Jamie Trunnel

4 Faith-filled Ways to Persevere in Hard Times

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.James 1:2-4 NIV An Eagle’s Story of Perseverance Towering above the walking path near […]

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40 Bible Verses to Help you Hold on to Hope

Are you looking for something to help you hold on to hope? Life gets hard, and it can be difficult to keep trusting God. Thankfully, our Creator understands both the trouble and the struggle. He knows what we are facing, and he never expects us to venture through this broken world alone. Along with his

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Do you long for a simple life?

Do you long for a simple life? Some days our personal lives feel like a tangled up mess of obligations, emotions, and troubling circumstances, don’t they? And, the problems of the world around us just complicate things even further. All of it weighs heavily on our hearts and minds. Like many of you, my life

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Jesus, Light of the World: an Advent Poem to Pray

This past month I participated in an online Bible study which focused on the four themes of Advent: hope, peace, joy, and love. Throughout the month, I made some notes and turned them into a poem to share with you. Advent is a season to remember the light Jesus brought into our world. During this

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25 Verses from Psalms to Praise God and Encourage You

It’s not too difficult to offer God some words of praise when life goes well and meets our expectations. But, giving him that same deserved appreciation during trying times can seem especially challenging. On hard days, our schedules and emotions become overwhelming, so we tend to be less aware of God’s goodness. We may also

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