Grief is the ultimate leveler and can bring both a strong and sensitive person to their knees. Whether someone is grieving the death of a loved one, a relationship, or a dream – the grief process is m…
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…
Horrific – Starving Afghans Sell Their Organs and Children Just to Survive
When the Taliban regained control in Afghanistan, we knew darkness was right around the corner. Women and children were sold into human trafficking and marriages against their will – and Christians we…
Don’t Read This Until New Year’s Eve
You made it. After another crazy year in the “new normal” – God has sustained you by His grace – and brought you to this moment. As you close out yet another year of life on this earth and wait with e…
How to Get Into The “Christmas Spirit” With a Broken Heart
The Christmas season is a joyous time to gather with loved ones and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. And while Christmas is full of warm memories and celebrations – not everyo…
The Sudden Tragic Loss of Her Husband Pointed This Young Widow to God’s Faithfulness
28-year-old Mattie Jackson Selecman was gathered with her husband and friends for a fun Labor Day weekend when the unthinkable happened. Her husband Ben slipped on a boating dock and hit his head – ca…
Faithful Until the End – Young Mom Killed While Reading the Bible to Her Baby
In this broken and sinful world, tragedy often happens when we least expect it, reminding us of our human fragility. And for Melanie Yates, the wickedness of this fallen world took her life as she was…
If You Struggle With Fear of the Unknown – This Is a Must-Read
For those of us who have experienced fear – it’s a crippling sensation that can almost leave one paralyzed. Of course, news and media outlets don’t help – always reminding us of worst-case scenarios a…
3 Ways You Might Be Worshiping Idols Today Without Even Realizing It
When we read warnings in the Bible against worshiping idols, we often envision the Israelites worshiping a golden calf and think we’d never fall prey to such a sin. But the truth is, many of us have i…
Taliban Leaders Continue to Take Child Brides and Slay Christians Without Mercy
Women and children fear for their lives as ruthless Taliban members come into their homes and take them against their will. Families who resist are slaughtered, while Afghan Christians brace themselve…
