Category: Faith

In “Man’s Search for Meaning”, psychiatrist Viktor Frankl writes about his experience during the Holocaust. Trapped in one of the worst circumstances imaginable, Frankl realized that he could not control what life threw at him but he could control how he responded to it. He could fight with life to give him what he wanted … Continue reading What God Expects from Us vs What We Expect from God

Have you ever felt like God was mad at you? Like, because of what you’ve done in the past and where you’re at in life today, that he is frustrated with and disappointed in you? If you’ve ever felt that way, or if you’re feeling that way right now, you’re not alone. Whenever we miss … Continue reading When You Feel God is Mad at You

“I’m not missing out, I’m looking out for myself.” That’s what I say to myself when I reach for a carrot when what I really want is a cookie. It’s what I tell myself when I get on the floor and play with my kids instead of grabbing my phone and doom scrolling on social … Continue reading One Sentence I Have to Say to Myself Almost Every Day

Sometimes I think we move at such a frenetic pace, with a constant cacophony of noise, to prevent ourselves from dealing with all the pain we’re carrying around. I think we delude ourselves into thinking that, if we run fast enough, maybe all our hurt will blow away, like dead leaves in an autumn breeze. … Continue reading You Can’t Mend What You Don’t Meet

There's a scene in the movie, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" that I'll never forget. Gandalf is asked why he decided to bring Bilbo on his quest. His reply still rattles in my mind: "Saruman believes it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. … Continue reading When The Problems In The World Are Overwhelming

Your sins are no match for God’s Savior. Your mistakes are not match for his mercy. Your guilt doesn’t stand a chance against his grace. No matter what you’ve done or what’s been done to you, God wants to offer you his forgiveness, his love, and his power. You may feel like you’ve messed up … Continue reading When Your Feel Like God Has Given Up On You