Anxiety now ranks as the Number One mental health disorder in America. Nearly 20% of the population are being treated for anxiety-related issues…many more receive no treatment or are unaware of the root cause of problems. As Christians, we believe that Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace, but we can’t always figure out howContinue reading “PAL: The Answer to Anxiety”
Category Archives: Knowing God
Prayer: Growing Up in Christ
God parents each of us perfectly! Growing in grace and knowledge as Jesus did is an individual responsibility. But we all–whether we have children or not–have opportunities to disciple (or spiritually parent) others. This prayer guide is a tool ifor the growing up process–for ourselves and others. Parenting is a privilege and responsibility that allowsContinue reading “Prayer: Growing Up in Christ”
It’s too much. We can’t do it.
“This place is a wasteland. Send them on, Jesus. There’s not enough here to meet our needs…let alone their needs.” Do you ever look around your world and feel like that? The problems and the heartaches seem too big. The resources too meager. You’ve seen miracles…seen Jesus work but now you are tired. That’sContinue reading “It’s too much. We can’t do it.”
Do I matter? Does anyone care?
It is the question we hate feeling: Do I matter? Does anyone care? We spend much of our lives seeking activities and relationships that give us an affirmative answer. There is only One who can answer that to our complete satisfaction. The only One who can answer it is the One who created us. Animals areContinue reading “Do I matter? Does anyone care?”
Heartsong AART
Jesus was the Word Incarnate – the Living Word. God’s goal is for our transformation of our human nature into Christ-likeness. That is quite a project, isn’t it?! Sometimes we need help figuring out how the truths of Scripture can be incorporated into our lives. Animals have a special ability to touch our hearts. TheContinue reading “Heartsong AART”
Danger & Devastation: Fire Insurance
We buy fire insurance with the hope that we never need it. In the natural realm, it works reasonably well. Even if the policy is not that good, fire insurance works well to gives us peace of mind and even a poor policy will mitigate the devastation if a fire happens. So, a fire insurance policyContinue reading “Danger & Devastation: Fire Insurance”
Workshops: Fit Faith
God created us for Himself–and each other. Learning together is a great way to build relationships and grow in grace & knowledge. Heartsong Ministries offers a series of workshops called FIT FAITH which target the key components of a healthy faith-walk. FIT FAITH: Joy in the Journey Gain a fresh view of God’s presenceContinue reading “Workshops: Fit Faith”
Fit Faith: Soul Training for His Glory
Eternal life is the free gift of God. The walk of faith is demanding! The life of faith requires a solid foundation. Fit Faith looks at the components of a healthy faith life and provides tools for disciples to utilize. The Four Sessions of Fit Faith include the life basics of Prayer, Bible Study, Service/ministryContinue reading “Fit Faith: Soul Training for His Glory”
Advent: A Partridge in a Pear Tree?
It seems to be a rather odd song, doesn’t it? What could assorted birds, maids ‘a-milking,’ drummers and dancers have to do with Christmas? You might be surprised. Before we start exploring the story, though, why not download a free coloring book to go with it at the DLTK site? Then listen to the song asContinue reading “Advent: A Partridge in a Pear Tree?”
Hearing God in Horrors of Hurt
On the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, looking to Jesus–our INTERCESSOR–is a blessed endeavor! May you enjoy this excerpt from my devotional, Fixing our Eyes on God. There are some wonderful, awe-inspiring revelations of Jesus that begin with “I.” He is the I am, the Image of the invisible God, immortal, immutable,Continue reading “Hearing God in Horrors of Hurt”