Positive Self Talk: Learning from David's Example in Psalm 42

Positive Self Talk: Learning from David’s Example in Psalm 42

“When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” - Henry Ford

Positive self-talk is not a privilege reserved for the likes of King David; it is a powerful tool available to all believers. In his Psalms, David demonstrates how he encouraged himself in the Lord, even in the face of his most daunting trials. This practice, when embraced, can strengthen our faith and provide solace in God’s unwavering faithfulness.

When All Else Fails, Try Love: Love Never Fails

When All Else Fails, Try Love: Love Never Fails

The Encyclopedia Britannica defines love as “an emotion characterized by strong feelings of affection for another arising out of kinship, companionship, admiration, or benevolence. In a related sense, ’love’ designates a benevolent concern for the good or welfare of others.”

The Dilution of Love in Modern Society

The word love has been used and misused differently in modern society. We have people who say:

Encourage Yourself: Finding Divine Protection in Fearful Times

Encourage Yourself: Finding Divine Protection in Fearful Times

“We have nothing to fear, but fear itself.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Trusting God for divine protection is not always easy, especially when news media, social media, and our environment often present us with clear and present danger. How often have you been fearful as a child of God, but then remembered a verse of scripture and felt comforted or assured because the scripture says, “God is not a man that he should lie” (Numbers 23:19)?