Turner-Ound Ministries

09/12/2024

08/15/2024

It feels terrible when we get our feelings hurt. Many times, people hurt our feelings when they say something unkind or speak with a demeaning tone. It’s agonizing when loved ones forget our birthdays, anniversaries or other special events. In most instances, the wrongdoer is unaware or had no intention to cause sadness. When it comes to forgiveness, we must use discretion and overlook unintended transgressions against us.

07/30/2024

Our lives feel dark and void during seasons of sadness. We often struggle with emotions of fear or loneliness when dilemmas become overwhelming. It’s comforting to know God’s presence is consistent. His Spirit moves through our hearts, allowing us to regain hope in moments of hopelessness and light in seasons of darkness. Our Father’s love has been in existence since the very beginning and will follow with us to the end of time.

07/16/2024

It’s impossible to forget we are sinners. All of us have made poor life decisions or sinned against God, causing hurt to people we love. It’s easy to allow regret to seep into our hearts and make us feel as though we can never overcome our terrible actions. Regret over our sinful nature is natural but we must remember that Jesus paid it all so that we may be forgiven. God’s love is unconditional, the slate is wiped clean when we ask for forgiveness in Jesus’ name.

07/11/2024

At some point in time, we have felt like a failure. We slip up under pressure and fail to meet the expectations of those we respect. We behave poorly in family interactions or backslide in our walk with Christ. There are multiple ways we fail the world, but we are not failures to God. He sees us from the inside and knows our true hearts. He loves us unconditionally and will always strengthen us for the road ahead.

07/05/2024

When we set the Lord before us, He is always in focus. The path of righteousness is narrow, and temptations of this world causes us to wander. We will maintain our focus by studying Scripture and spending quiet time with the Lord in prayer. Our studies keep us well versed in the truth and our ongoing prayer life restores our faith.

06/26/2024

As Christians, we are sometimes called to speak words of caution and wisdom to those in our care. But who, exactly is in our care? It could be your congregation, your Sunday school class, or even your family. No matter how big or small your charge, all of us who are appointed as leaders have a duty to exercise watchful care over others and speak up when needed.

06/16/2024

Think back to your fondest memories of family meals. What made them memorable, the food or the togetherness? Would you trade those simple meals for a gourmet feast with people who bicker and fight with hostility? Most of us would not, for we recognize that the riches are comfort are not worth the cost of sacrificing peace and harmony.

06/12/2024

It is easy to look at the conflict, disease, and affliction in this world and lose hope for the future. When we consider human selfishness, we can’t begin to imagine how we could ever fix this mess. But God has given us hope, the anticipation of a new heaven and new earth, where righteousness will dwell. Even as we endure the realities of this life, we do so knowing that one day, we will be free from pain and evil.