Category: Faith

There is a blessing in every burden. For every hardship in life, I believe there is good that can come from it. That doesn’t mean it isn’t painful. It doesn’t mean what happened was right—or that it was “worth it.” It means God is able to take what was meant for harm and bring something … Continue reading Finding The Blessings in The Burdens

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 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

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.

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

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