There is a time to forge ahead and a time to retreat. It is important to know when we need to pull back for rest and restoration. An example from Elijah’s journey in 1 Kings 19 will encourage and guide us when we’re feeling a little beat up from the battle.

Today’s instant, all-about-me world, encourages us to quit whenever serving God gets tough, often without consulting with God first. But God needs servants who will persevere even in the face of obstacles and difficulties. Noah and Moses’ spectacular examples reveal 12 traits of perseverance, traits to help all of us.

Traveling on Trust Trail requires we replace our pride with humility, a lifelong journey for us. Understanding six key concepts will help us head in the right direction: Believe without doubt, Transfer the Center, Endure Affliction, Bear with Others, Defer Gratification, and Accept Our Limitations.

When God brought the Israelites to the edge of the Promised Land, they grumbled against God and refused to go in. Not only did they hurt God’s heart, but everyone suffered severe consequences. Find out why we can trust God’s timing, as we look at this story from Numbers 13-14.

We have inclinations and urgings all day long, but where do they come from? Is that God speaking to us or Satan? Or maybe neither, instead the world’s voice trying to influence us, or it’s simply our self. How do we know? Discernment is possible, but it takes a little work.

We all want to live a happy life, so does God, but stuff is holding us back. Just like the Israelites in Exodus, he's taking us to a good place, but we must follow him in order to get there. Getting to a great place in life hinges on our willingness to deal with our issues.

In his famous Psalm, David gives us great insight into the close relationship he enjoyed with the Good Shepherd. Taking a look at the elements of intimacy revealed in these 6 verses will help us find more satisfaction in our relationship, as well.

As we come out of level four, death of self, we can begin to grow through the remaining levels: Humility, dependency, acceptance, love. Our spiritual journey takes us to a beautiful union with God, where we are one. We then know the joy of being at peace with God and ourselves.

There are eight levels on our spiritual journey. The first three include the sensual level, the community level, and the individuation level. Without some sort of personal earthquake, it is difficult for most to progress to level four: Death of self. This is the critical level opening the way to the remaining four.

God has a plan to finish our healing so we can live the amazing life he created us to live. Getting there means sticking with the process until he is done. Discover the signs that will indicate God has healed you, and the rewards that are coming.