Our Authors

View All

Articles by Mary Hauschild

The most common tool God uses to build our faith Part 1

As Christians, we want to become more like Jesus. And if we're honest, we'd like that process to be an easy one. Our special guest reminds us that struggle is the most common tool the Lord uses to build our faith. Join us for an encouraging conversation coming up in James chapter one.

Praying when crushed by sorrow Part 5

Long ago one believer wrote about God, saying, "He has broken my teeth with gravel." These are stark words! Today on "Discover the Word," our hosts and our special guest, Jean Syswerda, provide a frank and striking discussion about suffering and praying the psalms in sorrow.

Strength and comfort in times of great sorrow Part 4

What is the psalm most frequently heard at funerals? You guessed it: Psalm 23. Today on "Discover the Word," our special guest Jean Syswerda discusses how praying the psalms in our darkest hour can make a difference.

Finding our bearings when we feel forsaken by God Part 3

As strange as it seems, feeling forsaken by God is common to believers, but always painful. Join us today as we talk about finding our bearings by focusing on God's faithful deliverance in the past. What can we learn by looking back?

Trusting God when life turns upside down and sideways Part 2

Join us today as we talk about getting through grief and how the Bible gives hope when we find ourselves in the valley of the shadow of death. Don't miss this important conversation!

How do we survive heart-rending grief? Part 1

When we go through a dark night of the soul, it can feel like God has abandoned us, like He's hiding from our troubles. Join us today with our special guest, Jean Syswerda, as we learn how to pray the psalms during times of pain.

A perspective that can help in difficult times Part 5

The famous preacher, Charles Spurgeon, once said that for Christians, even death is gain. "No evil in the strict sense of the word can happen to him, for everything is overruled for good." Listen in today as we conclude our study in Psalm 91.

How can we be confident in the security of God? Part 4

Even though God has promised to always be with us, we still experience pain, suffering, and hardships. So how can we be confident in the security of God? Discover the answer to that question today in our study of Psalm 91.

Can we claim the Bible’s promises for ourselves? Part 3

The Bible is full of what sound like amazing promises from God. but do all those ancient assurances apply to us today? Join us as we continue investigating Psalm 91, and discover whether it contains promises we can claim for ourselves.

What does it mean to abide in the Lord? Part 2

"Abide." It's not a word that we use in everyday conversation, is it? But it's a term that has profound application for those who trust in God. Join us today as we continue our study in Psalm 91.

Discover God's promises in Psalm 91 Part 1

In Scripture, God seems to promise to protect and defend those who put their trust in Him. Yet Christians still get sick, deal with disaster, and go through trials. Join us today as we discover God's promises in Psalm 91 and how they apply to God's people.

Putting unfairness into a proper perspective Part 5

When you listen to the news or read about world events, do you ever get angry at how unfair life can be? Don't miss the discussion today as we conclude our series on Psalm 73.

What do we actually deserve? Part 4

Many people believe that because they do good things, they deserve good things to happen to them. But is that really true? Today on "Discover the Word," we'll look at the difference between what we truly deserve and what we actually receive.

A biblical perspective on the unfairness of life Part 3

When good people get cancer and when bad people get promotions, we may feel tempted to say, "God, what is going on?" Today we take a look at Psalm 73, which asks the question, "Why is life so unfair at times?" Discover the answer with us!

A praise song about bitterness Part 2

Typically, we think worship music should express our love, joy, or gratitude to God. That's why the lyrics of Psalm 73 can be a bit shocking. Join us on "Discover the Word" today for an eye-opening conversation.

We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience, by continuing to use this site you agree to this. Find out more on how we use cookies and how to disable them.