God isn’t asking you to follow Him in your own strength, but to rely on His. If you could obey the Lord perfectly on your own, there wouldn’t have been a need for Jesus to die for your sins. God calls you to give Him your all—but never to do it all. The Christian life … Continue reading Relying on God’s Power
One Simple Tip To Make Almost Any Relationship Better
The fastest way to strengthen a relationship isn’t what most people think. One of the best things I’ve ever done to improve my relationships is to take an interest in the things the people I care about care about. Sometimes that means asking about their favorite sports team, how their kids are doing in school, … Continue reading One Simple Tip To Make Almost Any Relationship Better
What to Remember When God Says No
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
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