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Grappling With the Unexpected

Grappling With the Unexpected

When awful and unexpected things happen in our lives, it’s easy to feel like God is far away or like He’s forgotten about you. Have you ever felt like yelling out, “God, where are you?!”

Hope with God RadioSara hansenSeptember 8, 2023Andrew Palau, Where is God when I struggle?, Troubles, Holy Spirit, Exodus

When I Wrestle With God

When I Wrestle With God

In the book of Job, what's called the Book of Suffering in the Old Testament, the word El Shaddai is used 31 times—more than in any other book of the Bible.

Hope with God RadioSara hansenSeptember 7, 2023Wendy Palau, Old Testament Names of God, God, Troubles, Job

The Struggle With Doubt

The Struggle With Doubt

Do you ever struggle with doubting God? I for one am so glad that the truth of who God is does not change based on the strength or weakness of my belief.

Hope with God RadioSara hansenSeptember 6, 2023Andrew Palau, Where is God when I struggle?, God, Prayer, Genesis

When I Am in Need

When I Am in Need

The very first time the word is used to describe God as provider is in a dramatic moment in the Old Testament.

Hope with God RadioSara hansenSeptember 5, 2023Wendy Palau, Where is God when I struggle?, God, salvation, Genesis

Will this ever change?

Will this ever change?

Do the daily routines of life ever wear you out and make you wonder…will this situation ever change? Is there hope for me?

Hope with God RadioSara hansenSeptember 4, 2023Andrew Palau, Where is God when I struggle?, God, Bible, Exodus

When Jesus Prayed a Desperate Prayer

When Jesus Prayed a Desperate Prayer

What do your prayers sound like during the worst seasons of your life?

Hope with God RadioSara hansenSeptember 1, 2023Andrew Palau, How should I pray?, Prayer, Jesus, Luke

God Can Handle Your Emotions

God Can Handle Your Emotions

I'm an emotional person—passionate and full of vision one day, tired and cynical the next, irritated and frustrated the next! It's a roller coaster. But God isn't surprised by me or by you.

Hope with God RadioSara hansenAugust 31, 2023Wendy Palau, How should I pray?, Prayer, God, Psalms

Does God even want to answer my prayers?

Does God even want to answer my prayers?

Hope with God RadioSara hansenAugust 30, 2023Andrew Palau, How should I pray?, Prayer, God, Matthew

Are you tired of asking God for the same thing?

Are you tired of asking God for the same thing?

Are you tired of asking God for the same thing over and over again? Do you wonder if He even hears you? Is your faith wavering?

Hope with God RadioSara hansenAugust 29, 2023Wendy Palau, How should I pray?, Prayer, God, Matthew

Jesus Is Praying for You

Jesus Is Praying for You

Have you ever tried to pray and found yourself not knowing what to say?

Hope with God RadioSara hansenAugust 28, 2023Andrew Palau, How should I pray?, Prayer, Jesus, Romans

Peace Beyond Understanding—Keep Asking for It

Peace Beyond Understanding—Keep Asking for It

Peace is something we all long for. Some seek peace by numbing away stress with drugs and alcohol.

Hope with God RadioSara hansenAugust 25, 2023Andrew Palau, How can I find peace?, Troubles, Prayer, Philippians

He Will Be With You

He Will Be With You

How do we feel God's presence, especially in dark times and difficult circumstances?

Hope with God RadioSara hansenAugust 24, 2023Wendy Palau, How can I find peace?, Troubles, Jesus, Matthew, Hebrews

It’s Okay if You’re Broken-Jesus Is Not

It’s Okay if You’re Broken-Jesus Is Not

Have you ever felt so broken and low that even asking for help seemed overwhelming?

Hope with God RadioSara hansenAugust 23, 2023Andrew Palau, How can I find peace?, Troubles, Jesus, Hebrews

The Lies Underneath the Anxiety

The Lies Underneath the Anxiety

Anxiety. It's a common word these days. Anxiety is, basically, fear.

Hope with God RadioSara hansenAugust 22, 2023Wendy Palau, How can I find peace?, Troubles, Prayer, John, Psalms

What feels heaviest? Bring it to Jesus.

What feels heaviest? Bring it to Jesus.

Are you looking for more peace in your life? Many come to Jesus seeking a peace-filled life, but it’s easy to get discouraged when we don’t quickly feel peaceful.

Hope with God RadioSara hansenAugust 21, 2023Andrew Palau, How can I find peace?, Troubles, Prayer, 1 Peter

Did I repent enough?

Did I repent enough?

Have you ever struggled to believe that God really forgives you? Sometimes we feel the urge to do something special to “make it up” to God.

Hope with God RadioSara hansenAugust 18, 2023Andrew Palau, Am I really saved?, Sin, Forgiveness, John

What if my children abandon God?

What if my children abandon God?

Do you have children? One of the most difficult journeys I've had as a mother is realizing my limitations in my children's spiritual lives.

Hope with God RadioSara hansenAugust 17, 2023Wendy Palau, Am I really saved?, Salvation, Family, Proverbs

What if I sin by accident?

What if I sin by accident?

Do you ever worry that you might’ve sinned without knowing it?

Hope with God RadioSara hansenAugust 16, 2023Andrew Palau, Am I really saved?, Sin, Forgiveness, Psalms

Am I really forgiven?

Am I really forgiven?

Does your past haunt you at times? Do you find yourself wondering if God has really forgiven you?

Hope with God RadioSara hansenAugust 15, 2023Wendy Palau, Am I really saved?, Sin, Forgiveness, Psalms

Can I lose my salvation?

Can I lose my salvation?

Have you ever doubted your salvation? Maybe you decided to follow Jesus, but your old sins are still following you around.

Hope with God RadioSara hansenAugust 14, 2023Andrew Palau, Am I really saved?, Salvation, sin, John