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Q: God has brought you through some difficult situations, Carla; tell us a little bit about your life: Carla:  Carrie, my life as a child was far from ideal.  Both my parents were heavy drinkers. Any substance abuse leads to abusive behavior. I never knew what to expect. My home life was unstable and neglectful. But I made myself a promise: When I grow up I’m not going to live this way, and I’m not going to treat my children like this.  I tell you, Carrie, I wanted to grow up fast. I was in a hurry to leave so that I could be inRead More →

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Week 3: The Value of Fear I’m so glad you’re here and you’ve stuck with this study to the very end. I can’t believe we’re finishing up this week. It has been a blessing to share God’s word with you. I’m praying your faith is stronger and your fear is weaker. Everyone struggles with fear from time to time, but when faith triumphs in our struggle miracles happen. The Bible uses many different Hebrew words which are translated “fear.” One word is Arat, which means terror or dread. Another word is Pachad. It bears the meaning of standing in awe or reverence. God greatly blessesRead More →

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Over the summer I had the privilege of writing an online Bible study for Proverbs 31 Online Bible Studies’ In The Gap Facebook Group. It was a wonderful experience and I can’t wait to share this with you. So today we begin a three-week study on Fear. This first week we’re looking at Biblical examples of those who fell victim to fear; the next week we’re looking at examples of those who were victors over fear; and the final week we will be studying the value of fear. Yes, dear friends, there is value in fear. I hope you’re excited and want to dig intoRead More →

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“Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.” Mark 4:39, NKJV I know you. Tossing, turning. Mind racing. Anxious and afraid. I know you. Broken, beaten. Alone, despairing. Self-debasing. I know you. Young eyes staring. Hurting, hiding. Heart is tearing. I know you. Dreams dying. Shaking. Crying. “Hush, Hush, child, it’ll be okay.” Wonder if you’re lying. I was you. Now, I know Him. A Man of sorrows. Despised and rejected for my tomorrows. I know Him. Acquainted with grief. Wounded for me. My burdens relieved. I know Him. Bruised for my iniquity.Read More →