Growing in our faith can be an exciting time. But there are also times when that growth seems to stagnate. You can probably relate to me when I say that sometimes, I open my Bible eager to learn more of God’s Word and yet others, I barely get around to opening it at all. If you…
Hearing no for an answer is always tough. Have you ever prayed for something and gotten a flat out no in response? I know I have. Sometimes it’s small things and other times it’s life-changing.I can clearly recall the Monday night after Young Life when our group gathered and prayed for safe travels to the…
Mary was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary heart for God. And God took note of this and through her our Savior entered this world.We can learn so many things from Mary’s life, but today I am going to look at the three things that she teaches us about faith and courage.Have you ever struggled…
We all praise something. We may give our attention to our spouse, to our job, to our social status. Praising is something that comes naturally. It’s how we are made. However, God calls us to praise Him above all things.And yet, how many of us struggle with focusing our praise on God alone?Praising God above all…
The sting of rejection can leave scars on your confidence.If you’re anything like me, you over-analyze every detail of a rejection, scavenging for clues as to what you did wrong.But rejection doesn’t always point to our mistakes. God uses rejection for many different purposes. When Something Isn’t Right As Christians we constantly seek after God’s will…
Anxiety can be paralyzing. It comes in so many forms and yet always leaves you feeling the same: powerless, scared and hopeless. Where is God when anxiety grips your mind? Is it a sign that He’s abandoned you? I’ve struggled with this question for years and I’ve come to learn that it is in these times that…
