One of the most painful things about prayer is when you ask God to change something in your life and He doesn't. Looking back in my life, I can see where God did some of His deepest work during some of the lowest points in my life. That doesn't make the heartache easier, and there … Continue reading What to Remember When God Says No
Faith Grows In The Doing, Not In The Waiting
Most people never feel ready before they take a step of faith. But that’s not how faith works. Courage rarely comes before you do the thing you’re afraid of. It shows up in the middle of it. The faith you’re waiting for is often waiting on the other side of your fear.
How Doubt Can Strengthen Your Faith
If you’ve ever had doubts about Christianity, you are not alone. People of faith have wrestled with questions like yours for thousands of years. When you're wrestling with doubts, don't push them down or use them as an excuse to walk away from God. Search for answers in God's Word and learn from believers who … Continue reading How Doubt Can Strengthen Your Faith
When Helping Hinders Healing
Sometimes the ways we try to help people end up hindering healing more than helping it along. There comes a point when every hurting person has to take responsibility for moving forward. If someone only wants to sit in their pain, sitting with them isn’t compassion—it’s enabling. Helping others isn’t just knowing when to show … Continue reading When Helping Hinders Healing
When You’re Afraid to Follow Jesus
God doesn’t call you to be fearless. He calls you to be faithful. Choosing to follow Jesus while you’re afraid is a sacred act. Those are often the moments when we cling to Him most—and when He does some of His deepest work in us. Follow Jesus doesn’t remove all your fears, but it will … Continue reading When You’re Afraid to Follow Jesus
Finding The Line Between Passion and Profession
Some passions are better left as hobbies. Turning a passion into a paycheck can sometimes drain the joy right out of it. When it comes to work, don’t just ask, “What am I passionate about?” Ask, “What am I good at?” That’s where your vocational sweetspot lies. Not everything that brings you joy needs to … Continue reading Finding The Line Between Passion and Profession
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