I’ve had a long-held fan girl crush on Vincent Van Gogh. I get compliments on my Capital One card every time I use it. It’s a little tribute to Vincent that I can hold every day. I’m sure he would be astounded and thrilled to know that I still treasure his art, more than 100 years after it was created.
Are you hoping to multiply your time? The Bible tells us that wisdom can help us do this. It’s hard to imagine that it’s possible, but Proverbs 9:11 teaches us this truth.
When we need hope, we can use Christian meditation to find a new focus. Our hope can be found in God alone, and his Word provides all the hope we need. When we look for hope in God’s Word, we can defeat doubt and discouragement.
Hope in God’s Word
Hope does not come naturally to me. I’ve struggled to find hope in hard times in the past. As a long-time victim of emotional abuse, hope seems particularly elusive to me. Yet God is calling me to focus on hope as I move forward on a healing path.
When you need guidance for your life path, where do you turn first? It can be hard to know where to look for direction. Yet the Bible helps us think about the path the Lord wants us to take.
Guidance for Your Path
I’ve needed guidance when making important choices in many stops along my life path. Whether it was which college to attend, when to quit a job, where to serve in my church, or when to set boundaries, I wanted to make a choice that pleased God. I turned to his word to find answers.
Do you know that a cross-cultural friendship holds many unique blessings? I have had the joy of experiencing two precious cross-cultural friendships, and I want to tell you how you can reap the blessings of these kinds of friendships too. With the right approach, these types of friendships can build your faith and create evangelistic opportunities for you.





