Is It OK To Doubt?
Doubt is something that we all experience. People have hurt us and haven’t treated us the way they promised (or the way we think they should). When that happens over and over again, we develop deep insecurities about trusting what other people say. That doubt can sometimes transfer to our faith in God. Is it […]
Can We Really Pray Continually?
Did you know the Bible says that you can pray continually? 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says: Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. God loves us, and He yearns for relationship with us! The Bible even says that He’s continuously praying for us. (Hebrews […]
How to Find a Church That’s Best For You
Maybe you’ve just started a relationship with God, or moved to a new city. Or, maybe you’re coming back to church after some time away. How do you find a church to call home? Heaven is Our Home If heaven is our destination, many communities can help us along the way. The vehicle that helps […]
Why Isn’t God Answering My Prayer?
Why Isn’t God Answering My Prayer? If you’re reading this blog, it’s most likely because you’re in the thick of it. You may be waiting for a miracle, waiting for a breakthrough, waiting for God to meet your needs or waiting for God to meet your wants, dreams, and desires. You may be up late […]
How to Have Grace in Your Relationships
When I was a child I had a friend. My friend had a weird uncle! The guy was creepy, weird, scary and did the crazy things that uncles do in crazy times. We avoided him like the plague! Soon, I realized that another of my friends had a weird uncle. I know — two! What […]
The Strategic Love of God
God will go to great lengths to rescue us. He’s always, with each and every person, trying to do in their life what will give them the best chance of coming back to him. God will climb any mountain or rescue us from any pit that will bring us closer to Him! God is the […]
What Is God’s Will For My Life?
There’s one question so many young people are asking themselves, their pastors, and their friends. Maybe you’re not young but are still wondering, “Is this God’s will for me?” You are not alone! Did you know it’s a question that has only begun to be a topic of conversation in the last 150 years or […]
7 Questions to Help You Share Your Faith
I love Jesus. He has changed my life in countless ways (all for the good!). I am so thankful for the times He has saved me, comforted me, and helped me throughout my life. I cannot imagine my life without Him. He has been so good to me. I encounter so many people who need […]
5 Simple Steps to Write Your Faith Story
And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.’ – Mark 16:15 NKJV That verse looks nice hanging on many church walls, but to live it out is a totally different story. Sharing our faith is essential to being a Christian. Jesus wasn’t just being charming when […]
How to Be Intentionally Grateful
When it comes to “seeing the silver lining,” I can usually find the sparkle in snot. But for awhile last year, I was feeling down and jealous at home along with sluggish and discontent at work. Have you ever been there? We have a suggestion that can change your life, now! When we commit to […]
50 Bible Verses Every New Christian Should Know
Maybe this is your first time learning about God or trying to read the Bible. That’s awesome! One of the ways you can learn more about God is by reading the Bible. As Christians, we read the Bible to learn more about God and to hear what He has to say to us. Why? Because […]
The Best Way to Think About Prayer
What is prayer? The way we think about prayer is all about how we think about God. If we have the wrong picture of God in our mind, it makes it difficult to pray the right way. God is Our Father Jesus referred to God as our Father – a new way to think about […]