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Finding Strength in Burdens

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FLOYD ROGERS

In life, everyone faces struggles and burdens that can feel too heavy to carry. But God offers a way to endure those difficulties without being crushed by them. This doesn’t mean the problems will vanish or that you’ll never think about them again. It means you’ll be able to live through them, reflect on them, and even speak about them without feeling overwhelmed by their weight.

God promises to give strength and peace in the middle of life’s hardest moments. He invites all who are weary and burdened to come to Him for rest. As Jesus said in Matthew 11:28, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” This rest is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of calmness, confidence, and quiet strength in the face of it.

Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you;
He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.

Psalm 55:22

What Is Truth? Insights from John 18:37

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AMY TURNER

In John 18:37, Jesus clearly says the reason for His coming into the world — to testify to the truth. He adds that everyone who belongs to the truth listens to His voice. In response, Pilate asks a question that has echoed through history: What is truth?

Pilate’s question reflects a world where truth is often bent for personal gain and power. In his position, truth was something to be shaped to suit political needs, not an unchanging standard. The religious leaders at the time were no different, clinging to their own motives and interests.

In contrast, Jesus’ kingdom is not built on lies, influence, or control, but on what is eternally right. Even while facing death, Jesus holds firmly to this truth. Through His sacrifice, He carries the weight of humanity’s sin and offers salvation to those who choose to believe.

and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

John 8:32

Finding Strength in Christ: Hope for Every Struggle

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FLOYD ROGERS

God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit — together, they form the divine, supernatural Trinity. This holy God lives within every believer. We are with Christ in God, filled with the Breath of the Spirit. This means followers of Christ have an unbreakable, close, and extraordinary connection with God.

Each morning should begin with a sense of hope and joy, no matter what difficulties life brings. Some might say, “You don’t understand my struggles.” But here’s the truth: if you allow the living Christ to work within you and through you, in His way and timing, it will transform your experience. The challenges you face won’t control your spirit because Christ becomes your strength.

Christ is not just a part of your life — He is your life. And because of Him, you already have victory, no matter what your circumstances look like. This hope is real, living, and powerful, offering peace in every situation.

to whom God willed to make known what the wealth of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles is, the mystery that is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Colossians 1:27

Finding Strength in Faith During Hard Times

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FLOYD ROGERS

When difficult burdens come into your life, how do you deal with them? Do you follow what the Bible teaches, or do you find yourself complaining and trying to avoid them in some way? It’s an important question because how we respond matters to God.

Another question to consider is whether God puts limits on the burdens we face. Just like a bridge has a sign showing how much weight it can hold, God knows our personal load limit. He understands exactly how much each person can handle.

It would go against God’s loving nature to allow a burden so heavy that it would completely crush us without offering His strength and guidance. He always provides the wisdom and help we need when we choose to rely on Him.

No temptation has overtaken you except something common to mankind; and God is faithful, so He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

1 Corinthians 10:13

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90

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JEFF TURNER

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, once one of America’s most recognisable religious figures, has died at the age of 90. His passing was announced Tuesday through a post on his Facebook page saying, “Today, our hearts are heavy as we share that Brother Swaggart has finished his earthly race and entered into the presence of His Savior, Jesus Christ. Today was the day he has sung about for decades. He met his beloved Savior and entered the portals of glory. At the same time, we rejoice knowing that we will see him again one day.”

While a cause of death was not immediately given, it was known that Swaggart had been in poor health in recent years.

A Louisiana native, Swaggart rose from humble beginnings to become a Pentecostal preacher with a presence both in the pulpit and on screen. Born into a poor family, Swaggart grew up surrounded by music. He excelled at gospel piano and often performed alongside his famous cousins — rock ’n’ roll icon Jerry Lee Lewis and country music star Mickey Gilley.

Swaggart’s ministry began modestly with a radio show and a religious magazine, but it wasn’t long before he harnessed the power of television. By the late 1980s, his impassioned sermons and charismatic style had turned him into a household name. His broadcasts reached millions around the world, and his ministry grew into a multimillion-dollar empire.

However, Swaggart’s prominence came crashing down amid prostitution scandals. In a tearful and widely viewed 1988 sermon, Swaggart stood before his congregation and the nation, weeping as he confessed, “I have sinned against you… I beg you to forgive me.” The fallout was swift. His church ordered a two-year rehabilitation programme, including a full year where he was barred from preaching.

Though his ministry never regained its former scale, Swaggart continued to preach and broadcast for decades, albeit to a reduced audience.

Jimmy Swaggart was 90.