Spiritual miracles happen in one heart, one life at a time. Nowhere (outside of scripture) have I seen this illustrated more effectively than in the movie, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, which depicts how God can use any of…
The frustration takes such an emotional toll on you. What can you do, especially if your loved one refuses to get help (for now)? This hopeful, practical post is for Christians who are married to an unstable individual. Most of…
It's easy to forget to be kind to others. In much of the world, it's becoming a lost priority, or worse—evidence of weakness! Nevertheless, we know Jesus was kind. He certainly wants us to be kind. So, how can we…
This photo is not faked. It shows a real shepherd in rural, modern-day Israel. It's the parable of sheep and goats brought to life! Can you imagine a more perfect depiction of the difference between sheep and goats as they…
A Guest Post by Emily Louis I used to try really hard to muster up love for God. Knowing that it is the greatest commandment in the Bible, I tried to take it seriously. Whenever I heard someone suggest “If…
I overheard a statement by a young person recently: "Who cares who I have sex with? Who am I hurting?" I thought to myself, "Yeah, that's a common view today. And it can be hard to explain why casual sex…
WATCH THE VIDEO. If you need help—a real lift from God—watch this brief video. Receive the gift God yearns to give you. In just eight minutes, I describe how this little-known Bible story changed my life and how it can…
Free yourself from these self-harming myths that block the peace and power God wants to give you through prayer. Let's take a look . . . I’m too sinful to pray. I’m too insignificant. I’m not eloquent enough. God won’t…
If you've ever wondered what it means to have "a relationship with Jesus," I have good news! Jesus gave us a TREASURE trove of metaphors to help us understand. Let's take a look . . . Check out these stunning…
When God seems to ask too much of us, we tend to resist or hide. Discover why surrender is a supremely wise and comforting thing to do. Imagine living during World War II and one day seeing this newspaper unfold…