Tresa Walker – Strength Renewed
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
We may never face giants for battle as in the David and Goliath story in 1 Samuel, but there are often times when we must face daunting problems which are greater than the day to day difficulties. David can teach us a few things about how to effectively handle today’s giants. Regardless of the shape … Continue reading Facing the Giants
Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31:10, 30 I vividly remember hearing these scriptures read by the pastor at my Granny Bolin's funeral. I had heard them before and … Continue reading Virtuous Woman
Have you ever been punished for something you didn't actually do? Maybe you were rejected and punished even though you tried to do the right things. Maybe you willingly took the blame to prevent someone you cared about from suffering the consequences of their actions or choices. We often stand up for ourselves refusing to take the blame, … Continue reading He Paid a Debt He Did Not Owe
Like Jonah, fear caused me to run from God’s call for me to write eleven years ago. I spent months in the belly of the whale as I disobeyed and questioned my abilities. This blog has been the result of God using a total stranger to set my feet on solid ground and confirm that … Continue reading Lighthouse News Article
It is easy to get discouraged during difficult times and allow fear to control our thoughts and actions. It helps to remember that no matter what I'm going through, I can trust that God is there leading the way and will be with me each step of the journey. Noah and his family were in … Continue reading You are Not Forgotten
When you need direction from God, wouldn’t it be helpful to get some type of huge announcement or spectacular display so there’s no doubt what God wants you to do? How about an audible voice like that of Morgan Freeman, an enormous billboard, or the heat of a burning bush? We watch and wait for … Continue reading Still, Small Voice
What are you waiting for God to do in your life? Are there prayers that seem unanswered or ignored by God? Is He offering you small glimpses of hope that you've overlooked, misunderstood, or even taken for granted? We live in a fast-paced society where we expect everything to happen right away. Fast food delivered … Continue reading Cloud of Hope
Have you ever felt like such a small piece of this world that you don’t really matter, that God doesn’t care or even know what is going on in your life? Genesis 16 tells the story of Hagar, an Egyptian slave girl for Sarai who was getting old and had no child. Her husband Abram … Continue reading The God Who Sees Me
I learned a valuable Grammy lesson today. No matter how precious that grand baby is, do not sit and gaze at her as she sits in the baby swing just swinging away! Somehow it caused a bad case of motion sickness. The room began to spin out of control, and I suddenly found myself on … Continue reading Change Your Focus (Repost)
A few years ago, we took the youth group on a float trip down the Illinois River. Many of the kids had never been river rafting. They learned that there were many obstacles to overcome, such as trees that can knock you into the water or rocks that can flip your raft. It took awhile … Continue reading Peaceful Maneuvers
Tresa Walker - Strength Renewed 