It’s hard to imagine just how bankrupt Naomi, Ruth, and Orpah were— and in the midst of a famine, no less! But God’s sovereignty determines a path forward— toward salvation and redemption.

The Bible is filled with stories of famines. And while these times of shortage and instability were difficult even for God’s people, they proved to be catalysts for God’s purpose to become evidently clear.

There are circumstances beyond our control, and these may cause us emotional instability and pain. But it’s in these situations where God proves He is sovereign over all!

Every person, at least once in their lives, has had to struggle with their emotions. Yes, everyone— even the man after God’s own heart.

What do you do when your emotions have forced your body to stop and abandon all hope and desire to live? How do you wake up from a living nightmare?

Every day won’t be a top-of-the-mountain moment. There will be days of feeling defeated, abandoned, and depressed. What do we do when our emotions tumble into an uncontrollable roller coaster?

While we are physical beings who need to breathe in order to live, we are also spiritual beings. And to thrive as such, there are some things we cannot live without.

When life gets chaotic and filled with trouble, we need to stay sharp and focused. That’s what the sword of the Spirit enables us to do.

All our bodily functions are made possible by our minds, and any injury to it will cause us to lose control. That’s why a helmet in our armour is very important.

Paul makes it very clear what the shield of faith is for: it’s to extinguish the fiery arrows from the enemy. We need to know how to take it up and keep it up as our protection.