Blessed Are the Peacemakers: How To Sow Peace in a World of Contention
Avoiding conflict keeps the peace, but only temporarily. Real peacemakers know that sometimes you have to walk through the fire of conflict in order to sow the seeds of lasting…
Prayers for Anxiety: 3 Words To Help You Open Up to God
Maybe you know this feeling: your heart is facing, your legs are trembling, you find it hard to take a full breath. You try to pray but no words come…
He Must Become Greater; I Must Become Less: 4 Lessons From John the Baptist
“He must become greater; I must become less.” – John 3:30 (NIV) In an achievement-oriented world, we often feel pressured to do more, be more, and stand out more than…
Should We Really Let Go and Let God Do All the Work?
The idea that we should ‘Let go and let God’ has gained popularity in recent years, but what does it really mean? Do we have to give up on our…
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: Celebrating the Children God Gave Us
When our kids’ behaviors challenge us, it’s tempting to wonder why they’re not like ‘other kids.’ But in doing so, we miss out on who they really are: unique individuals,…
Why Are We Going This Way? Walking in Faith Into the Unknown
Sometimes, when we can’t see the road ahead of us, we need to walk by faith, trusting that God will guide our path. Like a little child with unwavering faith…
He Gives and Takes Away: Staying Content When the Next Step Is Unclear
They say, “When one door closes, another opens.” Unfortunately, even when this is true, it doesn’t always alleviate the pain of coming to the end of a season in life…
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…