“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God….” -Isaiah 41:10
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
Part 3: The Conclusion to Mental Toughness for Christians They’re comfortable being uncomfortable and they stand out everywhere they go. Those are the characteristics of mentally tough Christians, as discussed in part 1 and part 2 of this series. But there’s one more roadblock that prevents indestructible faith, and it… Read More »Indestructible Faith: Toughen Up When the Waters Rise
Are you comfortable with being uncomfortable yet? It takes lots of dedicated practice and mental focus to get there, but it can be done, and today’s post is meant to address another untruth that keeps us Christians from becoming mentally tough: It is terrible to stand out. Fear of standing… Read More »Mental Toughness for Christians Part 2: Fear of Standing Out
When I hear the phrase “mental toughness,” I immediately envision a soldier, someone trained to encounter the worst of mankind in the worst of conditions. The U.S. Navy SEALs are known for this. Typically called upon to take out high-value targets or gather intelligence behind enemy lines, SEALs operate in… Read More »Mental Toughness for Christians Part 1: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
You hear a lot of talk about war in the news these days. This isn’t new. Since the beginning of time, some part of the world has always been in turmoil. A ruler wants more power. One faction hates another and can no longer tolerate their existence. Here in the… Read More »Are You Prepared For War? Practical Preparedness Advice for Christians
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
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
Ever wonder what God is doing up there in heaven while you fumble your way through life on earth? You’ve never seen a divinely ignited burning bush, he’s never parted a river for you, and a raging storm has never instantly ceased simply because you prayed. If you can’t see… Read More »How History Proves God is Active in Your Life Now