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When Faith Feels Fragile
What do you do when you have questions about God—but no easy answers?
You prayed hard for healing, but your friend still died of cancer. You’re hurting, wondering: If God is good, why am I hurting so badly?
How do you face spiritual doubts when faith feels fragile and God seems distant?
When Doubt Hits Close to Home
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Fear is something we all know too well. As children, it might have been the closet door left cracked or the scary man under the bed. But as adults, our fears grow heavier—losing a job, rising interest rates, health concerns, decisions that affect our kids, wars across the world, even uncertainty about the future of technology.
The Bible reminds us...
When Doubt Hits Out of Nowhere
What if all this God stuff isn’t real? What if I’ve built my life on something untrue? The weight was suffocating. I looked toward the exit, considering walking out.
Maybe you’ve had a similar moment. Or maybe it hasn’t been a moment—it’s been a season. Doubts creep in at the hospital room after a diagnosis...
Doubt Is Not the Enemy of Faith
When Peter stepped out of the boat to walk toward Jesus, he began with courage but faltered when the wind distracted him. As he sank, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately, Jesus reached out His hand and rescued him, saying, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” (Matthew 14:28–31, NIV).
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Doubt Isn’t the Enemy of Faith
Doubt is not the opposite of faith—it can be the pathway to a deeper, more meaningful faith.
Human nature tells us we relate more to people who share our struggles than those who seem perfect. Just as we feel comforted when another parent admits their child throws tantrums, we find strange comfort in knowing others...
Disciple-Making Culture at Florida Church Sends Ripples Through the Community
From Surfboards to Sanctuaries: How Upper Room Church Is Transforming Pensacola Beach
What began as a humble beach ministry to surfers has blossomed into a thriving, multi-campus church with deep community roots and a Kingdom-minded vision. Upper Room Church, an Assemblies of God congregation in Pensacola Beach, Florida, is making waves—not...
In every workplace, whether bustling with activity or quietly focused, there’s a battle that often goes unnoticed. It’s not between coworkers, deadlines, or expectations—it’s the battle within our own minds. The truth is, your attitude at work isn’t shaped by others as much as it is by you. The real war is internal, and victory begins with your thoughts.
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Through the simple act of providing showers, Chris and Missy Padgett have found a meaningful path to share Christ’s love with the homeless.
Showers of Grace: How Compassion and Clean Water Open Doors to the Gospel
In the heart of Indianapolis, a humble shower trailer is doing more than washing away dirt—it’s washing away despair, restoring dignity, and opening hearts to...
Anger is one of the most powerful emotions we experience—and one of the most dangerous when left unchecked. Scripture gives us vivid examples of how anger can escalate quickly, and how grace can interrupt its path. One such story is found in 1 Samuel 25, where David, furious and insulted, prepares to slaughter an entire household. But God sends...
After a sudden flood devastated the towns of Globe and Miami, Arizona, Calvary Shadows Assembly of God’s roadside prayer drive-thru emerged as a beacon of hope—offering comfort, connection, and compassion to those in need.
🌧️ In the Wake of the Flood, Prayer Becomes a Lifeline in Globe and Miami
When a flash flood tore through the sister towns of Globe and...
