<p>A walk through the Bible tells a different story. We find that the people God used the most were in the most turbulent times of their lives.</p>

<p>&nbsp;Faith, Hope, and Surrender “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” Romans 8:18 In two years, my family experienced several deaths, one after another. I found myself in the pit of despair for some time. It seemed my<a class="more-link" href="https://terryovertonbooks.com/2025/03/10/faith-hope-and-surrender/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">&#8220;Faith, Hope, and&n

<p>&#8220;Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.&#8221; Proverbs 3:5-6 We live in a culture that rewards individual decisions, actions, and achievements. We set goals for ourselves and our children. We celebrate milestones and<a class="more-link" href="https://terryovertonbooks.com/2024/09/30/lifes-detours-gods-plans/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-

<p>Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? Psalm 85:6 Perhaps you have heard the recent news from Asbury University about the spontaneous ten day revival in the chapel. It is such an inspiring story to hear. One student came forward to the alter at the end of what was<a class="more-link" href="https://terryovertonbooks.com/2023/02/20/revival-of-my-spirit/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">&#8220;Revival of My&nbsp;Spirit&#8221;</spa

<p>“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.&#8221; John 14:1 The year of 2022 has been a tough one. The year brought the death of both parents in March due to Covid, Mom on a Wednesday and Dad the next day, followed by the loss my younger sister in August.<a class="more-link" href="https://terryovertonbooks.com/2022/11/14/being-bold-for-the-troubled/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">&#8220;Being Bold for the&nbsp;Troubled&#8221;<