Photo by Irina Chishkova via Unsplash.com Six years ago my son got really sick ended up needing a stem cell transplant. Without question, it was the hardest season of my life. I remember during that time praying, “God, just save my son’s life. If you save my son’s life, that will be enough.” And by … Continue reading The Unexpected Gift That Reminded Me What God’s Grace Really Means
Faith Doesn’t Require Pretending
Trusting God doesn’t mean pretending you’re fine when you’re really not. Sometimes people will share something awful they’re going through, then put a smile on their face and say, “But God is good!” as if everything is okay. You don’t have to fake it until you make it. You’re not a bad Christian if you … Continue reading Faith Doesn’t Require Pretending
The Problems You Don’t See
Everyone you envy has problems you don’t see. No one lives a problem-free life. The people with the life you want often carry problems you know nothing about. There’s heat under every spotlight. Every highlight reel has hours left on the cutting-room floor. Don’t let the blessing you see make you forget the burden you … Continue reading The Problems You Don’t See
When Your Faith Is Tested, Here’s What’s Actually Happening
Courtesy of Victor Freitas via Unsplash.com Ten years ago, I went through one of the worst seasons of my life. I had been unexpectedly laid off, and it took me seven months before I was able to find another job. And those seven months might as well have been seven years. I remember there were … Continue reading When Your Faith Is Tested, Here’s What’s Actually Happening
Running From Sin
When we’re trying to break free from sin, we often focus on what we’re leaving behind and forget what we’re moving toward. If we don't have our eyes on a Jesus and the hope we have in Him, we’ll run back to the very sin we’re trying to escape. So when you’re tempted to turn … Continue reading Running From Sin
What Faithfulness Really Means
Faithfulness isn't about perfection-it's about direction. What you do when you're convicted of sin says just as much about your faith as when you stand firm in your convictions. Don't let your missteps keep you from taking the next step God is calling you to take in Jesus.
