Enduring Faith In A Crazy World

Is it Possible to Have Enduring Faith in a Crazy World?

Recently I heard someone say, “People have lost their minds.”

Actually, it was me who said it.

Never ever did I think that, in my lifetime, I would see the extent of the “crazy” going on right now.

calling evil good

People hurting people, picking fights, calling evil good – any conscious or personal responsibility on their part seemingly lost. 

They have no hope.

They don’t have Jesus.

It’s hard sometimes to not fear this darkness because the fever pitch of violence is on the rise.

Thanks, no thanks, to the availability of 24/7 news coverage and social media – it’s getting harder and harder to get away from it and feel “at peace.”

Only through God, can we find a “peace that surpasses all understanding.”

The following encouragement found in Deuteronomy 31:6 struck a chord with me.

Here, Moses reassures Joshua (second-in-command) that the Lord is with His people as they enter the Promised Land.

It had already been a difficult 40-year journey wandering in the desert fraught with danger, rebellion, fear, and war.

While these words were spoken many generations ago, they reinforce the character of God.

The Lord keeps His promises to His people. 

However, these promises were not for an easy life.

Enduring Faith in a Crazy World

We will continue to witness and/or experience suffering and stories of evil on the evening news until Jesus returns for His church.

With all that, is it still possible to have enduring faith in a crazy world like this?

Absolutely, yes.

No doubt, tough times are up ahead, but stay strong in your belief in God and salvation through Jesus.

If all the “crazy” gets you down, remember, God is greater than anything going on in this world. 

Seek the Lord’s guidance through prayer and reading His Word.

Your story, my story, – it’s God’s story and it isn’t over.

He is still very much in control.

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Heirs of Grace: Your Heavenly Inheritance

Heirs of Grace: Embracing Your Heavenly Inheritance

As you know, when a loved one passes away, they often leave something of value behind for their beneficiaries.

The gifts could be financial, special heirlooms, furniture, property, and more.

When my dear in-laws passed away years ago, they gifted us many beautiful keepsakes.

Instead of keeping these special mementos at a storage place, we chose instead to decorate our home with them so we could see these treasured reminders every single day.

Do you realize that as Christians, we are already heirs of grace?

The gift of salvation from our Heavenly Father is made possible for us through the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus.

Heirs of grace

Heirs of Grace: Salvation Through Christ

Jesus gave His life as atonement for our sins. 

In His death and resurrection, He gave the greatest gift of salvation to those who believe. 

Through His sacrifice, we are Heirs of Grace and can look forward to our eternal inheritance in heaven. 

What a blessed day that will be!

1 Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.

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Happy Labor Day 2026

Happy Labor Day 2026

Happy Labor Day 2026

On this Labor Day 2026, we celebrate the dedicated efforts of working men and women across this country who helped shaped our nation’s economy.

For Christians, the act of “work” has an even deeper meaning.

A wise person once said, “all Christians have the same Employer, they just have different tasks.”

23 Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord and not for people, 24 knowing that it is from the Lord that you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. – Colossians 3:23-24, (NASB).1

Labor Day 2026

Happy Labor Day 2026!

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1 Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.

2 Meme quotation is from Colossians 3:20-25 Commentary, [2024] Courtesy of Precept Austin, Web. Accessed 19 September, 2026.

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Believe It and Someday You’ll See It

Believe It and Someday You’ll See It

Occasionally, a new song comes along that I want to listen to again and again.

My latest find is among eleven other picks on Matthew West’s soon-to-be-released Jesus is King album.

If you’re not familiar with his music catalog, Matthew is a talented Christian singer, songwriter, and five-star book author.

My husband and I first got to hear him in concert during a marriage retreat in Cancun.

I can only describe his stage presence as magnetic.

He entertained us not only with his relatable songs, but a teriffic sense of humor. 

Matthew West on stage

Although Matthew’s new album doesn’t release until Sept 25th, you can find samples of the songs on Amazon, and the full versions on YouTube.

So here goes . . . my favorite, “Here and Heaven.”

Here’s a great lyric from the song . . . 

So when down here looks hopeless
The only reason I got hope
Between here and Heaven
Is knowing You’re the King of both.
(Song Lyric From “Here and Heaven”, 2026)2

Matthew West is currently on tour through mid-October. You can find his tour schedule here.

Are you trusting in Christ as your Savior?

Jesus is our King of Kings – over all of God’s creation. That means if you put your trust in Him for your salvation, you will have eternal life with Him.

In a nutshell, “Believe it and someday you’ll see it!”

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1 Matthew West photo, courtesy of Matthew West Facebook post, July 20, 2026. Accessed August 31, 2026. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/matthewwest

2 West, Matthew. “Here and Heaven” (C). Jesus is King, 2026 Provident Label Group LLC, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcwJ3lOdNdw

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Life’s Red Sea Moments

Trusting God through Life’s Red Sea Moments

Life's Red Sea Moments

Have you ever experienced a “Red Sea Moment”?

How about too many to count?

Think of a difficult time in your life.

Perhaps you’re going through something right now.

Does it feel hopeless – like there’s no way out?

Life’s Red Sea moments are very real, and often painful (emotionally and/or physically).

Our human nature wants, whatever it is, “gone.”

I look back at some of the major challenges that my husband and I have faced – some were so surreal that it’s hard to believe we made it through.

But we did . . . through God’s providence and in His timing.

Sometimes, the outcomes weren’t what we were hoping for.

As Christians trusting God, we  were never promised that He will take us out of our difficult situations.

But, He will take us through them.

Never forget – you are not alone.

Keep your eyes on Him, and trust where He leads.

Isaiah 43:2

Seeing God’s Hand in Life’s Red Sea Moments

God allows our difficulties, but He doesn’t abandon us in the midst of them. 

Never forget that He loved us so much that He sent His only Son to pave the way to our eternal salvation.

Even though we may not understand the “why’s”, God makes a way and will lead us through the tumultuous waters in life.

May I Not Forget

Lord, may I never forget,
the favors You’ve granted me
or how You made a path
across my very own Red Sea.

May my love for You,
keep me humble all my days
may I remember to follow
and to walk in all Your ways.

Lord, may I never complain,
nor forget Your mighty deeds
may I always remember
it’s You who supplies my needs.

May my praise rise each day,
and lay upon my lips at night
may I not forget Your counsel
nor the pillars of Your saving light.

Lord, may I never forget . . .
the wondrous works of Your hand
nor how You made for me a path
leading to the promised land!

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Psalm 106:13-14

They soon forgat his works;
they waited not for his counsel:
But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness,
and tempted God
in the desert.”

King James Version
Public Domain, Copyright 2026
Deborah Ann Belka

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1 Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.

2 Poetry courtesy of Deborah Ann Belka, “May I Not Forget.” [online post], August 6, 2026, Web. Accessed August 19, 2026. Retrieved from May I Not Forget.

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