“I am afraid that I am watching my anorexic daughter die,” the words released tears of concern. The woman next to her squeezed her hand. She understood her concern, just that weekend her son had given them a scare in his recovery process from his own problems. One by one ladies shared concerns too big for any of us to solve. No magic wand could make it all better, but by the end of our sharing and praying we didn’t need a magic wand. The body had done its work. (Read More)

Like an X-ray reveals a tumor but can’t remove it, so Moses’ law and the commandments reveal our sin problem but can’t fix it. Why, then, was the law given? It was given alongside the promise to show people their sins. But the law was designed to last only until the coming of the child who was promised Galatians 3:19 (NLT). How then should Christians relate to the law? (Read More)

If a chair fails to hold me up, I’m not going to trust that chair unless I know there’s been a change in its structural integrity. The same is true regarding trusting someone who has deeply hurt me. I can’t really trust that person until I know he or she has really changed, which is both a biblical and reasonable expectation (Luke 17:3; Matt 18:15-17).

Restored relationships are priceless because they affect so many, including God. In order for real change to take place within a person, there must be godly sorrow. The Bible is clear that godly sorrow is a prerequisite for genuine internal change (II Corinthians 7:10). In working with many broken relationships at Lighthouse we have seen two essential components that are an evidence of godly sorrow and true change where a person becomes healthy, safe and trustworthy. (Read More)

Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the word of his servant? Let the one who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the LORD and rely on their God. Isaiah 50:10

In what area of your life has the light gone out? You desire to follow God; you want to do His will, but His will is unclear. You pray, you read the Scripture, you wait, and nothing — no light, no direction.

Maybe your area of darkness is finding direction in your work, the right choice of schools or degrees. Perhaps it is whether to adopt a child, reconcile with an erring spouse or how to best financially provide for your family or shepherd a rebellious teen. Your darkness may be emotional and spiritual in nature; the lights have gone out and you can’t find your way out of the tunnel of despair. What are we to do in such times? (Read More)