Having Cancer in the Name of the Lord Jesus
Colossians 3:1-17 is one of the first extended passages of Scripture I attempted to memorize. It’s worth spending time reading, praying, and reflecting on, whether you commit it to memory […]
Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is Near…and It’s Here
Have you ever looked for something all over your desk, kitchen counter, or workbench with no success only to see it magically appear right where you were looking one minute […]
What Does “God Fearing” Mean?
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “God fearing”? One of the first things I picture is an old movie. Maybe it’s even black and white. And one […]
Eternal Life…Now?
Heaven. When Christians think of eternal life in heaven, we may think of the imagery of heaven: gold streets, pearly gates, mansions, other believers, and the presence of God. We […]
Bible Verses About Peace in the New Testament
Words Translated as Peace In the New Testament, many usages come from the Greek root eiréné (εἰρήνη), meaning “peace,” but other words include hésuchios (ἡσύχιος) and hésuchazó (ἡσυχάζω), both of […]
When Resistance Comes: 3 Options
The following is an excerpt from Josh Branham’s book What Are You Waiting For?: A Young Leader’s Guide to Changing the World, from his chapter on Fight. Everything fell apart […]
What Is God Like?
How would you answer the question, “What is God like?” Here’s the answer we’ll explore in this article: “The God of the Bible is perfectly loving and good, knows all […]
The Vanity of Knowledge: Aiming for Wisdom in an Artificial World
With what set of assumptions do you begin as you open the pages of Scripture? I find myself in agreement with James B. Jordan, Protestant theologian, with Matteiu Paggeau, the […]
Bible Verses About Anxiety
To understand what the Bible says about anxiety—and to understand anxiety itself—it’s helpful to look at the words that are translated as anxiety through Scripture. In the Old Testament, what’s […]
Do You Still Believe in God?
Today, during worship, my wife handed me her phone. She had received a text from an old friend from high school. Her friend was clearly exasperated, frustrated, and searching. “In […]
The Hazard of Comparing Ourselves to Others
One of the more charming elements of the modern workplace is the conducive environment it provides for comparing yourself to others. Sometimes it feels like we are all in one […]
How to Extend Your Thanksgiving Meal
What’s the most encouraging note a teacher wrote on your report card? Maybe it was, “Great job this quarter!” Or “Fantastic job bringing your math grade up!” The earliest comment […]
When You Have Eaten and Are Satisfied: On Wealth and Forgetting God
Now that you have wealth, you’ve crossed over into the financial promised land. Or have you? From the days of Adam, God cursed man with the burden of painful toil […]
Battle-Ready Discipleship
Why do so many Christians crumble under cultural pressure? Why do churches so often resemble spiritual daycare instead of boot camp? The Church cannot afford to raise spectators. We must […]
Who Were Naomi and Ruth in the Bible?
Naomi and Ruth lived during the period of the Judges, probably during the time of Gideon, around 1200 B.C. Their story is told in the Book of Ruth in the […]
Why Record-Breaking Moments Won’t Build Your Church—And What Will
Somewhere right now, a man is running across a desert without stopping. A teenager is holding his breath longer than most of us could survive. And a chef is stacking […]
Questioning God: 5 Questions Asked of God in the Old Testament
How well do you handle unresolved questions? When the answer is as pointed as a ball of spaghetti noodles—“Well, that’s a good question . . . various answers have been […]
The Killing of Charlie Kirk: A Tragedy in Three Dimensions
Updated September 13, 2025 Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed this week while speaking at a university in Utah. The 31-year-old was fielding questions on his “Prove Me […]
Pastoral Burnout: Intentional Times of Reflection
Author’s note: This is my sixth and final article in a series dealing with pastoral burnout. Recent Barna research revealed that 33% of ministers had given serious thought to quitting. […]
For Those Making Pilgrimage Through Spiritual Landscapes
I have always loved road trips. Mostly for the view and the scenery. It’s the adventure of discovering different landscapes I love most. That and traversing God’s good creation. On […]
Paul the Missionary: How Suffering Propelled His Mission
*Author’s Note: Paul’s encounter with Christ led him to a greater understanding of the faith, and from that encounter, Paul developed a theology of mission that affected everything about him, […]
Christformation and Embracing Forgiveness
What is God up to in our lives? When we look throughout Scripture, we see that, above all, God is restoring his image in us so we can be fruitful […]
Build the Ark: Noah, Meaning, and the Church in an Age of Collapse
One of the first things the Bible teaches us—right there in Genesis—is that God is a God of order. God separates: light from darkness, sea from sky, meaning from murk. […]
Jesus Told Us to Go Bird Watching?
If I’m honest, I sometimes feel a little embarrassed going on walks with my parents. Why? Well…my mom and dad…are bird watchers. Mom, Dad, I know that you’re probably reading […]
Just Over the Horizon
When the apostle John was just a small child, he likely made his first pilgrimage to the holy city of Jerusalem with his family. His father Zebedee, his mother Salome, […]
When I Find Myself Running Ahead of Jesus
“You’re not struggling to hear me, So I’m not striving to be heard I am sure the One who made me, Is catching every word When You’re this close, I […]
How Should Christians Think About the Law of Attraction?
Imagine this scenario: You’ve hit a tough season in your life. Maybe you feel spiritually dry because of it, and you’re tired of going through the motions each day only […]
You Are Standing on Holy Ground
“Do not come any closer,” the Lord warned. “Take off your shoes, for you are standing on holy ground.” (Exodus 3:5, NLT) “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who […]
Discomfort, a Missing Ingredient in Discipleship
“If you love me, obey my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you.” (John 14:15-16, NLT) As dean […]
I’ve Stopped Praying for Safety—And You Should Too
Growing up, I remember more than one man who, when appointed to lead Sunday morning’s closing prayer, would always conclude the final benediction along these lines: “and keep us all […]
What Does the Bible Say About Grief?
Let’s start with a little bit of Bible trivia. Do you know what the shortest verse is in the Bible? It’s John 11:35: “Jesus wept.” I’m willing to bet you […]
God Does Not Give Us a Spirit of Fear
A meaningful conversation is like lightning. You never know when it is going to strike. On the way back from Dairy Queen, I had a conversation that changed the course […]
Where Is God in the Fire? Reflections on the California Wildfires
January 27, 2025 Long Beach, CA “Go out and stand before me on the mountain,” the Lord told him. And as Elijah stood there, the Lord passed by, and a […]
Our Summer Sun and Winter Fire
Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter are seasons that we walk through, both literally and figuratively. The most evident seasons are winter and summer. The summer season of life is easy […]
The Quickest Path Isn’t Always the Best
Here is something I’ve learned about myself over the years: I tend to have a certain way I like to do things! I have a routine, a set pattern that […]
Renew Review: ‘The Anxious Generation’ by Jonathan Haidt
In The Anxious Generation, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt describes how GenZ is overprotected in the real world—and underprotected in the virtual world. Professor Chad Ragsdale explores Haidt’s thesis and describes […]
No Laughing Matters: Why We Ought to Laugh
Hopefully we can agree that we’re anxious, worried, and preoccupied with worst-case scenarios that are unlikely to materialize. We are told we are in an existential crisis, journeying in uncharted […]
Review of ‘The Anxious Generation’ by Jonathan Haidt
The title of Jonathan Haidt’s new book is not remotely controversial or debatable. That Gen Z is a uniquely anxious generation is demonstrated time and time again both in anecdotal […]
Rejoice in Suffering for Your Faith
“Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as […]
Managing Your Life: What Happens When You Do and Don’t
How exciting could it be to “manage my life”? Does it sound a little, well, boring? Yet what’s truly boring is living life in a way that doesn’t work. It gets […]
The Pitfalls of Winning
I am a sports fan. I admit it. I also admit that my mood can rise and fall with the success, or lack thereof, of my favorite teams. Some of […]
What Does the Bible Say About Anxiety?
What comes to your mind when you think of the word “anxiety”? It reminds me of my first year in high school. I was (and still am) a small, 5’1”, […]
What Does the Bible Say About Forgiveness?
My girls are ages five and eighteen months, and because we live in a bicultural US-Chinese home, the Nickelodeon show Ni Hao, Kai Lan (2007-2011) is a staple for our […]
Should Christians Watch Horror Movies?
His friends were aiming only to be able to laugh and say, “Made you look!” Yet Alypius would go a lot farther than one look. As his friends dragged poor, […]
Preaching That Engages the Skeptic: How (Part 3)
This is my third and final article on engaging the skeptic in our preaching. Let’s take a second to review: First, why do we need to engage the skeptic in […]
What We Learn from Two Hebrew Midwives
When I think of people who show and live out their allegiance to God in the Bible, I immediately think of Shiphrah and Puah. They are better known as the […]
6 Words for Your “What If” Moments
“What if…” are two words that can have paralyzing ramifications. It wasn’t too many years ago that I lived what could fairly be called a paralyzed life. I don’t mean […]
Live by Faith: What It Means and Doesn’t
What does it mean to live by faith? Living by faith in Jesus means living with belief, trust, and lifelong allegiance in him. Faith may start as an internal force, […]
Renewing Your First Thought of the Morning
And the first thought of the morning is . . . What is that beeping sound? Wait a second. . . . The second thought is . . . Oh […]
Losing My Faith in Progressive Christianity: The Fleeting Fulfillment of a Feelings-Based Faith (Part 6)
Progressive Christianity Part 1: Insights from Deconstruction Stovall recounts a season of doubt, questioning a culture built on the sinner’s prayer and feelings-based assurance. The narrative challenges easy-belief formulas, contrasting […]
Trusting God When Church Life Changes
When church life changes because of situations out of our control, how can we use the season as an opportunity to pursue God? Our church was regaining her rhythm, as […]
Learning to Pray: Yield (Part 4 of P.R.A.Y.)
Yielding to God: Powerful Prayer Lessons (P.R.A.Y. 4) Joshua explains that unanswered prayer can be the hardest part of praying, yet we can still trust God’s goodness and love. Jesus’ […]
When a Story Is Cut Tragically Short
Lives Cut Short: Trusting God With Unfinished Stories Stories that end too soon remind us how deeply loss disrupts our sense of meaning and leaves grief without easy resolution. Faith […]
Answering Questions with Stories
Answering Questions with Stories: Powerful Truth Jesus often taught through stories, answering questions in ways that shape what we believe and how we live. Family narratives form identity, and Scripture […]
Learning Faithful Faith from the Church in Niger
Church in Niger and Faith That Serves Through Persecution After riots destroyed Christian buildings and homes, believers responded by caring for hospitals, prisons, and the very communities that harmed them. […]
Why Is Faith a Necessary Response to Grace?
Grace and Faith: The Response That Honors the Giver Faith answers grace with gratitude, because allegiance and faithfulness are the proper human response to God’s gift in Christ. John’s signs […]
Learning to Pray: Rejoice (Part 2 of P.R.A.Y.)
Rejoice Always: Learning to Pray with Praise and Thanks Thanksgiving and praise belong at the heart of prayer, because rejoicing honors God for what He has done and who He […]
5 Bible Verses on My Mind as I Watch Afghanistan Crumble
Afghanistan Christian: Bible Verses for Hope in Upheaval Scripture speaks to collapse and fear, echoing Jerusalem’s devastation and validating lament without denying God’s reign. Job exposes fragile trust, urging sober […]
Grieving, Praying, and Hoping for Afghanistan – Q&A with Chris Dewelt
Pray for Afghanistan: Grieving and Hoping with Afghan Believers Persecution is likely to intensify, so pray for Afghan Christians to be protected, strengthened, and faithful under pressure. Real stories make […]
Your Reconstruction Story as Told by Jesus
Faith Reconstruction and Jesus Repairing the Foundation Faith Reconstruction highlights how Jesus deconstructs what cannot remain, leaving only what God intends to be truly foundational. John’s “I am” statements show […]
It’s Easy to Fall Short of Faith
Faithful Faith: Why Admiring Jesus Isn’t Saving Faith Nicodemus knew the Bible and admired Jesus, yet his faith stayed at the level of affinity instead of full trust. Jesus pressed […]
What Does It Mean to Place One’s Faith in Jesus?
Faith in Jesus: What It Means to Truly Believe and Follow In John’s Gospel, belief is an action word, showing that real faith includes an outward response. Trusting Jesus means […]
How People Make the Commitment to Jesus in Baptism
Baptism Commitment and the Covenant Promise to Follow Jesus Baptism commitment is the formal covenant pledge where a believer repents, trusts in Jesus, and receives God’s promises of forgiveness and […]
Why Is a New Birth Necessary?
New Birth and the Restoration of Our Relationship With God New Birth is necessary because sin disrupted humanity’s relationship with God, beginning with Adam and Eve’s choice to do life […]
The Best Thing about Essential Beliefs
Essential Beliefs and the Truths You Can Count On Picture how life’s storms can crush what you rely on, leaving you searching for something steady and true. Remember that core […]
Does It Really Matter What You Believe?
Christian Convictions and Why Beliefs About God Matter Challenge the cultural assumption that faith is mere preference by showing belief in God is personal and relational. Recognize why the “many […]
Is Faith Mainly about Feelings?
Is Faith Mainly about Feelings? Faith as Trust, Truth, and Loyalty Scripture shows that faith is directed toward Jesus as a person, grounded in believing who he is—not simply how […]
Introduction to Christian Convictions: Discerning the Essential, Important, and Personal Elements
Introduction to Christian Convictions for Discernment and Faith Growth Chad recounts how his dad helped him overcome baptism anxiety by affirming core beliefs and encouraging ongoing spiritual growth. This introduction […]
How Do We Seek the Holy Spirit’s Leadership in Our Lives?
Holy Spirit Led Through Spiritual Practices and Daily Submission Prayer clears inner space so the spiritual dimension becomes visible again instead of being drowned out by constant physical distractions. Fasting […]
Make Your Choice: Learning from the Chinese Church
Chinese Church Lessons for Faith Under Pressure Persecution in China reveals how believers endure surveillance and intimidation by standing firm in Jesus without compromise. Conviction grows when Christians count the […]
What Does It Mean for the Holy Spirit to Live within Us?
Holy Spirit Empowered Living Through God’s Immersion Baptism brings believers into relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, opening a Spirit-filled way of life beyond the flesh. Participation in […]
Let Go or Be Dragged: 4 Things to Let Go Of
Let Go or Be Dragged: Freedom from What Holds You Let Go or Be Dragged shows how clinging to the need to be right traps you in self-righteousness, while surrendering […]
3 Steps to Passing Along the Faith: Repeat (Part 3)
Shema and Forming the Next Generation in Faith Shema highlights a timeless pattern of hearing, obeying, and repeating, showing parents and leaders how continual remembrance shapes a child’s view of […]
Why Did Jesus Pick Fishermen? Answer: The Gospel.
Gospel for Fishermen: Why Jesus Started with Ordinary People Mark 1 shows the gospel for fishermen calls anyone to repent and believe as God’s kingdom draws near. Instead of choosing […]
How Do Disciples Live in This World?
Disciples Live in This World: Empowered by the Holy Spirit Disciples Live in This World by pursuing an immersive relationship with the Holy Spirit, not just routines or techniques. Acts […]
Exposing Our Self-Deceptions: Review of Daniel McCoy’s Mirage: 5 Things People Want from God That Don’t Exist
5 Things People Want from God That Don’t Exist: Exposing Self Deceptions 5 Things People Want from God That Don’t Exist reveals how spiritual “mirages” distort what we expect from […]
This Pastor Doesn’t Know the Sky Is Falling. Is He Right?
Sky is Falling? Choosing Faith Instead of Fear Sky Is Falling anxiety fades when believers stop bracing for darkness and start battling it with gospel confidence. Instead of doom scrolling, […]
Gardening and Spiritual Growth
Spiritual Growth: Cultivating Faith Through Gardening Lessons Spiritual Growth may start small like a seed, but God can multiply simple obedience into lasting impact. Gardening shows that what we sow […]
A Spiritual Slaughter We Aren’t Talking About
Spiritual Slaughter and the Hidden War for Souls Spiritual Slaughter reveals how Satan’s most devastating persecution is often subtle, targeting souls through deception rather than physical suffering. Churches in the […]
On What Basis Will God Evaluate Our Lives?
God Evaluate Our Lives and the Teachings of Jesus Jesus’ words in John 8, John 12, and Matthew 7 reveal that God Evaluate Our Lives based on whether we build […]
Preparing for Something Far Better than the New Normal
New Normal in Light of Christian Discipleship Jeff Robertson contrasts the culture’s New Normal with the biblical call to fix our minds on unseen, eternal realities rather than temporary comforts. […]
The People of God Refuel in the Desert
People of God Strength in Desolate Places Desert encounters with God show that the People of God can become strongest against temptation when they withdraw like Jesus to lonely places […]
When Life Doesn’t Go How You Expect
When Life Doesn’t Go How You Expect and Learning to Trust God’s Will Remembering a childhood dream of overseas missions, Naomi Jones describes how returning home left her grieving unmet […]
Worship Leader Q&A: What Steps Invite the Skeptic Back?
Skeptic Back in the Journey to Wholehearted Worship Honest stories from worship leaders walking through divorce, grief, and doubt help skeptics see that broken people can still sing about God’s […]
6 Principles for Doubting Well
Doubting Well in Honest Christian Faith Readers learn to name different levels of doubt, from core questions about God to secondary church issues, so they don’t abandon faith unnecessarily. This […]
What the Exile Can Teach Us about Returning to Church
Returning to Church with Exilic Hope and Joy Drawing from Israel’s exile and Psalm 126, this article pictures returning to Church as a joyful homecoming where God turns seasons of […]
Worry: The Acceptable Sin?
Acceptable Sin in the Form of Worry Jesus exposes worry as more than an acceptable habit, calling disciples to trust the Father’s care instead of living like fearful slaves. Anchoring […]
Food Idolatry VS Living Water: Refreshing the Soul by Fasting
Food Idolatry VS Living Water in the Purifying Practice of Fasting Fasting exposes how food has become a modern golden calf, revealing misplaced cravings that should be satisfied in Jesus […]
When God Disciplines You
God Disciplines You with Loving Purpose God Disciplines You to affirm your identity as his child, using hardship as loving evidence that you truly belong to him. Trials under God’s […]
There Are Two Crosses in the Life of a Christian
Life of a Christian – Walking the Path of Two Crosses Carrying the two crosses reveals true discipleship. Christ’s cross brings salvation, while our cross calls us to die to […]
Resurrection: From Fuzzy Hope to Living Reality
Fuzzy Hope to Living Reality – Meeting Jesus as Resurrection Fuzzy Hope to Living Reality begins with Martha’s fragile belief. Her vague hope in a distant resurrection is transformed when […]
Losing My Faith in Progressive Christianity: The Three Unforgivable Sins — Drinking, Smoking, and Cussing (Part 3)
Progressive Christianity Part 3: Lessons in Grace and Drift Progressive Christianity Part 3 traces how childhood taboos about drinking, smoking, and cussing slowly gave way to a “liberated” lifestyle that […]
Pain and the Necessity of Pruning
Pain in Pruning: Lessons for Growth Amid cultural upheaval and personal loss, God is actively shaping character rather than promising a pain-free life. Scripture reveals that the Father prunes fruitful […]
Mirage #4: I Want to Find Peace through Trusting What I Can’t Trust
Find Peace in Trust — Lasting Assurance Chasing stability in possessions, people, or success only ends in disappointment because all earthly things fade away. Jesus alone has proven trustworthy through […]
Everybody Is Recovering from Something
Recovering — Steps to Spiritual Health Powerlessness led to trust in God, beginning a Scripture-shaped transformation marked by honest surrender and dependence on His strength. Through the twelve steps—surrender, confession, […]
Crossing the Invisible Fence: An Opportunity for the Church to Lead
Invisible Fence — Leading with Hope As restrictions lift, churches can model confident, responsible in-person worship to show life beyond the fence is safe and meaningful. Testimonies from congregations that […]
The Truth Is Better Than My Truth (Because It’s True!)
My Truth — Anchoring in Jesus and Scripture Postmodern claims make truth a personal construct, but Scripture warns the heart deceives (Jeremiah 17:9) and defiles (Mark 7:21–23). Jesus declares, “I […]
How I Went from Atheist to Bible Believer
Atheist to Bible Believer — From Veil to Revelation Drawn by God’s light (2 Corinthians 4:6), the heart’s veil lifts to see Christ’s glory and to trust Scripture. Rather than […]
A Resilient Church in a Cancel Culture
Cancel Culture — Practicing Church Resilience Grounded in disciple making, the church develops resilient believers who hold to biblical convictions with joy and courage. Facing cultural pressure, Christians reject timidity […]
An Invitation to Come in Out of the Dark
Dark — Pathways into God’s Light From Genesis to John, Scripture shows God’s presence bringing light that exposes deception and brings order to chaos. Turning to Jesus, the Light of […]
When You Worry, Remember God Is at Work
Worry — Trusting God’s Work Today Remember Jesus’ call in Matthew 6 to release anxiety and fix your heart on the Father who provides. From wilderness sandals that never wore […]
Thinking about an Extended Fast? Lessons Learned from My Gen Z’er
Extended Fast — Community, Conviction, Direction Participating with church or friends sustains resolve, even from a distance, as shared Scripture and stories strengthen obedience during fasting. As prayer deepens, the […]
The Less We Use This, the More Relevant It Will Become.
Relevant in a Post-Christian Culture: Why Scripture Resurges Contrasting the raft with Noah’s ark, the article shows how Scripture can seem cumbersome until crises reveal its saving purpose. As secularism […]
Lessons from the Church in Eastern Canada: Get Creative
Canada in Post-Christian Ministry—Creative Lessons Healthy churches prioritize disciple making over size, channeling resources so disciples make disciples in any context. Bivocational and covocational models—like funding a coffee shop that […]
Letter to Someone Struggling with an Anxious Heart
Anxious Heart — A Letter of Peace From racing thoughts to simple prayers, the writer brings fear to Jesus and invites family support to re-center trust. Scripture anchors courage: Psalms […]
Disciple Making Shift #4 – From Teaching Information to Teaching Obedience
Disciple Making Shift #4: Training for Obedience Obedience over information. Jesus commands us to teach obedience (Matt. 28:20), turning truth into lived practice. Use “I will” statements. Specific, measurable actions […]
Youth Suicide Prevention: Dos and Don’ts
Suicide Prevention in Youth Ministry Detect clusters of clues—behavior changes, withdrawal, prior attempts, and talk of hopelessness—and treat them as urgent. Start compassionate conversations by asking directly about suicidal thoughts, […]
When the Foundations Are Being Destroyed
Foundations That Endure Through Faith Discover how Foundations grounded in God’s Word give strength when society feels unstable and divided. Explore David’s Psalms to understand why trusting the Lord offers […]
Losing My Faith…in Progressive Christianity (Part 1)
Progressive Christianity Part 1: Insights from Deconstruction Stovall recounts a season of doubt, questioning a culture built on the sinner’s prayer and feelings-based assurance. The narrative challenges easy-belief formulas, contrasting […]
Walking: More than Exercise for the Disciple of Jesus
Walking with God in Practice Enoch’s example in Genesis 5:24 shows that Walking with God means living in His presence, where life overcomes death. Amid ordinary neighborhood routes, Walking opens […]
Disciples of Jesus Choose Hope – Q&A with Michael Patterson
Disciples of Jesus Choose Hope — Practicing It When Life Feels Heavy Rooted in Scripture, biblical hope is a confident expectation in God’s promises, seen in Abraham’s trust (Romans 4:18) […]
When You Compare, Beware.
Compare — Following Jesus Over Envy Drawn from Luke 9:46, comparisons among disciples ignite pride and conflict, draining love for neighbor. From 1 Samuel 18:7, Saul’s fixation on David spirals […]
Something to Behold
Behold — Restored Sight in Dark Times On the 2020 winter solstice, the “Christmas Star” pulled attention from fatigue and fear toward wonder and worship. In Mark 8:23–25, Jesus touches […]
Celebrating Christmas in an Assisted Living Facility
Assisted Living Facility — Christmas Resilience and Connection Residents weather lockdowns with decade-tested grit, drawing strength from community among peers who understand their season of life. Creative connections—Facebook Live feasts, […]
Try to Avoid a Star Wars Christmas
Star Wars — Choosing “With” Over Holiday Overload Drawing from the infamous Holiday Special, overstuffed plans turn Christmas into chaos instead of peace. Instead, the word with reframes the season […]
Straightening Out Your Self-Talk
Self-Talk — Truth, Grace, and Renewal Scripture guides inner dialogue: 1 John 3:18–20 affirms that even when feelings accuse, God’s truth steadies the heart. Confession to trusted believers models grace, […]
God Is the Healer of Your Wounds
God Is the Healer — Jehovah Rapha and True Restoration From Psalms to Hebrews, Scripture affirms that God binds the brokenhearted, answers distress, and invites confident grace-seeking. In honest prayer […]
The Lure of the Fruit…in the 21st Century
21st Century — Resisting the Lure of the Fruit Drawing from Proverbs 3 and Isaiah 55, the article contrasts confident curiosity with obsessive self-reliance and calls us back to trusting […]
How I Learned to Look for “God Signs”
God Signs — Everyday Reminders of God’s Nearness A skeptic turns joyful after a “praying mantis” moment on her windshield, recognizing a personal nudge following talk of sparrows as signs […]
Church Leader, We Are So Thankful for You
Church Leader — Encouragement for Uncertain Times Through conflict, elections, and a pandemic, you pursued unity, protected the vulnerable, and kept people connected while trusting God. Scripture-shaped leadership preached truth, […]
Don’t Quench the Holy Spirit. Follow His Prompts.
Holy Spirit Guidance Prompted to help, the author returns to support a local shop owner as pandemic pressures escalate and uncertainty spreads. Listening to the Spirit’s nudge leads to compassion […]
What Does God Think about My Mental Disorder?
Mental Disorder and God’s Redemptive Purpose John 9:1–3 reveals suffering can display God’s works, reframing mental disorder from punishment to a place for His glory. Rather than hiding in stigma, […]
Sermon on the Mount: What Is God’s Answer to the Problem of Evil?
God’s Answer in Mourning and Hope Jesus enters human grief (Jn 11:35), walking with mourners so no one suffers alone. Through the cross and resurrection, evil’s curse is confronted and […]
Sermon on the Mount: Poor in Spirit
Beatitudes and the Poor in Spirit Desperation reveals our limits; the “poor in spirit” see that this world can’t save them and turn to Jesus for the Kingdom. Rather than […]
Church, You Can’t Lose on Tuesday
You Can’t Lose on Tuesday — Hope that Outlasts Politics Grounded in Joseph’s foresight, the church prepares in seasons of plenty and provides in famine, trusting God’s mercy in both. […]
What a Ghost Hunter Taught Me about Trust in God
Ghost Hunter – Faith, Scripture, and Inquiry A scientist-believer’s witness shows how investigation of the unseen can coexist with Scripture-shaped thinking and humble limits. Unanswered questions become invitations to trust […]
Life-Changing Paragraphs: Mere Drift
Mere Drift — Training the Habit of Faith Lewis shows how moods rebel against reason and why training the habit of faith anchors belief amid shifting feelings. Daily practices—prayer, Bible […]
Q: How Do I Convince My Kid that the Bible Leads to Happiness?
How Do I Convince My Kid that the Bible Leads to Happiness? — Parenting Pathways Affirming that God created joy (Psalm 103:5), parents point kids to lasting happiness found in […]
How Can I Reach Out to a Lonely Person in a Year of Loss?
Lonely Person — Outreach that Heals Begin with a caring check-in: listen without fixing, acknowledge loss, and show up consistently, as Darius does for Ming. Offer practical help and safe […]
Life-Changing Paragraphs: A Paragraph That Kept Me in Ministry
Paragraph That Kept Me in Ministry — Costly Grace That Reshaped a Calling Bonhoeffer’s costly-vs-cheap grace showed that true discipleship demands surrender yet gives the only true life. At a […]
When the World’s All Wrong…Trust God
Trust God — Lessons from Daniel 1 Daniel sets his mind, resists assimilation, and trusts God with outcomes—God provides health, wisdom, and influence before the king. In hostile settings, disciples […]
When Am I Getting off Social Media?
Getting off Social Media — Discernment for Digital “Third Places” Documentary insights and personal research show platforms hijack attention, fuel mental strain, and deform virtue, making quitting a daily temptation. […]
Good News: You Will Have Trouble
You Will Have Trouble — Peace, Courage, and the Value of Faith Jesus’ promise in John 16:33 frames rising hostility with His peace and victory, calling believers to take heart. […]
America Is in a Spiritual War. Are You All-In or AWOL?
America Is in a Spiritual War — Weapons, Courage, and Hope Scripture exposes the unseen battle and calls us to demolish lies and take every thought captive to Christ (2 […]
Matters of Trust: A Crisis of Crumbling Authority
Crumbling Authority in Our Homes and Hearts From Vietnam and Watergate to social media echo chambers, institutional trust collapsed and “trust me” turned suspect. Young families now prize independence over […]
Good Leaders Don’t Rush God
Good Leaders – Patience in God’s Timing From David’s restraint with Saul and his prayers for guidance, leadership seeks God first and acts only when He directs. In contrast to […]
When the World’s All Wrong…Persevere
Persevere – Faithful Action When the World Feels Wrong In exile, Daniel held conviction without hostility, respectfully proposing an alternative diet and persisting until a fair test was granted. God’s […]
Promise Keepers: Stand in the Gap
Stand in the Gap – Sacred Assembly Impact Over two years of planning, fasting, and prayer culminated in a Washington DC gathering where more than a million men sought God […]
Exile: The Perfect Word for Our Situation
Exile – Living Jeremiah 29 Exile calls believers to seek peace and pray for their city, following Jeremiah 29:7 while resisting deceptive voices that divide. Amid dislocation and loss, trust […]
Great Leaders Are Led by Convictions
Great Leaders in Conviction-Fueled Courage Caleb demonstrates that convictions—God will lead, be with us, help us, and overcome—ignite courageous action. When excitement fades or obstacles loom, conviction redirects ministries to […]
My Approach to Apologetics: God Will Come Through
Apologetics and Trust in God’s Faithfulness The approach to apologetics emphasizes God’s reliability rather than human desperation to defend Him. Evidence from creation, prophecy, and Scripture reveals God’s truth and […]
Fishing & Faith
Fishing & Faith — Lessons from John 21 From the Sea of Galilee setting, the narrative shows that faith is enacted through obedient action, not merely held as belief. Peter’s […]
Great Worship during a Terrible Time
Great Worship — Joy in Hard Seasons Great Worship treats praise as the overflow of treasuring God, so joy remains even when life hurts. When COVID-era plans collapse, choose to […]
In Seasons of Suffering, You Need a Pile of Stones.
Suffering — Stones of Remembrance Keep a “pile of stones” journal that records God’s help, so present pain is met with remembered grace. Testify to what you’ve seen God do, […]
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Caution Fatigued in the Pandemic: Persevering with Wisdom Recognize caution fatigue can cloud judgment and tempt risky behavior; choose wise, others-first practices anchored in Galatians 6:9 and Ephesians 5:15. Pray […]
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One Life to Live — Time with Eternal Impact Jesus modeled saying and doing only what the Father wills, leading us into Spirit-led words and work (John 8:28; 12:49). By […]
How Do I Build Peace into a Stressful Day?
How Do I Build Peace into a Stressful Day — Everyday Practices Deep breaths, worship “timeouts,” and coloring prayers create quick “rock-a-chair” moments that quiet anxiety. Writing laments and honest […]
It’s Time for a Second Wind
Second Wind in Seasons of Refining Amid bleak headlines and fatigue, the author shifts from discouragement to God’s power, seeking the lesson He is teaching in this season. 1 Peter […]
Lessons from the Church in Pakistan: Boldness
Church in Pakistan and Courageous Discipleship Small groups study Scripture verse by verse and tackle core Muslim questions—Jesus as Son of God, who God is, and why the Bible is […]
I’ve Got Peace like a Rocking Chair
Rocking Chair and Rest in God From a child’s “rock-a-chair” refrain, readers learn to seek quiet pauses with the Father amid chaos at home and overseas. Drawing on Nehemiah 8:9–10 […]
Are You Feeling Alone?
Are You Feeling Alone: Communion at the Table Amid isolation and online church, the author hears “Come to the table” and recognizes Jesus’ invitation to fellowship. Remembering the Lord’s Supper, […]
Persistence: Easy to Neglect, Impossible to Ignore
Persistence in Prayer, Justice, and Discipleship From the persistent widow to modern civil rights stories, steady pursuit shows that justice isn’t untouchable and change can come. Anchored in Luke 18, […]
Lessons from the Church in Pakistan: Dependence on God
Dependence on God in Times of Trial Dependence on God gives Pakistani Christians fearless resilience, even when facing persecution and loss. Their trust is not built on deep theology but […]
Disciples Should Expect God’s Discipline
God’s Discipline — Lessons for Growing Up in Christ Trials expose our weaknesses and invite repentance, producing the “peaceful fruit of righteousness” in those trained by them (Hebrews 12:11). Parents […]
Letter to a Christian Going through Trauma
Letter to a Christian in Trauma: Hope & Practical Steps From a pastor-father who survived his daughters’ devastating crash, this letter assures you’re seen, heard, and able to keep moving. […]
Preparing Students for College: Intimate Relationship with Jesus
Intimate Relationship with Jesus — College Prep Insights Students thrive when intimacy with Jesus—not rule-keeping—anchors identity, joy, and worship. Encourage curious faith by welcoming hard questions, grounding answers in Scripture […]
Break for…Homecoming
Homecoming — Practicing Abiding Returning to God’s quiet presence centers the heart on Jesus’ promise (John 14:23) and steadies the mind in prayer. When distractions or sin pull you away, […]
Lessons from the Church in Kenya: Spirit-Led Leadership
Spirit-Led Leadership — Practical Ministry Habits Walking in the Spirit—not human strength—empowers obedience to Jesus and bold witness (Acts 1:8). When busyness dulls dependence, pause to repent and ask the […]
Growing Wise in the School of Waiting
Growing Wise — Practicing Patient Trust In a hurry-first culture, waiting trains obedience and self-control, echoing Proverbs and the slower rhythms of earlier generations. Jesus’ teaching distinguishes two kinds of […]
The Romans 14 Posture as a Guide to Reopening
The Romans 14 Posture and Reopening Churches The Romans 14 Posture encourages unity by reminding believers that disagreements over reopening are not worth dividing the church. Respect for differing convictions […]
Q: Fearless or Fearful? Jesus’ Answer Is Confusing.
Fearless or Fearful and the Challenge of Trust Fearless or Fearful highlights how Jesus contrasts fear of people with fear of God, urging disciples to remain faithful under pressure. The […]
The Book of Job: A Guide in Suffering (Part 2)
Book of Job Part 2: Lessons for Suffering Well Worship redirects grief toward God. Job blesses the Lord amid loss and recognizes every gift was on loan. Transparency names the […]
The Book of Job: A Guide in Suffering (Part 1)
Book of Job Part 1: Lessons for Suffering Disciples Book of Job Part 1 recounts Job’s righteousness, devastating losses—including his children—and his astonishing worship instead of cursing God. Amid searing […]
Do Prayers Work in a Pandemic?
Do Prayers Work in a Pandemic: Faith Over Outcomes When God seems silent, prayer rests in who He is—present, wise, and sovereign—more than in immediate results. Rather than demanding answers, […]
Practical Guide to Monster Hunting
Monster Hunting and the Hope We Need Imagined monsters mirror hidden fears and longings—loneliness, control, security—especially during disruptive seasons. Naming the monster helps us see what we’re trusting most and […]
Home Alone: Surviving the Pandemic for Married Couples
Surviving the Pandemic and Strengthening Marriage Surviving the Pandemic in marriage means de-escalating conflicts with calm listening, empathy, and patience rooted in Scripture. Identifying deeper motives behind arguments helps uncover […]
Communing with the Church, from My Kitchen
Communing with the Church in Everyday Life Communing with the Church transcends distance, as taking communion at home during Easter revealed unity with believers around the world. Personal reflection deepens […]
5 Sources of Endurance
5 Sources of Endurance – Building Strength in Faith 5 Sources of Endurance emphasize that God, Scripture, and prayer provide the foundation believers need to persevere through trials. Hope in […]
How to Disciple through Emotional Trauma: Truth
Truth in Discipleship and Healing Hearts Truth from God releases people from emotional trauma, opening the way to love Him and others more fully. Emma’s story shows how internalizing the […]
Grace-Filled Worship Ministry for Uncertain Times
Grace-Filled Worship Ministry in Uncertain Times Grace-Filled Worship Ministry encourages leaders to plan services humbly with flexibility, seeking God’s wisdom over rigid structures. Worship leaders are reminded to evaluate efforts […]
How to Disciple through Emotional Trauma: Time
Time in Discipleship: Healing Through Patience Time allows God’s work to unfold, reminding us that emotional healing cannot be rushed but requires His perfect timing. Restoration happens gradually, combining prayer, […]
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Paralyzed or Mobilized and the Path of Faith Faith turns paralysis into purpose. When crises strike, God calls us not to freeze in fear but to trust Him and act […]
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Easter and God’s Presence in Uncertainty The first Easter shows how sadness, fear, and frustration turned into assurance that God was at work. Waiting seasons reflect the disciples’ struggles, yet […]
Help! I’m Stuck at Home Teaching My Kids!
Teaching My Kids at Home with Faith and Routines Teaching My Kids begins with extending grace, shifting negative thoughts into gratitude and relying on God’s truth to guide words and […]
Through the Eyes of the Egyptian Mother
Egyptian Mother and the Night of the Plagues Egyptian Mother offers a vivid look at the grief of losing a firstborn during Exodus, bringing ancient sorrow into a modern reader’s […]
Confronting Coronavirus with a Dozen Contradictory Emotions
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A Call to Pastors: Don’t Run
Call to Pastors in Times of Crisis and Leadership Call to Pastors highlights the need for shepherds who stay faithful and courageous when fear and suffering threaten the flock. The […]
Endurance: It Is in Us
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The Things You Can’t Control
The Things You Can’t Control and Faith in God Trusting God in the midst of the things you can’t control helps transform fear into confidence. Even when knowledge fails, the […]
An Untossable Faith
An Untossable Faith Anchored in Christ An Untossable Faith shows the danger of doubt, comparing it to waves that toss and spin us, while pointing to Scripture as our anchor. […]
Coronavirus: What Christians Need to Know
Coronavirus Guidance For Christians Amid the coronavirus outbreak, believers are urged to embrace God’s peace even when uncertainty fuels anxiety and fear. Wise responses during coronavirus include balancing medical guidance […]
The Stewardship of Suffering
Stewardship of Suffering and Its Redemptive Power Grief can feel isolating, yet the Stewardship of Suffering reveals God’s ability to redeem pain and bring beauty from ashes. Lessons from Scripture […]
Can Your Church Thrive in Exile? A Conversation with Randy Gariss
Can Your Church Thrive in Exile with Hope and Renewal Exile shapes the church’s strength. Randy Gariss explains that moving from the cultural center to the margins gives believers clarity […]
Frustrated by Life? It Could Be God’s Gift.
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God, Chaos, and the Nashville Tornado
Nashville Tornado and God’s Greater Purpose Survivors of the Nashville Tornado remind us that chaos is part of life, but Jesus transforms suffering into opportunities for His glory. The devastation […]
Hope in Bleak Midwinter
Hope in Bleak Midwinter – Practices for Weary Hearts A quick guide drawn from the article to help you orient your mind and habits toward Christ when the news feels […]
Christians and the Coronavirus
Christians and the Coronavirus: Loving Responses Seek truth and empathy by listening to Chinese voices, praying for peace, and resisting sensational rumors. Practice love over fear through practical help, invitations […]
The Coronavirus: Facts and Fears
The Coronavirus in Context: Faithful Response Rooted in facts, the article explains The Coronavirus as a contagious respiratory virus like the flu, urging verification over sensational media claims. Putting The […]
What is Mianzi, and What Can Christians Learn from it?
What Can Christians Learn from Mianzi in Faith and Life What Can Christians Learn from Mianzi is shown through cultural insights that highlight humility, confession, and authentic living. By exploring […]
Gen Z and Mental Health – Interview with Gary Zustiak
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The Slaughter of the Canaanites: Our Options
The Slaughter of the Canaanites – Exploring Interpretive Approaches Historical, theological, and allegorical explanations reflect how Christians wrestle with these ancient commands. Scholars offer views ranging from hyperbole and moral […]
Kobe, Shaq, & Learning from Loss
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Aaron Rodgers: Sacked by More than Doubt
Aaron Rodgers: Sacked by More than Doubt Raised in faith but moved to spirituality, Aaron Rodgers reflects on leaving Christianity, calling religion a crutch and embracing a broader worldview. College […]
When You Can’t Trust Your Brain
When You Can’t Trust Your Brain: Breaking the Cycle When You Can’t Trust Your Brain, trauma distorts truth. Emotional memories stored in the hippocampus can trigger irrational and harmful reactions. […]
God Meets You in Your Confusion
God Meets You in Your Confusion: A Story of Reassurance and Identity God meets Jacob in a moment of disorientation. After deceiving his brother and fleeing home, Jacob is filled […]
Book Review: Origins, by Paul Copan and Douglas Jacoby
Origins Book Review Copan Jacoby Shows the Power of Reframing Genesis Origins book review Copan Jacoby highlights how Genesis 1–11 reinterprets Ancient Near Eastern stories with a revolutionary biblical worldview. […]
Promise Keepers and the Power of Prayer
Power of Prayer That Ignited a Movement Power of Prayer shaped every decision and step of the Promise Keepers’ leadership as they relied on God’s wisdom and presence. Dedicated intercessory […]
10 Things Every Christian Should Do When Traveling Abroad
10 Things Every Christian Should Do While Immersed in New Cultures 10 Things Every Christian Should Do starts with embracing humility through language barriers and cultural differences. Supporting missionaries and […]
Why Not the Increase? (Hint: Consider First-Century Weddings)
First-Century Weddings Reveal Why Many Churches Miss the Increase Rooted in Jewish tradition, first-century weddings emphasized the groom—not the bride—helping clarify John the Baptist’s role and mindset. John’s example shows […]
Will God Move for You?
Will God Move for You: Discern God’s Presence Today Uncertainty often clouds our belief that God moves personally, even if we accept that He acts elsewhere or in the past. […]
Dreaming as a Sign of Spiritual Health
Dreaming as a Pathway to Spiritual Growth Dreaming helps believers understand God’s divine will by nurturing bold, faith-filled vision. Aligning with God’s purpose through dreaming empowers obedience and intentional action. […]
How Fear Cripples Faith
Fear and the Imagination That Limits Obedience Fear thrives in unfamiliar territory, convincing us that we’re unprepared to face what we’ve never experienced. Rather than protecting us, fear distorts strength, […]
Your Invitation to Holy Places
Holy Places: How Sacred Encounters Strengthen Our Faith Personal and biblical locations, like a hospital room or Jerusalem’s temple steps, become holy places when marked by life-changing encounters with God. […]
Immanuel
Immanuel: God with Us and Us with God Immanuel means “God with us.” Jesus came not just to visit but to dwell with us, fulfilling Isaiah’s ancient prophecy and bridging […]
The Herod in Me
Herod and the Fight Against the True King Herod’s story in Matthew 2 reveals not only a king’s fear of losing power, but our own reluctance to surrender to Jesus. […]
Does Christmas Feel Different This Year?
Christmas Feel Different This Year? Embrace God’s Presence Christmas feel different when life brings grief, loss, or transitions—yet Christ’s peace can still reign in the broken places. Christmas feel different […]
The First Promise Keepers Event: Witnessing the Power of God
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Deep Roots in Jesus
Deep Roots in Jesus: Why Surface-Level Faith Isn’t Enough Deep Roots in Jesus start with surrender. Dave Clayton shares how self-reliance, even in ministry, can lead to spiritual emptiness without […]
Refueling When You’ve Been Rejected
Rejected: How God Refuels the Wounded Facing dismissal isn’t unfamiliar to Jesus. From His hometown to His closest circles, He knew the sting of being turned away—and still pressed on […]
A Bible-Believing Person of Science? – Interview with Richard Knopp
Interview with Richard Knopp: Exploring the Role of Reason in Faith Apologetics offers a thoughtful framework for explaining belief, combining logic and humility, as discussed by Dr. Knopp. The relationship […]
How Do I Discern God’s Voice from the Rest?
How Do I Discern God’s Voice from the Rest — Training Your Ear Begin by seeking Him in quiet prayer so His voice becomes familiar and distinct even in daily […]
How God Used My Miscalculation, an Awkward Prophecy, and a Crowded Capital
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Do You Feel Forgotten?
Do You Feel Forgotten? Hope When God Seems Silent Hannah’s waiting reveals God’s faithful timing. The story of Hannah in 1 Samuel teaches us that even in grief and longing, […]
A Prophet for our Times
Prophet for Our Times: Why Jesus Still Speaks Today Prophet for Our Times explains how Jesus fulfills Moses’ promise of a prophet who would speak God’s words, offering clarity in […]
Not My Call When It Comes to My Calling
Not My Call: Letting God Define Our Calling Not My Call explores how ministry isn’t about personal preferences, but surrendering to God’s direction—even when it’s hard. God often calls us […]
Overcoming Staleness in Bible Reading
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Tiptoeing on the Tricky Tightrope of Boundaries in Ministry
Boundaries in Ministry: When Ministry Feels Unclear Ministry is a tightrope of compassion and wisdom. From helping those in crisis to managing unchanging situations, leaders face tough calls on when […]
Grace in a Single Set of Clothes
Grace Through Childhood Hardship and Divine Care God’s provision was tangible in poverty. Despite wearing the same clothes for four years and enduring extreme conditions, Stephen Muhota never fell sick—demonstrating […]
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Hard to Hear through the Hurt: How Pain Draws Us Near to God Hard to Hear through the Hurt reveals how suffering can confuse us, yet God remains close—offering comfort, […]
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Why Pray if God Already Knows What He Is Going to Do About Our Lives and Decisions Prayer still influences outcomes—even if God knows the future. God’s eternal knowledge includes […]
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Fasting: A Surprising Journey into Joy
Fasting: A Surprising Journey into Joy Desperation led to a new spiritual rhythm. In a season of overwhelming burden, the author turned to fasting and found unexpected peace and clarity […]
Apple of God’s Eye
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The Loss of a Child and the Perpetual Comfort of Nain
The Perpetual Comfort of Nain: Jesus’ Compassion in Our Grief The Perpetual Comfort of Nain reveals Jesus’ tender response to loss, proving His power and love are present in life’s […]
Being Picked First for Basketball and What It Taught Me about God
Being Picked First for Basketball and What It Taught Me about God: Takeaways That Redefine Worth Chosen despite inadequacy. Joel Singleton shares how being picked first wasn’t because of skill, […]
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God Can Even Use Fleas: Three Lessons of Faith in Suffering Fleas became a hidden blessing. In a Nazi concentration camp, Corrie ten Boom and her sister Betsy were thankful […]
The Cure for Loneliness
The Cure for Loneliness: What You Need to Know Loneliness is a growing epidemic—even among the faithful. Despite our hyper-connected world, many feel isolated, overlooked, and emotionally burdened. God’s answer […]
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Rip Current Realities – Navigating Faith through Resistance Spiritual rip currents pull us from God. Just as ocean currents drag swimmers out, life’s ministry hardships can make us feel distant […]
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Is Anxiety Interfering in Your Relationship with God? Understand Its Spiritual Impact Is anxiety interfering in your relationship with God through fear-based faith? When fear replaces reverence, even worship can […]
Your Shepherd’s Plan
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Getting Found in the Shuffle
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Growing Deeper in Prayer
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Start Where Jesus Starts With Reverence: Responding to a Disrespectful Age Start where Jesus starts—with reverence. True relationship with God begins with honoring His name, just as Jesus did in […]