Your Anchor in the Storms

Your Anchor in the Storms of Life

Your anchor in the storms

God’s Word tells us, “I sought the Lord, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears.”

No matter what is going on in your life, have you put your complete trust in Him?

No problem is too big or too small to take to our Lord.

We won’t always understand His reason for allowing bad things to happen.

And, we may not get the answers we want to our prayers, but God is always good and His ways are higher.

In the meantime, in the middle of the storm, don’t wrestle with a single fear or worry on your own.

Lay them down.

Take those anxious thoughts to His throne and pray for the strength that only He can give.

Can you imagine having a Heavenly Father where you feel like you have to preface your prayers with something like this:

“Lord, You’re probably too busy to listen to this right now, but . . .”

Aren’t you thankful it’s not like that?

God created you

God hears your prayers

and He loves you.

Friends – Jesus is your anchor during the storms of this life. 

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Jesus Our Eternal Friend

Jesus Our Eternal Friend – No Greater Love

The other day I got together with some friends for breakfast.

I couldn’t wait to see them again.

We laughed and talked the time away and, before we knew it, two hours had passed.

Thank You God for the blessing of sweet friendships with my sisters-in-Christ.

As far as having a “best” friend, among my gal pals, I can’t pick just one.

Every moment spent with close friends is a gift.

There is one Friend however who is the greatest gift of all.

Evangelist Oswald Chambers, author of the beloved classic, “My Utmost for His Highest”, once wrote: The dearest friend on earth is a mere shadow compared to Jesus Christ.

Jesus our Eternal Friend

Dear Sisters in Christ – we have Jesus, our Eternal Friend.  

The fact that Jesus is a friend of sinners means that He is our friend and is waiting for us to acknowledge His presence and availability. God’s love for us is almost beyond imagining. When we consider Jesus’ Incarnation—His leaving heaven to be born as a helpless human infant in order to grow and experience life among us—we begin to get a glimmer of the depth of that love. When we add to that His sacrificial death on the cross, it is staggering. – gotquestions.org.2 

. . . and Jesus did that for you.

As our Lord, He deserves our utmost praise and reverence.

He is our “Friend”, but His authority over us is not diminished.

In fact, His glory is magnified, for it is through Him alone, that our salvation is assured.

Jesus - our Savior and Friend

1 Oswald Chambers quotation, courtesy of Christian quotes.info.

2 Quotation from gotquestions.org . Accessed May 29, 2026. Retrieved from What does it mean that Jesus is a friend of sinners? n.d., para. 3. Web.

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Need a Good Laugh Today

Do You Need a Good Laugh Today?

Need a good laugh today?

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Laughter is the best medicine.”

While laughter may not be a “cure” for anything, it sure can lift your spirits.

Laughter is an expression of joy.

By the way, both of these are mentioned in the Bible.

For instance, this wisdom from Proverbs reminds us:

A joyful heart is good medicine,
But a broken spirit dries up the bones. – Proverbs 17:22, (NASB).1

Do you have something stressful coming up?

Laughter can be a great stress reliever.

Of course, stress can be both positive or negative depending on the situation, but it’s chronic stress that wreaks havoc on your body.

In fact, according to the Cleveland Clinic, stress can lead to many long-term health issues which can mess with your immune, digestive, and cardiovascular systems – just to name a few reactions.2

So, I ask you, “Do you need a good laugh today?

Watch this adorable father-son duet for some chuckles.

I hope it brightens your day.

Here’s some encouraging words:

Current research shows that the physical act of laughing, even without humor, is linked to “chemical changes in the body that potentially reduce stress and increase pain tolerance.”3 (emphasis mine). – National Library of Medicine.

Need A Good Laugh Today? Hoping for a Kiss

Here’s one more for now.

Allow me to introduce the red-lipped batfish.

She’s looking for love.

The music is a nice touch, don’t you think?

Don’t tell me that our God – who created the heavens and the earth – does not have a sense of humor.

In fact, God created laughter!

The very fact that we humans have a sense of humor indicates that God does, too, for we are made in His image. (The existence of penguins, platypuses, and puppies also builds a strong case for God’s having a sense of humor!) Jesus, as the Son of God, shares the Father’s attributes, including a sense of humor. – gotquestions.org.4

Do You Need to Laugh More? 

What tickles your funny bone?

A nostalgic TV rerun?

A night out with friends?

Sharing that laugh-out-loud meme?

No doubt, stressful times are a fact of life.

Here’s hoping that you can find some moments of laughter during your day.

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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 Citation from the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine (2024), “Stress.” Web. 01 June.2026. 

3 Citation from The National Library of Medicine, Courtesy of SAGE Publications. Louie D, Brook K, Frates E. The Laughter Prescription: A Tool for Lifestyle Medicine. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2016 Jun 23;10(4):262-267. doi: 10.1177/1559827614550279. PMID: 30202281; PMCID: PMC6125057.

4 Quotation from gotquestions.org from “Did Jesus Ever Laugh”? n.d., para. 3. Web. Accessed May 29, 2026. Retrieved from Did Jesus Ever Laugh.

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Memorial Day Weekend USA 2026

Memorial Day Weekend USA 2026

Memorial Day Weekend USA 2026

It’s Memorial Day Weekend USA 2026.

The weather may not cooperate everywhere, but that won’t dampen the spirits of those of us who will honor our country’s fallen soldiers.

We fly our flag proudly and have deep gratitude for the sacrifice of the brave men and women who died while serving our country.

I can’t tell you how happy it made me feel to drive around in our community yesterday and see countless American flags lining the roads.

We’re also looking forward to watching Gary Sinise present the annual “National Memorial Day Concert.”

It’s a must-see, and we watch it every year.

You can watch it too this Sunday night, May 24th at 7:00pm central time on PBS.

Don’t miss it!

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A Prayer For You Today

Need Encouragement? A Prayer For You Today

Has anyone ever told you that they’re praying for you?

For me, it’s one of the sweetest most comforting things to hear – that your name is prayerfully being lifted up to Jesus by someone who cares about you.

Throughout the years, I can think of many times when friends and family offer up prayers for my husband and me.

Sometimes it is during a Bible Study where we’re all encouraged to share our prayer requests and praises.

Other times, it is one-on-one.

If a face-to-face isn’t possible, knowing that a close prayer warrior is just a phone call (or text) away is priceless.

Thank you God for your praying people!

In Christ we have an anchor that holds fast in all the storms of life, but, if we never sail into those storms, how would we know that? It is in times of despair and sorrow that we reach out to Him, and, if we are His children, we always find Him there waiting to comfort and uphold us through it all. In this way, God proves His faithfulness to us and ensures that we will stay close to Him. An added benefit is that as we experience God’s comfort through trials, we are then able to comfort others in the same way (2 Corinthians 1:4). – gotquestions.org.1

A prayer for you today

As a praying people, we recognize that there is One who is greater than our circumstances. 

A Prayer For You Today

No doubt, this is a challenging fallen world that we live in.

With that in mind and before you dive into your busy day, wouldn’t it be great to have a prayer warrior offer a prayer for you today?

You may not know them personally, but a powerful prayer sounds like a good way to start.

There are tons of praying people on YouTube and you can take your pick.

But, please allow me to recommend one worshipper in particular whose daily prayer I listen to, Anesthesiologist Dr. Robert Singleton II.

You can subscribe to his channels on social media.

Here’s a sample:

May his heartfelt prayers, words of encouragement, and reverence for God bless you today.

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1 Quotation from gotquestions.org from “Why does god allow the innocent to suffer”? n.d., para. 6. Web. Accessed May 15, 2026. Retrieved from Innocent Suffer?

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