We all carry a deep need—a desire to feel connected. When that need goes unmet, we can feel alone, disconnected, and even lost. In response, our minds may seek alternative ways to fill this void. We might turn to sex, shopping, overeating, substance abuse, entertainment, or work, but these only offer temporary relief. These things…
For many of us raised in Christian households, our parents often used the Bible to enforce good behavior. The problem with that teaching is it leads us to believe God only wants us when we’re good, distorting our understanding of what it truly means to be a Christian. Being a Christian doesn’t mean we’re always…
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…
Everything you need to know to stop falling again into the same sin We may feel guilty about the sin in our lives, so we run away from God instead of repenting. Let’s remember when Adam and Eve hid because they noticed they were naked, God knew where they were, and he knows where we…
Everything you need to know to break the cycle of sin The Bible makes it clear that we’re all tempted, and temptations come in all shapes and sizes. The real issue is not the urge to sin or feeling unholy. What needs to be assessed is how we deal with the thoughts and the urges…