Category Archives: journey

Are You Trusting God or Trying to Control Everything?

Life is a balance between trusting God and seeking control, which can create anxiety and stress. Surrendering our plans to God allows us to embrace His perfect timing and peace. Trusting Him, even in uncertainty, leads to spiritual growth and freedom, reminding us that His plans exceed our expectations.

When God Seems Distant

When God feels distant, believers are called to trust in His promises and seek Him through His Word, persistent prayer, and reflection on His faithfulness. These seasons are not signs of His absence but opportunities to grow in faith, relying on His timing and purpose. By staying connected to Christian community and choosing faith over feelings, we can continue to walk faithfully, confident that God is closer than we realize.

CROSSROADS DEVOTIONAL IS AVAILABLE!

My name is Ryan Stratton and I wrote a book called “Crossroads.” It’s a forty day devotional and I am really excited about it! You’ve been in a position and situation where you have had to make a big decision. You may have felt an overwhelming sense of dread or anxiety because you keep tryingContinue reading “CROSSROADS DEVOTIONAL IS AVAILABLE!”

Asking the Right Question

We have all been at crossroads and have to figure out which path to take that will be the best for your life. Some of the questions we ask are, “Which way does God want me to go?”, “How do I know if I make the right choice?”, “What is the best option for meContinue reading “Asking the Right Question”

Discovering God through the book of Jonah (Part 2)

The Book of Jonah teaches us A LOT about who God is. Chapter 2 forces us to focus and evaluate what we pray and believing God answers prayers.

The Journey Continues

Click here to read Acts 28. Paul makes it to Rome. His journey to Rome was full of turmoil, danger, unrest, and more. Yet through all of this, Paul kept his faith. That’s remarkable! Paul believed God when He said Paul would make it to Rome. I wonder how many times Paul had to remindContinue reading “The Journey Continues”

Word of Grace

Colossians 1:1-2 “From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will, and Timothy our brother. To the holy and faithful brothers and sisters in Christ in Colossae. Grace and peace to you from God our Father.” This is the beginning of April and Easter is just a few days away. Each month, I haveContinue reading “Word of Grace”

Destroying Bridges to Build New Ones

Watching this bridge being destroyed so a stronger one would be build in place of it made me think about the bridges we have built in our lives that need to be destroyed. Think about that for a minute. What bridges have you or I built that we need gone, or to be redirected? IsContinue reading “Destroying Bridges to Build New Ones”