Author Archives: Diana Symons

Never Be Afraid

God is your strong tower and refuge when you need Him.

God is your strong tower and refuge when you need Him.

All of us will find ourselves in situations from time to time that are truly scary. Maybe you have to take cash to the bank after locking up at night. Maybe you have a long walk home in the dark. Maybe your neighborhood is just dangerous. Even with all the precautions you can take, you can still feel threatened. But know this–God is with you. Continue reading

What To Do When You Are Blue

encourage your selfWe all go through periods of feeling like the entire world is ganging up on us. Nothing goes right–nothing at all.  It’s exhausting and depressing. We wish that someone would take over and deal with everything so we can take a nap. Chances are, that’s not going to happen. Chances are, you’re going to have to get through it on your own. Well, not really. Continue reading

Rise Up Disciple Maker

You are called to make disciples.

You have it in you to be a discipler.

Everyone is called to be used in the kingdom of God. Jesus said, Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations. (Mat 28:20) That doesn’t mean just people who are gifted in evangelizing,  it means everyone is responsible for making disciples of other people. Continue reading

When Love Covers Sin

loves coveres a multitude of sinHatred stirs up strife  but love covers all sins. (Pro 10:12) Sometimes we’re offended if justice isn’t served. If someone has been in the wrong, we expect them to act contritely and feel badly about what they did. But what if they don’t? Continue reading