Many times we find ourselves questioning what our next step in life should be. Some of us know what God has called us to do yet, we choose to stay in the same routine and not take the leap of faith because fear holds us back. Fear stops us from putting faith into action. While…
When someone hurts us, our first reaction is to seek revenge, finding satisfaction in their pain. But as Christians, we are called by God to forgive. Though it may be the last thing we want to hear, it’s the best thing we can do. God instructs us to go against our natural inclinations, not to…
The importance of discovering who God says I am Many of us spend our lives trying to fit into society’s mold, striving for external validation, and pursuing worldly desires that ultimately leave us feeling empty and unfulfilled. However, when we understand our true identity in Christ, we find purpose, acceptance, and joy that cannot be…
“It hurts like he’s holding on to a piece he tore out of my heart. It hurts physically, just a dull ache in my stomach,” is what a woman describes feeling after experiencing love in a relationship. While some cry all day because they’re bound by memories that keep them in the past, others describe…
“I promise I’ll never leave you,” is a common phrase we’ve all heard before in romantic relationships. A person promises to love forever and never fall in love again, and in our longing to feel loved, we believe it. Yes, we were meant to be loved and have the desire to feel wanted. After all,…
This is the greatest love story ever written This world has distorted the definition of love. We see accepted behaviors in other people’s lives, if not in our homes, then on social media. Each day, we see couples practicing toxic behaviors that make us think it’s okay to be humiliated or belittled. Let’s return to…
Receiving mental health help can look like a minute of silence in God’s presence to leave aside the chaos, problems, and thoughts that are rioting in our heads. In his presence, we know that when we feel as if no one is for us or circumstances are not getting better, God is holding us in…
When we think about confidence, we tend to think about the person we see in the mirror. We think of our previous accomplishments and the things that brought us satisfaction once. We imagine ourselves with our heads held high, walking securely. As we train ourselves to be righteous, we must acknowledge that being confident, as…