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Embarking on your journey of faith is an ongoing process of growth and discovery, and you need not traverse it solo. Delve into the wealth of blogs and resources I've curated, tailored to address the myriad questions posed by our community on their own spiritual paths. My hope is that these offerings will serve as guiding lights along your way. Additionally, you can explore the insightful articles crafted by our team of authors at www.trochia.org.
Overcoming Faith Struggles:Relying on God When We’re in Need of a Miracle
Do you need a MIRACLE today? Do you need him to intervene, cause healing, break a stronghold, bring something dead back to life?
A miracle is defined by "Merriam Webster" as: an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing or accomplishment; an event manifesting divine intervention, a wonderful occurrence.
Those of us who put our faith in Jesus believe that he did mighty miracles, and he is still doing them today. But that doesn't mean that God answers the way we might expect or in timing that matches our demands.
Jesus was close to Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. They hosted Jesus at their home and enjoyed many meals together. If Jesus was going to do a miracle, you'd think it would be for his closest friends first and quickly. But the story in John 11 surprises us. Jesus delays doing the miracle, and he waits for the perfect timing.
The Gift of Everlasting Comfort
Years ago, when I was just becoming a believer, my son Chad, who was 18 years old at the time, started using drugs.
At one point, Chad disappeared for a month. He happened to leave me a message in the middle of that month, saying, “Mom, I’m okay. I’m coming home tomorrow,” but tomorrow came, and my son did not come home…