Our true faith shows up not just when we say “yes” to God, but in how we respond when He says “no” to us. When God says no or not yet, it isn’t because He’s withholding something good from you—it’s because He’s protecting you from something that isn’t good for you. He’s not holding out … Continue reading When God Says No
How to Have More of God’s Strength In Your Life
As believers, Scripture tells us that “the joy of the Lord is your strength.” So how do we receive that joy?By stepping into His presence. Prayer, worship, Scripture, silence, and solitude—all of these open our hearts to the God who delights to meet us, renew us, and strengthen us. If you want more of God’s … Continue reading How to Have More of God’s Strength In Your Life
On Standing Our
People who stand out in life don’t do so because they fit in—they stand out precisely because they don’t. The ones who do it well aren’t trying to draw attention to themselves; they’re trying to draw attention to what matters. When you live that way, standing out becomes a way to bring goodness into the … Continue reading On Standing Our
Why Exploring Your Interests Isn’t Selfish
One of the best things you can do as a writer—and as a human being—is explore and write about what genuinely interests you. Not what other people think is interesting.Not what you feel you should find interesting.But what you actually find interesting. Exploring your interests isn’t selfish; it’s self-discovery. They often reveal how God wired … Continue reading Why Exploring Your Interests Isn’t Selfish
What is Success in God’s Kingdom?
God doesn’t call you to be successful—He calls you to be steadfast. Steadfastness isn’t blind striving; it’s following Jesus even when results are slow. You can pivot from your plans, but never from His precepts. Being steadfast doesn’t lead to success in God's kingdom—it is success.
Doing Good with What You’re Good At
Use what you’re good at to do good in the lives of others. At the end of your life, you’ll likely find that your happiest moments were also the moments when you were most helpful. When you use what you’re good at to serve others, you don’t just do good for them—you end up doing … Continue reading Doing Good with What You’re Good At
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