When we pray, we often have a specific outcome in mind. We ask God to change the job, restore the relationship, improve our finances, heal our pain, or open a door we’ve been knocking on for what feels like forever. We naturally focus on changing our circumstances because that’s the part we can ... READ the POST
Freeing Yourself From Your Past: You Are More Than the Worst Chapter of Your Story
There comes a moment in many of our lives when we realize we are no longer fighting our circumstances; we are fighting our memories. The past has a way of following us. Sometimes it arrives quietly, disguised as regret over a decision we wish we could undo. Other times it appears unexpectedly ... READ the POST
Planning for the Future While Trusting God
The future has a way of capturing our attention. We wonder where we'll be in five years, what our careers will look like, whether our families will grow, how our finances will hold up, and what challenges or blessings may lie ahead. Some people eagerly anticipate what's next, while others feel ... READ the POST
Finding Joy in Ordinary Days
We are living in a world that constantly encourages us to chase the next achievement, the next vacation, the next promotion, or the next milestone, and it is easy to believe that joy is always waiting somewhere in the future. We tell ourselves that life will finally feel complete once we accomplish ... READ the POST
When the Happiest People Are Hurting the Most
If you’ve ever heard the news that someone who always seemed happy was struggling with depression or committed suicide, you probably had the same reaction many of us do: “I had no idea.” It’s one of the most heartbreaking realities of life. The people who laugh the loudest, encourage everyone ... READ the POST
The Trap of Comparison: Finding Contentment in the Life God Gave You
There have been moments in my life when I've looked around and wondered why it seemed like everyone else was moving ahead while I was standing still. Maybe you've felt that way too. You see someone announcing a new job, celebrating a marriage, buying a home, or sharing another answered prayer, and ... READ the POST
