Like my father once told me: “When I was young, I felt I could conquer the world.” That’s how many of us have felt, but as we grow older, we come to the hard realization that life isn’t always easy. We have to keep in mind that we’re not the only ones that experience hardships,…
It takes a deep level of faith to trust God when we feel lost in the middle of nowhere. When God’s promises and opportunities don’t seem to appear, it feels like nothing is moving forward in life. Every door we try to open closes, leaving us wondering if God is truly with us. But, of…
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…
In today’s age, the word idolatry can translate to distractions. Anything that steals our time away from God, or anything we prioritize before God. According to the online dictionary’s definition, we can idolize or worship an image or a person, including a singer. As we get older, idolatry easily sneaks into our lives as we…
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…
Wake up, go to work to make money, go home, and repeat. That seems to be the most common routine for working adults. We can’t escape the challenges Mondays will bring, and we’re left wishing to find a better job, start our own business, or somehow escape the hassle of the week ahead. But we…
In our spiritual journey, we have many questions as we attempt to find meaning that goes above what we know. While it may feel intriguing to look for answers in different spiritual paths, it can also be dangerous. Curiosity can take us to practices and areas that are against our nature. Before we go searching…
Being saved is a one-time decision that takes an everyday commitment. The decision is made when we choose to accept that we’re sinners. Our sin has consequences, but we can be redeemed through a savior. We accept that Jesus Christ is the only way to receive eternal life with God. Of course, in order to…