Category: Faith

In Matthew 1, Joseph is described as a just man who was unwilling to bring shame to Mary. Even when he believed she had been unfaithful, he chose compassion over humiliation—though, in the eyes of many, he had every right to do otherwise. Not a single word Joseph spoke is recorded for us, yet his … Continue reading Compassion vs. Humiliation

One of the most underrated anti-anxiety and anti-depressants out there is service. Giving—whether it’s your time, energy, or resources—does something in your brain and unlocks something in your heart. When you do good for others, it does good in you. Helping others doesn't simply help them; it heals us in quiet, unexpected ways.

Many of us live as if God is mad at us, when in reality He longs to be close to us. He didn’t create you to condemn you—He created you to connect with you. Just like loving parents who start a family out of joy and love, God made you because He delights in you. … Continue reading When You Feel God is Mad at You

What moves the heart of God is a heart that follows Him. Faith begins on your knees but grows on your feet. A faith that isn’t used soon atrophies. If you want to trust God fully, you must obey Him completely.

You can’t say Jesus is first if you consistently put Him last in your time, attention, and resources. As much as we want to “have our cake and eat it too,” Jesus doesn’t leave room for divided allegiance. Following Him will cost you—just as it cost Him everything to save you. Don’t let the price … Continue reading The Cost of Following Jesus

You’ve got to wrestle with the right questions to find the right answers. “He must increase, but I must decrease.” — John 3:30 (ESV) John’s disciples were concerned that Jesus’ ministry was growing while theirs was shrinking. But John knew—that was the point. His ministry existed to make much of Christ, even at the cost … Continue reading Where Do You Need to Decrease?