Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. –Hebrews 11:1
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What comes to mind when someone asks you to visualize a tough person? Someone with lots of muscles, right? Like the guy who can beat anybody in arm-wrestling, or the football player who can take any hit and give it right back. Or maybe you envision toughness as hardness of… Read More »Real Toughness Redefined: How to Develop a Strong Mind
Ever feel like the world is stacked against you? Your day was fine until some jerk cut you off on the highway. Then an ornery cop pulled you over and slapped you with a speeding ticket, and on top of that, your ruthless chemistry teacher pulled a pop quiz. Goodbye,… Read More »No Excuses: A Challenge to Own Your Problems
Shameless disclaimer: The inspiration for this post came directly from the pulpit of my own church, in a sermon titled “Come, Lord, Save Us From God!” (See? This is why all Christians absolutely need to go to church!) It’s one of the most elementary of Christian teachings: Jesus saves. Even… Read More »Jesus Saved You From Sin, Death, Hell—And God
How can you know God loves you? Pose that question to any good Christian and she’ll whip out John 3:16 and hand it to you with a flourish. “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but… Read More »How to Really, Truly Know God Loves You
Is your devotion to God genuine? Are you committed to Christ? How far will your faith stretch before it snaps? People in love make crazy promises. Don’t know what I’m talking about? Just turn on the radio. Justin Bieber declared his devotion in “As Long As You Love Me”:“As long… Read More »For Better or Worse: How Deep is Your Devotion to God?
Does prayer make Christians lazy? Non-Christians frequently make this charge—that we use prayer as an excuse to shirk responsibility, all in the name of trusting God—against believers, and quite frankly, we’ve sort of brought it on ourselves. Yes, prayer can make a Christian lazy—but then you’re not doing it right.… Read More »Faith Without Works: Does Prayer Make Christians Lazy?
As a kid, you sat through Sunday church services because your parents made you. Your mom wouldn’t let you put your feet off the pew in front of you and your dad kept scolding you for not holding your hymnal up. Fast forward a few years and now you’re a… Read More »Welcome to Adulthood! Time to Take Responsibility for Your Faith
Jemma is a brilliant young woman, with stellar grades, a small group of close friends, and an enviable summer internship. But inside, she’s a jumble of doubt and insecurity. Her faith has been shaken by the unshakeable feeling that God simply isn’t as close as her Sunday school teachers always… Read More »Faith Over Feelings: 6 Biblical Truths For When You’re Down