In 1 Corinthians chapter thirteen, we learn that love is necessary and profitable. God’s Word tells us that love matters and is an action, a command, and a purpose (John 13:35). But what’s hard to figure out is how to have the kind of no-bounds love that Jesus had. Fortunately, Read more…
You probably know all about the importance of studying your Bible. But do you ever feel like you’re getting much out of it? Do you struggle to make studying a habit? Picking apart the Bible doesn’t have to be as daunting as it sounds. 1. Consider Your Environment Is the Read more…
So you want to be like Jesus, huh? You’ve decided to be His ambassador and you consistently wear your W.W.J.D. (What Would Jesus Do) bracelet. Good for you! But what if you don’t know what Jesus would do? It’s time to change that, and for starters, let’s learn about who God Read more…
You’ve been there before, or maybe you’re there now: trapped in an overwhelming cycle of stress, craziness, and a packed schedule. The Bible reminds us to cast all our anxiety on Him who loves us (1 Peter 5:7), not to worry about tomorrow (Matthew 6:34), and to remember that He Read more…
Jesus tells us to love others (John 15:12), but that doesn’t always mean dumping thousands of dollars into a person, embarking on a short-term mission trip, or starting a Bible study for underdeveloped communities. Most days, it looks like a tired but genuine smile leaping across someone’s face when they Read more…
Have you ever wished you were a Christian hero? While making a list of possible Bible figures for this week’s post, I came across some awesome men and women of faith—people who did amazing things for God. These people glorified Him in their lives and their deaths, lived for Him Read more…
Maybe you’ve called yourself a believer your entire life. You’ve read the Bible verses about trials and persecutions. You’ve heard the stories about how depressed Elijah and Jonah became despite God being with them (1 Kings 19:4, Jonah 4:3). It doesn’t sound appealing. I’m here to offer you a way Read more…
In a screen-dominated world, we spend countless hours posting on social media, catching up on the most popular shows, or scrolling Pinterest for our next greatest inspiration. We’re too busy, lacking time, and losing hope that we’ll ever be able to accomplish everything we want. God gave you just enough Read more…
When God called Jeremiah to be a prophet, he wasn’t ready—at least, that’s what he thought. But God was going to use him for His glory. The Plan (v.5) Humanity broke because of their reckless rebellion against God. But since God is merciful, He didn’t give up on His people. Read more…
Words can do crazy things. They ignite fires of rebellion and also dampen the flames. They share stories of hope and shame. They also can encourage hearts or tear them to bits. But it’s not the words that are doing this—it’s you. The way you use your words changes hearts. Read more…