How I Learned to Hear the Voice of God: Lessons from the Birdsong
God speaks to us all the time, but we’re often too busy or distracted to hear His voice. Like birdwatching, which requires patience, quiet, and stillness, listening to our heavenly…
Why I’m Trading My Tears and Tortilla Chips for Rivers of Living Water
Grief cuts deep. As we seek to process our loss, it can be tempting to reach out to the things that give us earthly comfort, but the relief brought by…
How to Stop Buying Clothes: Tips From a Former Over-Shopper
Even if the pursuit of a minimalist lifestyle holds no interest for you, there’s something to be said for pausing to reevaluate our approach to clothing. The slow fashion movement…
5 Questions To Help You Decide if the Desires of Your Heart Are From God
Psalm 37:4 says, “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart,” but this verse can lead to confusion. Does God give us the…
How to Apply God’s Word to Your Life and Let It Transform You
Reading the Bible without applying its teachings to your life is like reading a recipe and not making it–you have an idea of how things are supposed to be done…
How to Reconnect with God: 4 Ways to Overcome Spiritual Numbness
We’ve all been there: those long, hard seasons in life when God feels distant, and as hard as we try, we can’t seem to find our way back to Him.…
How To Be Content When Life Feels Difficult
When our lives don’t look the way we think they should, it’s easy to feel discontent. We compare ourselves to others, focusing on the things we don’t have, wishing our…
Trusting God in Times of Uncertainty: 4 Strategies for Finding Peace
Few among us could claim to be unfamiliar with uncertain times anymore. If anything, we’ve learned that certain times are likely a myth. But one thing that remains steady, no…
Who You Are in Christ: 10 Awesome Truths to Tell Yourself Every Day
Below are ten truths, rooted in Scripture, that are unshakably, unwaveringly true about who you are in Christ. At the bottom of the post, you can download a printable version…
How to Heal from Emotional Trauma Even When You Still Feel Broken
Emotional trauma is more far-reaching than we may realize. Though we may assume trauma only applies to those who’ve lived through catastrophic events, the accumulated stress of numerous smaller traumatic…
3 Powerful Prayers for My Sons: How To Fight For Our Boys Through Prayer
Little boys, with their boundless energy and penchant for seeking out any opportunity to get muddy, can certainly try their mothers’ patience. But instead of getting frustrated with the habits…
3 Steps From Grief to Peace: How To Overcome Spiritual Restlessness
Following the news these days, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed at the volume of tragedy and violence unfolding all around us. Like many, you may struggle to know what to…