by Charleen Burghardt It’s so hard to unplug from technology. Have you ever waited at a traffic stop light and felt compelled to look at your phone? You wondered, “Did an important text come in?” “What if I miss an email?” Downtime I check my cell phone fifteen times daily out of compulsion and fear… Continue reading Unplug
Category: spiritual growth
Discovering God
By Charleen Burghardt Can we find God amid our suffering? This is a question most of us ask or at least entertain. A devotion I read addressed this question of discovering God in suffering. A young woman gives a personal and vulnerable recount of her journey with questioning God. Parmaytha is a young woman from… Continue reading Discovering God
Conviction or Condemnation
By Charleen Burghardt Do you ever wake up with a gnawing in your stomach, feeling unworthy? Do you ever have a nebulous sense of disapproval that lingers? Did you do something wrong? Nothing comes to mind. You say, “Why do I feel this way?” It could be inner condemnation when we perceive ourselves as not… Continue reading Conviction or Condemnation
Myth and Truth about Trust
by Charleen Burghardt We often think that if we could trust God more, we would not worry. So, we are hard on ourselves for not having more faith. If only we had more confidence in God. Unfortunately, we ask questions without finding answers when life hits us with disappointments, unexpected circumstances, or loss. We say… Continue reading Myth and Truth about Trust
Devotion Published-Excellent Worth
we are of excellent worth to God, valued and known like the sparrows are valued and known.
When Is It Okay to Be Weak?
When I am weak, then am I strong