Donna Avant

I don’t like this season I am in. Ten days ago my wife had her knee replaced. I am caring for her. It is a privilege. But watching her suffering is hard. Now I know this will pass. We have nothing to complain about. But in the first few days I had to listen to the one I love scream in pain. And I could do nothing to relieve her pain. Or could I? God gives very explicit instructions on what to DO in a season of suffering: “Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust...

Have you ever chosen to wrestle with God over something instead of choosing to rest in Him? I have. For the last few months, I have been wrestling with Him over my upcoming knee replacement surgery. “God, why would you allow this in my life? I really do not have time for this. There is so much ministry that needs to be done. I do not understand why You are allowing this. This surgery wasn’t in my plan.” Unfortunately, I tend to be a control freak and after this surgery there will be a lot...

Go see the movie, The Great Awakening . ASAP . It is one of the most impactful movies I have ever seen. There is so much to say about this movie. It is the incredible story of how God used one man who was rejected, beaten, mocked, ridiculed, exiled from his church and his country to spark the Great Awakening that led to us becoming a nation. This one life impacted all of us who call ourselves Americans. George Whitefield One of the most powerful aspects of Whitefield's life was his courage...