The Valley of Trouble is a Door of Hope

In Hosea 2:15, God speaks of His people, saying, "I will give her her vineyards from there, And the Valley of Achor (trouble) as a door of hope; She shall sing there, As in the days of her youth, As in the day when she came up from the land of Egypt."

God is in the business of turning our times of trouble and trial into doors of hope. These can be doors of testimony, breakthrough, empathy, or growth. My prayer is that the stories, poems, devotionals, studies, and songs you will encounter here will be an encouragement to you as the Lord leads you through doors of hope which He has specifically built for you.

Blessings in Christ,

Makayla Haehner 

Mercy

 In the Lord’s prayer, the part in the Bible where Jesus teaches us how to pray, Jesus teaches us to ask God to forgive us as we forgive those who sin against us. It is holy and logical that those who are forgiven of much should readily forgive others. Although this concept is simple enough to understand, it can be super hard to walk in it.

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My Right

Most rights are temporal. They must be fought for, won, defended, and obtained through protest. But God's children have a very different kind of right than the ones that are maintained in this world. What is the one right freely given to all of God's children, wherever they find themselves? 

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What Does It Mean to Be Confident?

What does it mean to be confident in a world of uncertainty? Let's take a look at three reasons that we often lose confident and explore what God's Word has to say about God's sovereignty, grace, and strength in the lives of His children.

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What You'll Find

Explore the website for resources on various topics such as hope, forgiveness, missions, perseverance, faith, and the gospel. There are articles geared towards the persecuted church, as well as inspiring testimonies, poetic devotionals, and theological explorations. I pray that Jesus meets you right where you're at through these encouragements, and ultimately, that you will find strength through His Word, the Bible. Whether you've been a believer for a long time, have just become a Christian, or are simply curious about the whole Jesus thing, may you be blessed by these writings to God's glory.

Love in Christ,

Makayla

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