One thing I’ve learned is to remember the very simple phrase, “Let go and let God.” When I’m tempted to worry about something, I remind myself that God is sovereign in all circumstances, and that He’s for me, not against me. Because of that powerful truth, I can give it all—our finances, our health, our security—to Him, trusting He’ll work it out for our good and His glory.
Read MoreHow can I manage my worry when there’s so much to be anxious about?
It does often seem like there are many reasons to worry. I know seniors who worry often about what’s going to happen to them financially, whether their health is going to get worse, or if someone is going to take advantage of them. But the worries and anxieties that concern many people are typically based less in reality and more in fear.
Read MoreFinding Freedom from Worry
A wealthy businessman was crossing the street one day when he saw a black cat coming toward him. Being the superstitious person he was, he stepped aside to let the cat pass. He spent the rest of the day at work worried about his encounter with the cat. Was he going to have bad luck in his next business deal? Would this ruin him financially?
Read MorePreparing for your heavenly home
It’s often very difficult for family members to make decisions after the death of a loved one, so Senior Living has put together some helpful suggestions for planning your own funeral. This ensures your desires and wishes are carried out after your departure, and that your family and friends can avoid undue stress after you go home to be with the Lord. Here are some helpful questions to consider…
Read MoreI am really frightened at the thought of death. How can I be assured that I will spend eternity with God?
I hear this question quite often because there are many seniors who are anxious about the thought of dying. I always respond by simply saying that if they have placed their faith in Christ, then there is no reason to doubt. If you have truly made that decision, confessed Jesus as your Lord, and believe […]
Read MoreStaying faithful when you’re persecuted
Hugh Latimer, the famous early Anglican bishop, once preached before King Henry VIII. Henry was greatly displeased by the boldness in the sermon and ordered Latimer to preach again…
Read MoreHow you can hear God clearly
Before a young man left for his freshman year at college, his parents gave him a Bible and assured him it would be a great help as he transitioned into his new life. Within a month, he began sending them letters…
Read MoreThe power of God’s Word for you
In his book, The Wonder of the Word of God, Robert Sumner tells about a man in Kansas City who was severely injured in an explosion. The victim’s face was badly disfigured, and he lost his eyesight…
Read MoreThe reasonableness of your faith
“Forget what you learned in elementary school,” Charles K. Johnson used to say. “The earth is flat as a pancake…”
Read MoreHow to soften the hardest heart
It’s amazing how our own minds can deceive us even when we know something isn’t true. Studies show that sugar pills, or placebos, can alleviate many symptoms if a sick person…
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