I started reading the Bible every day years ago. Sometimes, all I get is a verse. Occasionally, I can read multiple pages in a day. Even after a short time of cultivating this habit, I could pinpoint specific patterns and blessings emerging in my life. So, what are they? Let’s Read more…
This is the second installment in a two-part series about worship. You can find the first article here: “Everyday Worship: What Worship Is (Part One)” So. You know what worship is—giving God the glory above all else. We’ve already talked about how there are two ways to worship, through good Read more…
Without Romans 8:28, where is my hope? You’ve battled through dark and painful seasons. You’ve been face-to-face with betrayal, heartbreak, and tragedy. You’ve held back tears and walked with the grief of a friend. Sometimes it feels as though pain is nothing more than a random cosmic event, the result Read more…
Cross-legged on her bed, she stared at her Bible, the words blurring. It was boring, didn’t make any sense . . . and besides, it took time away from other things. God, are You there? But it felt like . . . nothing. Like her words had disappeared into some Read more…
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…
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…
In a recent post, I described love as something that “suffers long.” In another article, I wrote that it’s possible to find joy during terrible circumstances. But what about when you don’t feel like rejoicing, or the suffering doesn’t seem worth it? What then? Is God still there? Does He Read more…
Fifty teens swayed shoulder-to-shoulder, singing “This Little Light of Mine” with childish gusto in a dim basement. It was my first youth conference, a weekend layered with friendship, lessons, outreach, prayer, and service—and those weren’t even the best moments. The best part was the hour we prayed and studied quietly, Read more…