A popular self-help phrase being thrown around these days is the “You are enough” motto. And people going through hard times wrongly cling to this false mantra, thinking that another burst of self-res…
Practical Christian Living
There Is a Purpose for Your Pain – and It Is for Your Good
When pain and suffering enters our lives, it can be tempting to think our latest struggle was “all for nothing” and pointless. But in God’s world – there is no such thing as needless suffering – every…
The Importance in Remembering God’s Faithfulness
Think back to one of your darkest moments, when you thought you couldn’t muster the strength to do one more thing – but God got you through. Or maybe you prayed long and hard for something – whether i…
How To Provide Comfort To Those Who Are Grieving When An Unbeliever Dies
One thing is certain – none of us are making it out of this world alive. For those of us who know and believe in Jesus as Lord – we know the moment we take our last earthly breath, we’ll be welcomed i…
Your “Good Deeds” Will Not Save You – Avoid The Trap Of Legalism
As believers who love the Lord, we want to keep His commandments and serve Him well. But if we’re not careful, we can fall into the deadly trap of legalism – thinking our “good deeds” will earn us fav…
Is Your Spouse “The Golden Calf” You Worship Today?
As we read through the Bible and recall stories of the Israelites worshiping a golden calf – we may think how silly it is to bow down to a statue. But the truth is many of us practice current idol wor…
The Beauty and Blessing of Confessing Personal Sins to One Another
When you mess up and do something wrong – what’s your first response? Are you quick to confess your sins to God and ask for forgiveness? Or do you try to “cover up” and hide your sin (as if God doesn’…
Here’s Why Every Christian Needs a Friend to Wound Them
It’s typical as human beings to be drawn to friends who flatter us and tell us what we want to hear. But a true Christian friend will tell you the things you may not necessarily want to hear – t…
Koinonia: Embrace the Beauty of Christians Doing Life Together
As Christians, we’re told to have “fellowship” and “koinonia” with one another – but what exactly does that mean? You see, true Christian fellowship is more than having coffee and donuts after c…
Embrace The Grace-Filled Valleys to Get You Through the Storm
When you’re down in the valley, completely exhausted, and full of fear and uncertainty – it can be a challenge to find joy. Although we are told to rejoice “whatever our lot” – sometimes our lot…