Often in the middle of our trials, it’s difficult to have hope for tomorrow. But it’s amazing what we can go through when we believe in something good.

In seasons of darkness, we pray over and over until we get an answer from God, but when we get an answer, what do we do when it wasn’t the answer we were hoping for? What do we do when our hopes aren’t what happens?

When we don’t want to hear the “silver lining” during our difficulties, how do we listen to what God might be saying to us?

What do we do with doubt? Is it ok? Am I ok? Do I not have enough faith? There’s no way God could meet me in the doubt, when it’s Him I’m doubting, could He?

2000 years ago, Christmas wasn't quite what we have turned it into. It was actually filled with darkness. But out of that darkness came light. And with the light, hope.

The Christmas season is no different than the other 11 months a year, no matter what age we are, our desire is to - control. Grace doesn’t just ignite an “out of control” life, it fuels it.

Our best in terms of have we love often comes out during the Christmas season.  Let’s fight against what divides us to show love for one another throughout the rest of the year.

If we are looking to escape the “scarcity cycle,” it will begin with changing our mind on a few things.

Christmas is a season of abounding joy! It’s what helps define the season. But why do we have to wait for Christmas to swap our anxiety and worry for joy? Why can’t it be all year long?

So what do we do with the hopes, dreams, and desires that God has created in us? It all depends where you throw them.