It is comforting to know Jesus, our Savior Himself, knows what is it like to be “all alone,” particularly at a time when He most needed his friends. What a great comfort to know that we are never alone in the greatest time of our need.

The Bible, the inerrant Word of God, tells the story of Jesus Christ and his life spent modeling the ways of the Father. Jesus knew His Father’s ways because the Father lived and dwelled within Him. We, too, can know the Father’s ways, through the power of the Holy Spirit, when Christ lives inside of us.

My tribe had great chiefs like Crazy Horse, Red Cloud, Sitting Bull, and Spotted Elk - all leaders we greatly respected. But just like King David, these great Indian leaders are dead. All we have left are the lessons they taught us and the tombs which hold their lifeless bodies.

Jesus’ followers, however, are set apart from all the other people of the world. Our great leader, our Savior, Jesus Christ, has no tomb. He walked out of his!

Jesus’ death removed the barrier so that new life, in a new relationship with God, could begin for all people.

While God does not answer all our prayers the way we want him to, he hears and answers and loves as a kind Heavenly Father responds to dearly loved children.

If we are never tested, how can we realize how strong we are in Christ? We don't seek out suffering, but when it shows up on our doorstep, we can see it for what it is - future hope and a chance to put our faith in Jesus.

Jesus came to redeem all of humanity to Himself. His death on the Cross and His Resurrection Easter morning made redemption possible for everyone. Because we have hope in Jesus, we can look to Him to sustain us when life gets too hard.

We believe we are spiritual people, yet we don’t ask the Great Spirit - who comes as the wind (Acts 2:2)- to help us! We need to be honest and truthful, letting the Spirit of Truth hear our struggles. Speak to Him, and let Him know your struggles. Ask for forgiveness for trying to be your own god. Then, let Him take control!

At times, the news of tragic events adds to the inner storm we feel in our hearts and minds, and we get overwhelmed. But take heart, there is good news. We have someone who we to run to in times like this. He is Jesus, the Savior of the world. He is the only one who is able to calm us when the violent news overwhelms us.

Jesus calms our hearts like he calmed the storm.

In this ever-changing world, we need a never-changing anchor. We need a never-changing God! He tells us that in Him we will have peace, even in the midst of trials and ever-changing life. Jesus, the same yesterday, the same today, the same tomorrow, loves you so much he came to this ever-changing world to live, die, and be resurrected for your everlasting life.