Abner

There are seasons in life when starting feels exciting, but finishing feels exhausting. Maybe you’re nearing retirement and wondering if your best years are behind you. Perhaps you’re a parent who has spent decades raising children and now feels weary. You may be serving faithfully in ministry, working through personal challenges, pursuing a God-given dream, … Read more

Farming has never been easy. Whether you’re a farmer working the land, a gardener tending a small plot, or simply someone facing seasons of waiting in life, you understand the challenges that come with planting and hoping for a harvest. There are times when rain doesn’t come when expected. Crops fail. Prices fluctuate. Efforts seem … Read more

There are moments in life when prayer feels easy. We bring our requests to God with confidence, expecting His help and guidance. But there are also seasons when prayer feels difficult. We pray for healing, yet sickness remains. We ask for direction, but the path ahead still seems unclear. We cry out during financial struggles, … Read more

There are moments in life when giving up seems easier than taking another step forward. Perhaps you have prayed for something for years and still haven’t seen an answer. Maybe you’re facing financial hardship, health struggles, relationship difficulties, career setbacks, or spiritual battles that seem never-ending. You may feel exhausted, discouraged, and tempted to quit. … Read more

There is something deeply comforting about gathering around a table with people we love. Whether it is a family dinner after a long day, a church potluck filled with laughter, or a simple meal shared with a friend during a difficult season, food has a unique way of bringing people together. Yet many people today … Read more

Life can often feel overwhelming. Between work responsibilities, family pressures, financial concerns, health struggles, and the constant noise of modern life, many people feel disconnected from peace and wonder. In moments of stress, discouragement, or uncertainty, we long for reminders that God is still present, still powerful, and still in control. One of the most … Read more

Retirement is often portrayed as a season of relaxation, freedom, and enjoyment. After decades of hard work, many people look forward to slowing down, spending time with family, pursuing hobbies, and enjoying the fruits of their labor. Yet for countless Christians, retirement brings something unexpected: anxiety. Questions begin to surface: These concerns are real and … Read more

Few words are harder to say than, “I was wrong.” Whether it is a disagreement with a spouse, a misunderstanding with a friend, a harsh word spoken in anger, or a mistake that hurt someone we love, apologizing can feel uncomfortable, humbling, and even frightening. Many people struggle with admitting fault because they fear rejection, … Read more

Have you ever felt unable to move on from a relationship, even long after it ended? Perhaps you find yourself constantly thinking about a former partner, struggling with painful memories, emotional attachments, unhealthy patterns, or spiritual heaviness that seems difficult to explain. Many Christians describe these experiences as “soul ties.” Whether formed through romantic relationships, … Read more

Life has a way of exhausting even the strongest people. There are seasons when responsibilities feel overwhelming, prayers seem unanswered, and the challenges before us appear larger than our ability to handle them. Perhaps you’re carrying emotional burdens, struggling with uncertainty, recovering from disappointment, or simply feeling tired in your faith journey. In moments like … Read more