We live in a world where it is easy to think that happiness is something external: a product, a pill, or a lifestyle—it is all out there and ready for consumption. Yet, the happiest people are not those with lots of nice things or lots of likes on social media....
“And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground. And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then...
You may or may not have heard my own story of starting a family. The thing is – my husband and I got pregnant on our honeymoon. Surprised? Yes, we were! The two of us had NO experience with babies. We didn’t have baby brothers or sisters, we’d never babysat anyone...
Lately, I feel like God has been warning me about distractions. In fact, while I was trying to write this article, I got distracted all over the place! In today’s world, we face entertainment distractions, social media distractions, crisis distractions, everyday...
Are you facing financial, health, or relationship struggles? You may hold the answer to your own problems. “Loose lips sink ships.” This phrase, which originated during World War II, was a direct warning against unguarded conversations by members of the United...
We are not meant to live in a dead zone of feelings, yet we often prefer not to feel, especially when it comes to negative emotions. We sometimes will do anything to avoid pain, boredom, sadness, insecurity, or emptiness. Why can’t we just be happy all the time?...
I’ve been asked many times, ”How do you keep up with reading the Bible every day?” Or, “How do you find the time? Isn’t it boring? Is God mad at me if I don’t?” And many other variations of those kinds of questions. So, let’s chat today about some practical tips...
On July 4, we celebrate the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, when our forefathers gathered at Freedom Hall in Philadelphia to sign the document that marked the birth of a new nation, the United States of America. Across America, “Old Glory” will fly...
Good People. Fine Christians. Bible believing faith people. How could this tragedy happen to them? James 3:16 gives us insight into how anyone, even “faith people” can open the door to evil in their lives. “For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and...
The most important feature of any permanent structure is its foundation. That’s because it’s the foundation that determines the strength and stability of the building or lack thereof. With this in mind, Scripture often compares our lives to the construction of a...
I’m sure you either know someone personally or are related to someone who just seems to keep making the wrong decisions, no matter how much you try to help. I know how frustrating it can be when they just don’t want to listen, and I know how annoying it can be when...
“…attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.” (Eph. 4:13) He stood apart from the crowd, yet he wasn’t aloof. He was warm, compelling, and controversial. His eyes could flash fire, yet they mellowed with affection. Children...
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