Dianne Barker

Tag: trust God

  • The Hardest Part of the Christian Life—Resting

    The hardest part the Christian life is resting. You wouldn’t think so. We need rest. We desire rest. In weariness we cry out for rest. The Lord promised us rest. Yet relaxing in a cushioned recliner or sleeping on a plush quilted mattress, we do not rest. Rest is an inner work of God. Jesus…

  • Watch Your Step…There’s a Pit Ahead!

    I fell into the pit again. The pit of discouragement. It’s a trap, and I do my best to avoid it. Didn’t even see that dark hole till I tumbled in.

  • Rejoice and Give Thanks by Determination of the Will

    “Rejoice evermore; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks…” That’s a hard one, isn’t it? I can quote 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 as well as anyone. But putting those words into practice…well, sometimes that’s really hard. Actually, I can easily do the “pray without ceasing” part. I’ve got that locked in. Life challenges keep me in…

  • Our Safety Net…the Name of the Lord

    Safe places in today’s world are scarce. We need a safety net. Terrorism. Crime in our cities. Home invasions. Road rage. We’re threatened on every side. But have you heard? “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runneth into it, and is safe” (Proverbs 18:10). That’s good information, don’t you think?…