Jesus is my savior. That statement defines my life and every action I take, but I’ll be completely honest: It doesn’t always fill me with pure joy. More times than I care to admit, I could describe myself as mildly grateful for God’s love—but certainly not jubilant or enraptured or ecstatic… Read More »A Rare Treasure: Discover True Christian Joy
Ever been to a chili cook-off? All the chefs bring the same item (chili) to the table, but no two are ever exactly alike. Some are mild and tangy, some bitter and heavy, others so wickedly hot they’ll burn your throat. What you put into it determines the end result. Marriage… Read More »How to Prepare Yourself For Marriage Before You Find “The One”
Do your friends get a glimpse of God’s glory when they look at you—or are they turned off to God altogether? First of all, what does it mean to glorify God? Do you know what it looks like to let your life be a glimpse of God’s glory? And isn’t… Read More »Let Your Life Be a Glimpse of God’s Glory
Young women today face unreasonable pressure to fit a standard of beauty that’s physically impossible, and advertisers know this. It’s what made beauty an $89 billion-dollar industry in 2023. Every woman (both young and old) desires to be beautiful and desirable in some way, leading us to fill our bathroom… Read More »Is it Okay For Christian Women to Wear Makeup?
Political corruption. A global pandemic. Racial unrest. Economic tension. It would be easy to fall into the pit of negativity, anger, and self-service our world seems to have crumpled into, but you can choose to be a point of brilliance in the unsettling chaos. Let your light shine before all… Read More »7 Ways to Let Your Light Shine In a Dark World
Joy that lasts is hard to find, and even harder to keep. I was having a great day the other day. I stopped at the gas station to wash the salt and dirt off my car windows, and the resulting cleanliness made me happy. Then I drove down our three-mile… Read More »Find Lasting Joy, Right From the Source
You knew it was wrong so you fought the temptation. You told yourself you’d never fall for it again. You tried to draw your weapon of self-control. And then you caved anyway. And after giving in to your temptation, you felt horribly guilty and went to your Bible and read… Read More »Resist Temptation: The Missing Link in 1 Corinthians 10:13
If you believe in yourself, anything is possible. She needed a hero, so she became one. Believe in yourself and you will be unstoppable. Your only limit is your mind. If there’s one thing I’m willing to bet on, it’s myself. These are some of the quotes that Pinterest has… Read More »Believing In Yourself Is Not Enough To Really Succeed