“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” -Philippians 4:7
“Am I good enough for God?” For some, it’s not a question of salvation or love. You believe the sentiment behind the children’s song “Jesus Loves Me,” you can quote John 3:16 from memory and, when asked about your salvation, can answer with a definite “Yes, I’m going to heaven… Read More »How Do I Know if I Am Acceptable to God?
Before writing this post, I did an internet search on “famous people who dealt lacking self-confidence.” Boy, was that an eye-opener. Pulitzer Prize-winning American author John Steinbeck felt like an imposter when others praised his work. Artist Leonardo Da Vinci was known for abandoning projects when he thought he was… Read More »Lacking Self-Confidence? You Don’t Need it!
If you followed me through my three-part series on mental toughness for Christians, you know about getting comfortable being uncomfortable, fighting the fear of standing out, and building indestructible faith for when the waters rise. But if you’re thinking it’s impossible to build up an indestructible faith on your own… Read More »10 Powerful Bible Passages to Remember during Volatile Times
Quick fun fact about my short story The Day Hanna Hosanna Helped Cootie Judy: The opening scene where Jude Rohmann is seen being bullied by an older boy was taken right out of one of my high school memories. I actually witnessed a boy do exactly what Kade Manning does… Read More »How to Deal With Bullying: 4 Tips For Teens
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we’re being inundated with messages about thankfulness and having a heart of gratitude. “Give thanks in everything!” Got running water and flushable toilets? According to UNICEF, you’re better off than three-fifths of the rest of the people in the world. That’s right, 60% of… Read More »Life Got You Down? Thank God for Forever!
There’s no way around it. If you live on Earth, you will eventually have to face dark nights, and I’m not talking about the kind brought on by the occasional lunar eclipse or citywide blackout. I’m talking about those midnight hours when you’re lying awake, gripped by the turmoil of… Read More »Where to Look in Scripture During Your Darkest Nights
I am someone whose mood is directly affected by the weather. More specifically, I think, by the clouds. If it’s bright and sunny outside, I find it much easier to be cheerful than on those days when the clouds spread across the sky in a thin haze, dimming the sun’s… Read More »Feeling Blue? Trust That God is Always There
In a moment of panic, what is your default reaction: To trust God to protect you, or to freak out and initiate your fight-or-flight response? I probably fall into the second category more often than I care to admit. Faith literally requires you to trust something you cannot see, and… Read More »Why You Can Trust God Instead of Freaking Out