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...
by Jodie Stevens | Jan 28, 2020 | Bible and Theology, Choices, Happiness, Hope, Humor |
Today’s assignment (I’m earning my Master’s degree) was to find a pretty spot and read from the book of Job. Funny I know. But, it’s the good part toward the end when God asks Job a litany of amazing, awe inspiring rhetorical question like:...
by Jodie Stevens | Jan 7, 2020 | Choices, Hope, Patience |
If you have been deeply hurt or experienced a betrayal, you need to have what is called a ‘corrective experience’ to help you heal. I had a therapist tell me this and she was right. I was wounded by the words of some teachers at a young age due to my dyslexia. Now I’m...
