by Jodie Stevens | May 13, 2020 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction |
In an instant 20 years of chaos and drama suddenly stopped. Today is the anniversary of my brother’s death five years ago. He was an alcoholic for most of his life and lost the battle to his addiction on that fateful day when my Dad found him dead, surrounded by his...
by Jodie Stevens | May 7, 2020 | Bible and Theology, Choices, Fear and Anxiety, Happiness, Hope |
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27). We all long for peace. No one wants to be anxious and worried about things. God told us He would...
by Jodie Stevens | Apr 27, 2020 | Bible and Theology, Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Fear and Anxiety, Forgiveness, Hope, Love |
In the Old Testament, the prophet Jeremiah tells the people of Israel that those who survive the coming destruction will find blessing, even in a barren land. He tells them God will give rest to their souls and reminds them of His eternal promise: “I have loved...
by Jodie Stevens | Apr 2, 2020 | Hope, Bible and Theology, Love |
A message from the apostle Peter, a first century Christian. He was jailed and beaten; watched his fellow Christians die; and watched his church scatter. He said that because of God‘s great mercy, we have been born again. We have a priceless inheritance that is kept...
by Jodie Stevens | Feb 19, 2020 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Fear and Anxiety, Hope |
Ever since I was a little kid I struggled with insomnia. It got worse in my twenties when I started my radio career and then panic attacks started to plague me. Some nights I would kick, scream, and sob as night crept into morning. Desperation would begin to consume...
