Nicky King

This past week, I heard a sermon by Dr. Gordon Dickson called “A Door of Hope,” based on Hosea 2:15: “And there I will give her her vineyards and make the Valley of Achor a door of hope.” (bold italics, my emphasis added) He explained that the Achor means “Trouble.” What a beautiful reminder that wherever there is trouble, there is always hope. If we are honest, most of us are in a valley, coming out of one, or heading toward another one. Trouble is part of life, but as Christians, we never...

Have you ever wondered how to pray for someone who is struggling, hurting, facing an important decision, or seeking God's wisdom and direction? Sometimes it's difficult to know exactly what to say or how to pray. Rather than offering general prayers, we can pray with purpose by praying God's Word. Scripture gives us promises, truths, and prayers that reflect God's heart. When we use His Word as the foundation for our prayers, we can pray with greater confidence, knowing we're asking for the...

Today: Today is going to be amazing! Anxiety: "LOL... we'll see about that!" "I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened." — Mark Twain Did you read these two thoughts and think, "That's me!" If so, welcome to being human. You are not alone! Many people struggle with fear and anxiety. Unfortunately, many also come to believe that's how they must live. I don't believe that's true. God's Word offers hope. Throughout the Bible, we repeatedly...