Hope for the Hurting

6 Tips For When Life is Hard
Trials. Stresses. Difficult Times. Where do we turn when life is hard? Jesus told us we would face trials and He offered encouragement so we could maintain our peace. Yet, knowing we will face trials and knowing what to do about them are two very different things. These 6 tips when life is hard help us know what to do in difficult times.

How to Cultivate a Grateful Lifestyle that Helps Us Have a Good Day
God commands us to come with Him with thanksgiving in every situation we find ourselves in. If there is one thing I’ve learned about God, it’s that He doesn’t command us to do anything that isn’t His best for us. And if cultivating a grateful lifestyle is for our good, just perhaps this will foster our ability to perceive each day as good, even when there are bad moments within each day.

Is It The Blues Or Something Else?
Everyone gets the blues sometimes. But what do you do when the blues don’t go away? Is it the blues or something else? It can be hard to tell, but there are some signs and symptoms that give us clues. There is hope and you are not alone.

How God’s Promises Help Us Have a Good Day
With the global pandemic, financial stressors from inflation and job loss, as well as wars and rumors of war, it’s easy to become stressed and worried. But God’s antidote to that is living in his peace. The best way I know to live in God’s peace is to trust His promises. Today, we’re going to do a deep dive into how God’s promises help us have a good day.

God is Greater than Our Problems
We are all facing problems today between relationship difficulties, financial hardship, legal problems, job loss, health problems, and deaths of loved ones and friends. But, God is greater than our problems. We can strive in our own might or surrender to Him. We can choose the stress of trying to do it all or surrender it all to God. Read more for how God shows how He is greater than our problems with examples in the Bible.

How Starting Your Day with God Helps You Have a Good Day
What if I told you that you have within your control the ability to make not only Mondays a good day, but every day a good day? We’ll explore how starting your day with God helps you have a good day. We’ll cover why it’s important to start your day with God, how to start your day with God, what the Bible says about starting your day, prayers to pray as you start your day, and a 5 minute morning routine.

Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2022
Mother’s Day is coming soon. I searched and searched for the best Mother’s Day gift ideas for that special someone on your list. These 35 unique gifts are perfect for Mother’s Day, mom’s birthday, or any special occasion. The good news is they can all be bought online and there’s something to fit any budget.

20 Reasons You Are a Great Mom
It’s easy to lose sight of all the reasons why you are a great mom. In a day and age when social media makes comparison all too tempting and easy, the reasons why you’re an amazing mom may not be the first thoughts that come to your mind. But, God knew! That’s why He picked you to mother your children. Read more for 20 reasons you are a great mom.

How to Comfort a Friend Who Has Lost a Child
How do you comfort a friend who has lost a child? When a friend is grieving, what are encouraging words you can say? What are actions you can do to bring comfort to a friend in their time of loss.

God Will Meet You Where You Are
We all go through seasons in our Christian walk. In some seasons, we are full of faith, close, and growing, and other seasons we may feel dry and maybe even distant. It’s comforting to know that God will meet us where we are. Whether we’re full of faith in God and our relationship with Him, or wondering if He sees us or knows our name.