Blog: A Cup of Courage

Why do we think a blessed life is without pain, troubles, and trials? Blessings aren't merely physical attributes that we...

Prayer Lord, I devote this day, this season, to you on the first day of Advent. It's a beautiful time...

Have a blessed Thanksgiving. The happiest people are often the most thankful. There's a reason why gratefulness exercises are so...

Is your heart breaking over the suffering of a loved one? Maybe your connection with them can be more of...

In a tragedy, it is sometimes easier to believe in God because there is no choice if you want to...

Since childhood, I've heard the saying, "It's not over 'till it's over." I never knew how important this idea would...

Some people's sense of happiness relies on the world being a cushy place; they are always miserable. That only works...

It's been said that bitterness or unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. This poem...

Nothing is more important to God than us. He longs to restore our relationship with him and he loves to...

Does it surprise you to know that God speaks to us? He does, but he doesn't come down in a...

She came on the scene when Jesus was headed off to heal a man's daughter. A lone and sickly woman...

One of the most asked questions throughout the ages is, how can a loving God cause or allow pain and...

My husband and I are revisiting our wills and final wishes for that time when we leave the earth. I'm...

When God answers our prayers, we get an added bonus. Those answered prayers are stepping stones to building our faith....

God knows our hearts; he sees and appreciates our intentions, but he makes it clear that there is a difference...

“Be still, and know that I am God.Psalm 46:10

Shame and guilt are some of the most toxic emotions we can hold. They are tormenting, and though we hide...

If you live long enough and are unfortunate enough to be in a relationship or have dealings with a toxic...

Did you know that you can be terrified and courageous simultaneously? We are courageous when we can hardly breathe, our...

The word "trigger" or its variations is used more than ever; it's never a good thing. We have so much...