This year has been a difficult one for many people, and Christmas is no exception. For many, the holiday season is a time of stress and worry, as they try to make ends meet and provide for their families. For others, it is a time of sadness and loneliness, as they remember loved ones who…
Are you ever tempted to doubt that God will provide for you? Sometimes, it’s normal to feel uncertain, especially when it comes to our faith. Times when we doubt God will provide for us can be tough. But we’re not alone in this. Many Christians go through moments when their faith is challenged. When they start…
With the holidays fast approaching, it seems everyone is looking for more time these days. We want more time to spend with our families. More time to relax and enjoy life, and more time to pursue our passions. But what about spending time with God? How do we cultivate time in the secret place with…
It is no secret that our society is obsessed with physical beauty. Just turn on the TV, open a magazine, or scroll through social media, and you will be bombarded with images of what the “ideal” body looks like. This unhealthy obsession can lead to many negative consequences, such as eating disorders, low self-esteem, and…
The act of surrender is often misunderstood. All of a sudden, we think that when we surrender, we are giving up control of our lives to God. This is not the case. Instead, when we surrender, we simply give God what He already owns. God is not some genie in a bottle who is waiting…
In the book of Ecclesiastes, it says there is “nothing new under the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 1:9) Have you ever felt like you’ve hit a wall? That you’ve been doing the same thing over and over, and you’re just not getting anywhere? Maybe it’s time for you to take a different direction. We have all been…
When God calls us to obedience, it can sometimes seem impossible. But God has promised to bless us when we obey Him faithfully, even when it might not seem possible. The Bible tells us in Psalm 145:20 that “the Lord keeps all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy.” God will work…
When you come to know Christ and enter into a personal relationship with Him, your life is changed forever. But what does that actually mean? How does your life change? One of the biggest ways your life changes is in your identity. When you receive Christ, you are welcomed into the family of God. Your…
One of the best ways to deepen your relationship with God is to spend time in His presence in the secret place. It can be easy to feel like you just don’t have the time or energy to go there daily. This alone can make you feel like you’re missing out on other parts of…
updated March 5, 2023 When a tiny seed of deception becomes an overgrown weed of rejection! Have you ever had one of those days where so many things were on your mind? Trying to put on a fake smile out of sheer exhaustion? Just to get through the day and get home? Well, this past…