama, and intrigue most likely from the fairy tales of castles, princes, and princesses since we were children. Many have adored Prince William as they’ve watched him grow and prepare to become a future king. One thing he has had to do to train for this position is learn to defend his country from the front lines, like kings have done in millenniums past. Even David marched out in front with his mighty men before and after he became king.

Tune into a fascinating, hard, and eye-opening conversation as Sammy interviews Carl Teichrib about his book, “Games of Gods, The Temple of Man in the Age of Re-Enchantment.” They dive into discussions on climate change, what the enemy looks like in various cultures, and how we as Christians can have Gospel conversations in places that might make us feel uncomfortable, but open doors to people hearing about Jesus who may never have before.

Let’s pretend I come for a visit. The long wait for children has left you feeling broken. There is safe space for you to share your deepest heartache about it all with someone who understands. Then comes a blessing which gives you hope to carry on, and a plan to find Jesus’ beautiful gifts in the waiting.

The Passover was a grand celebratory reminder of God’s deliverance and independence for Israel from Egypt. It reminded them of His provision and protection, which carried on through the wilderness and into the Promised Land. Over a thousand years later, the Israelites had mixed feelings as they journeyed towards the festival once again. Israel lost their independence and were now under the control of the Roman empire. Their hearts weighed heavy because they knew what they were supposed to be – a privileged nation under God’s rule alone. Yet, as they travelled toward Jerusalem for the yearly Passover, they held onto hope that the words of the prophets of Yahweh would soon come true. Little did majority of the people know that year that the Deliverer was already in their midst.

It’s Hope Through Hard Times’ fourth birthday! Celebrate with us by discovering the exciting things in store this year. To find out what’s coming, look for all the green highlighted sections in this post!

Happy New Year! Explore this year’s theme and the joyful account of where it began.