The Bible says some crazy things. There are miraculous events with powers and, for lack of better terms, magic that is not seen or experienced in our day-to-day lives. There are hundreds of laws. There are passages that conflict with one another. So, how can we trust...
If someone from 100 years ago traveled through time to today, they would probably think we should have it easy, right? After all, we have fast cars, food is convenient, medicine is advanced, and we carry tiny devices in our pockets that can access depths of...
Emotions are powerful. They lead us to making irrational decisions that can have massive consequences for ourselves or for others. Often, emotions drive our decisions. We let fear and anger guide what we do, and we often don’t even realize it. This leads to hatred and...
Sex is an interesting topic in Christian communities. Many churches won’t touch the topic outside of talking about how sex should remain within marriage — that’s about as far as many will go. Folks, people have been around for thousands and thousands of years....
More than half of the American population has been vaccinated against COVID-19 as of June 2021. Infection rates have dropped to their lowest levels, and restrictions and mask mandates are being lifted across the country. In other words, dare we say it, life is...
Contemplating suicide is a dark, dark headspace to be living in. It can start off slowly. It can be a fleeting thought at first but grow into a deep desire as you continue to struggle with depression and feel like there is no way out. Many Christians do not understand...
Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (MSG) In this letter to the church in Thessalonians, Paul instructs the church to be cheerful no...
People love comfort. We’ll flock to whatever makes us feel comfortable and safe. We’ll seek familiar places, foods, music, movies and people, so we don’t have to take the risk of discomfort with anything new. However, it’s this kind of behavior that leads to more gaps...
Struggling with addiction is one of the most difficult battles someone can face in their life. Whether it’s a chemical addiction to a substance or a mental addiction to sex, struggling with addiction is real and needs to be acknowledged without shame, so people can...
For a lot of Christians, it’s the same: Go to church on Sunday, pray before meals and maybe go to a Bible study in the middle of the week. There is nothing wrong with any of this as a routine, but if we’re not careful, that’s all it may amount to: a routine. As...
Social media has had a profound impact on the world. It has made it possible for friends and family to connect instantly and to keep up with each other's lives online. It has made it possible for people around the world to build connections. It has led to positive...
The mind can be frustrating sometimes. We have beautiful, complex minds capable of fantastic things. Yet, when some of us want to express our creativity, we encounter anxiety or panic. We feel pressure, and we can become depressed. Why in the world does this happen?...
How many people do you know who struggle with mental illness but have been told by someone in the church that “depression isn’t real” or something like that? Perhaps you’ve encountered this type of scenario in your own experiences. Well, this may come as a surprise,...
Part of many Christians’ faiths these days is finding the answers to everything. Which is strange, because many of these same Christians will be the first to say “Oh, well I don’t have all the answers because who could know …” and then proceed to tell you the answers...
There’s a story that may be true or is just an illustration. Either way, it is helpful for us. It goes like this: There was a woman who asked God for guidance before making any decisions. Any decisions. She prayed to the Holy Spirit about what to wear, what to eat and...
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