The football star presents his autobiography, in which he reviews his difficult career and stresses the importance of his faith. He was a key player for Colombia in the Copa America 2021.

In times of struggle, we can look to the lives of those who have gone before us and take courage from the fact that their experiences can mirror our own. By Jacob Dunn.

Perhaps our frustrating experiences are confirmation that our ministry is actually going according to plan.

We might be easing slowly out of lockdown, but if we don’t listen then what kind of a world are we emerging back into?

Much of ministry can feel like the agony of labour. But let’s remember the good times too. There is nothing as rewarding as seeing lives changed.

When trouble comes, the preacher gets to point people to God’s Word to find the comfort and to stir the response of faith that is needed.

When we thank God in all circumstances, we learn to overcome them.

Ann Voskamp encourages us to find three things each day that are good, three things to give thanks for, and to write them down.

Only our personal relationship with God is worth anything.

A bit of ‘hygge’ might come in handy for us all… especially for parents of children with special or additional needs.

The effects of lockdown continue to cause all sorts of difficulties for families of children with additional needs and disabilities.

Our confidence in God tells us that He will be by our side in the next struggle.

God knows the suffering as much as we do. Only in Him can we find consolation.

The COVID-19 pandemic is spreading suffering around the world – but it can also teach precious lessons to individuals, churches, and nations.

Some will look back on lockdown with a deep sense of regret at having missed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to grow closer to God.

We should be able to transform the time of waiting into a time of hope and patience. Then we will discover that God can change our adversities into opportunities.

The Bible offers not only encouragement for personal faith in a time of crisis, but also wisdom and insight to guide the Christian in a position of public leadership or influence.

God has given us the victory in all the situations of our lives by means of our Lord Jesus Christ.

There has been 40% more Christian candidates than four years ago. Despite a dificult campaign, “God has a long-term plan”, they say.

We should all do what God has prepared for us, wherever he has placed us. And we should do it with a clean heart.

If difficulties arise, immature Christians soon disappear, because the last thing they are willing to do is endure difficulties.