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Overcoming Life’s Problems
Studies on facing trials, temptation, discouragement, grief, fear, and daily struggles with faith, obedience, and hope in God.


Why People Quit — And Why We Must Endure
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” — Galatians 6:9 The Reality of Weariness The Christian life is rewarding, but it is not easy. It demands sacrifice, service, and endurance. Just as many people quit jobs when work loses meaning or support is lacking, some Christians give up when their spiritual walk feels too heavy. The Bible does not ignore this struggle. Instead, it equips us with truth and examples to help us endure
Al Felder
Sep 14, 20252 min read


Dealing with Burdens: Finding Strength in Christ
“Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” — Matthew 26:41 Every person carries burdens. Some are obvious—illness, financial struggles, or family trials. Others are hidden deep in the heart—guilt, anxiety, or temptation. Scripture teaches us that while some burdens are ours alone to bear, others can and should be shared, and still others must be handed over to God. Knowing the difference is essential for living a
Al Felder
Sep 6, 20252 min read


Troubled About Many Things—Choosing What Matters Most
In Luke 10:38–42, we meet two sisters—Martha and Mary—welcoming Jesus into their home. One is overwhelmed with hospitality duties; the other is seated at Jesus’ feet, absorbing His words. Martha, burdened by her tasks, asks Jesus to help her with Mary. But Jesus gently rebukes her: “Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” This moment captures a time
Al Felder
Jun 16, 20252 min read


Overcoming Discouragement: Finding Hope in God’s Strength
“It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life.” — 1 Kings 19:4 Even the most faithful servants of God can face deep discouragement. The prophet Elijah, after calling down fire from heaven and proving the power of the One True God, fled for his life in fear of Jezebel. He ran into the wilderness, sat under a juniper tree, and begged God to end his life. Discouragement is a universal human experience. No one is immune—not even spiritual giants. It can stem from fear, exhaustio
Al Felder
May 31, 20252 min read


Where Is God in All of This?
“Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.” — John 11:21 Martha’s words to Jesus echo a question asked by many throughout history: Where is God when bad things happen? In times of suffering—when we lose loved ones, face illness, experience tragedy, or watch the world around us unravel—we are left wondering: Why did God allow this? This question is not new. It’s the age-old struggle with the presence of evil and suffering in a world created by a good God. The Or
Al Felder
May 31, 20252 min read


How Christians Respond to the Trials of Life
Life is filled with trials—moments of adversity, injustice, and personal suffering. Whether it's financial strain, health setbacks, relational conflict, or unexpected hardship, these challenges test us in profound ways. But Scripture provides a surprising and powerful perspective: Christians are called to count it all joy when faced with these trials (James 1:2). Why joy? Because through trials, God is shaping something eternal within us. Faith under pressure produces enduran
Al Felder
May 31, 20252 min read


Even When the World Seems Chaotic, God Is in Control
“And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand…”— Daniel 1:2 We live in a world overwhelmed by change—technological advances, cultural confusion, war, moral decay, and religious compromise. To many, it feels like everything is unraveling. But the Bible reminds us again and again that God is still in control. Lessons from the Book of Daniel When Nebuchadnezzar besieged Jerusalem and carried the Jews into Babylonian captivity, it must have seemed like the end of God's
Al Felder
May 14, 20252 min read


What Should the Tamars Do?
Tamar remained desolate in her brother Absalom’s house.”— 2 Samuel 13:20 The story of Tamar, the daughter of King David, is one of grief, injustice, and silence. She was used, violated, and cast aside. And perhaps most tragically, her story ends with her living in desolation, unavenged and unseen. But Tamar’s story is not just a distant biblical tragedy. It's an honest and devastating mirror of what continues today in churches, families, and communities. The question we must
Al Felder
May 13, 20253 min read
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