There’s a Holy Invitation in Loss
Hellhole Canyon. That was the name of the hike I'd started off on, a sunny winter's day in the desert.
Quench the Thirst of Your Soul with This
A non-profit that brings clean water to communities ran a commercial. People were shown in poverty-stricken, hot, dusty places before and after a refreshing source of water arrived to change their lives. The commercial ended with the faces of smiling villagers and the words: Human dignity... just add water.
How to Access Heavenly Riches
Most people in the world spend their lives trying to outrun poverty, but do you know even the rich can be poor in spirit?
Supporting the Suffering: Actions You Can Take!
When faced with global suffering, find out how Jesus invites you to a hope that takes action!
Your Secret Power for Enduring Hardship
You can make the bold decision to praise God in the midst of hardship.
From Contempt to Compassion: Seeing Ourselves and Others as God Does
Can you predict a divorce?” When asked about the signs that typically precede a divorce, a renowned marriage counselor shared that a major indicator leading to a split, is contempt for one another.[1] (#_ftn1) Contempt is defined as the feeling that a person or thing is worthless or beneath consideration.[2] (#_ftn2) [1] (#_ftnref1) Gottman, John. "The 6 Things That Predict Divorce." The Gottman Institute, www.gottman.com/blog/the-6-things-that-predict-divorce/. Accessed 19 May 2023. [2] (#_ftnref2) Oxford English Dictionary. "Contempt." Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford University Press, 2021,https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/contempt. Accessed 19 May 2023.
Where is God in Chronic Illness?
Mike loved to hike. You'd find him on a trail in all kinds of weather...that was until he got sick. Doctors think it started with a tick bite. These tiny insects can carry an infection-causing bacteria that spreads to joints, hearts and the nervous system. Mike couldn't remember getting bitten by a tick, but months of chronic illness had turned into years. He's prayed for healing, others have prayed for healing, but God hasn't granted it. "This is discouraging," Mike admits, "but like it says in scripture, God keeps carrying me onward."
When You’re Just Done
When we reach the end of our strength, God tenderly meets us with the care and healing we need, addressing our deepest wounds with wisdom and compassion.
Better Than Perfect
What's better than perfection? Celebrating the journey of humble people who grow, repair relationships, and model repentance!
Here’s What We Know About a New Year
Standing on the runway of a brand-new year, there's a lot that we can't see—like what the year holds for us, or for our crazy world. When we can't see, it's time to go back to what we know.