Tag: Stress
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Clear Skies After the Storm
“. . . Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5 (NKJV) One of the most beautiful sights of early summer is the sky after a storm. The air is clearer. The colors are brighter. The world feels washed and renewed. Storms don’t just disrupt—they cleanse. God often uses…
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When Summer Comes Calling
Summer has a way of announcing itself long before the calendar catches up. You feel it in the air—the warmth that lingers a little longer in the evening, the sunlight that stretches past dinnertime, the subtle shift in the rhythm of the day. Even before June arrives, summer begins tapping on the door, reminding us…
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Sheltering in Place
“You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble . . .” Psalm 32:7 (NKJV) When a severe storm hits, the safest thing to do is shelter in place. You don’t run outside. You don’t try to fix things in the middle of the wind. You stay put in a safe place until…
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The First Crack of Thunder
“God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 (NKJV) There’s something startling about the first crack of thunder. Even when you know a storm is coming, that sudden sound can jolt you. It reminds you that the storm is real, powerful, and close. In life, the “first crack of…
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When the Air Gets Heavy
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (NKJV) Before a summer storm rolls in, the air gets heavy. The humidity rises, the sky darkens, and everything feels thick and slow. You can sense the change before you see the storm. Life has its…
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Preparing for the Heat
“. . . The LORD is your shade at your right hand.” Psalm 121:5b (NKJV) As May arrives, the temperatures begin to rise. The air warms, the days stretch longer, and the sun presses a little harder. Summer heat always reminds us that preparation matters. You don’t wait until July to check the air conditioner…