“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” -1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
In all raw honesty, unbelievers are some of the most frustrating people to pray for. We’re talking long-term— years, or even decades—where you could be praying over and over for the same thing (faith) to come to the same person, and still see no results. When faced with this situation,… Read More »Why Should I Keep Praying for an Unbelieving Friend?
How many of you pray every day? All of you? Excellent, keep it up! So how many of you read your Bible every day? Statistically speaking, if you were in a room with 29 other people, only about 11 of you would raise your hand. That’s barely more than a… Read More »Why You Need to Read the Bible Before You Pray
Speaking to the teen who is reading this: What is the one thing you want most? A new car? The latest iPhone? A boyfriend or girlfriend? How about independence? These are the years when you finally start spreading your wings. You get your driver’s license, a job, perhaps a later… Read More »How to Be Independent Yet Fully Rely on God
Live long enough on Earth, and you will eventually face dark nights—and I don’t mean the kind brought on by the occasional lunar eclipse or citywide blackout. I’m talking about those black hours when you’re grappling with fear, grief, anxiety, self-loathing, or some other turmoil. The dark night of the… Read More »Where to Look in Scripture During Your Darkest Nights
Why does God allow suffering? Tornados, earthquakes, tsunamis, famine, epidemics, drought, war, terrorism, political corruption… Sometimes it seems like evil reigns supreme. Yet the Bible clearly states—multiple times—that God is firmly in control and nothing happens that isn’t allowed by him. Therefore, if one is to actually believe the Bible,… Read More »Faith Over Fear: “I Am NOT Afraid of Bad News”
Do you know how to love God? How many people never, ever ponder that question? Some assume believing in Jesus is enough. Combine that with a prayer of thanks every now and then, and you’re good to go, right? Bonus points for going to church on Christmas and Easter or… Read More »How to Love God: What is God’s Love Language?
When you are afraid of something, it’s tempting to avoid it. Spiders, snakes, public speaking, talking to cute girls . . . Humans have invented lots of excuses to avoid faicing fears. On the occasion where you do encounter one of your fears—a grizzly pops out of the woods while… Read More »Fight, Flight, Freeze…Faith? On Facing Fear & Trusting God
Jesus is my savior. That statement defines my life and every action I take, but I’ll be completely honest: It doesn’t always thrill me. More times than I care to admit, I could describe myself as mildly grateful for God’s love but certainly not jubilant or euphoric or ecstatic or [put… Read More »A Rare Treasure: Discover True Christian Joy