Do you feel the pressure to make everyone proud? Are you tired of trying to meet expectations that don’t even feel like your own? You’re not alone. And guess what? God sees you. Just making it through daily life is hard enough—but trying to earn approval from people on topRead More →
Psalms 62:8 (NLT) “O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge.” It’s funny how we think we can somehow hide from God, the very One who sees everything. As if we can edit our emotions or rehearse ourRead More →
“What if God is mad at me”? Every believer has asked this at some point. When your heart genuinely wants to please God, and you fall short, the weight of conviction can feel paralyzing. It can make you feel like God has done what He promised never to do—forsake you.Read More →
It’s that time. Your breakthrough is right on the horizon. You can feel it in your spirit. God has been preparing you, speaking to your heart, and letting you know that what you’ve been praying for is closer than it’s ever been. But here’s the question we don’t ask enough:Read More →
You know that feeling you get when you find money in your coat pocket—the little dance you do, the smile that hits your face like sunshine? It’s unexpected. It’s exciting, especially when you really needed it. It’s like a mini jackpot moment. Now multiply that by a thousand—that’s what itRead More →
We have to be careful not to let our hearts drift to a place where we forget how God has kept us. It’s not hard to understand that those who reject our Heavenly Father or fail to honor Him don’t have a grateful heart for all that He’s done. ButRead More →
“You’re so hardheaded.” “Why are you being so defensive?” Has anyone ever said those things to you? You’re not alone. If I had a dollar for every time someone hit me with one of those lines, I’d probably never have to work again. But over time, I began to realizeRead More →
Making big life decisions can be anxiety provoking, especially when you’re wrestling with whether or not the choice you’re about to make is the right one. That internal tug-of-war is real. We want to be in God’s Will, because we know that’s the only real guarantee in life, but sometimesRead More →
Every believer will walk through a seemingly dry season at some point in their lives. It’s a time where it feels to us that God is silent. Perhaps we’re not hearing His voice as frequently as we have in the past. It can feel like a spiritual drought, and itRead More →
Psalms 34:1 (NLT) “I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.” When we’re going through a really difficult season in life, and it seems like the storm just keeps on raging, we might find it challenging to praise God the way we should. It’sRead More →
God’s grace is indeed amazing. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NLT) reminds us, “God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boastRead More →
Galatians 5:16 (NLT) “So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.” The other day, a coworker asked me what I’d be doing if I wasn’t in the career that I’m in now. Whenever someone asks me a questionRead More →
Matthew 6:19-21 (NLT) “Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there theRead More →
Recently, I heard a man say, “Men aren’t scared of marriage; they’re scared of divorce.” That statement stuck with me because there’s truth to it. Many men aren’t hesitant about committing—they’re hesitant about what happens if that commitment falls apart. Statistics show that the majority of divorces are initiated byRead More →
The other day, a little boy I know, Mason, came to me crying. When I asked him what was wrong, he shared that he felt left out, watching all his friends play during recess while he had to finish a class assignment. Watching tears stream down his face, his simpleRead More →
Matthew 10:38 (NLT) “If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine.” In this verse, Jesus challenges us with a powerful statement that cuts right down to the meat of the matter. By its very nature, life is dynamic, ever-changing, andRead More →
Do you know anyone who is working relentlessly to elevate themselves in life? Whether it’s striving for a new job, advancing their career, improving or gaining a relationship, or deepening their spiritual growth, they’ve likely found themselves stuck at a certain level for longer than they’d hoped. They’ve pushed theirRead More →
Humility is a characteristic that God both loves and requires from us. It’s foundational to our relationship with Him. In fact, arrogance was the very first sin ever committed. From God’s Word, we learn that satan was once a beautiful and powerful archangel of light, but he became arrogant andRead More →
As I began maturing spiritually, I found myself questioning something that had always bothered me: why is self-condemnation considered a sin? Why is it wrong to feel bad about ourselves or our mistakes? God’s Word teaches us that self-condemnation goes against the truth of God’s love, grace, and forgiveness. RomansRead More →
I’ve noticed something interesting in conversations with people who haven’t accepted Jesus Christ. Many of them, like a friend I spoke to recently, claim that they don’t have faith in God because they “just don’t get it.” They say they’re confused by all the different things they’ve heard about Him,Read More →
Luke 6:36 (NLT) “You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.” When it comes to understanding God’s nature, one of the most beautiful and comforting aspects is His compassion. I’ve had conversations with friends and fellow believers who struggle with misconceptions about God. They often don’t see HimRead More →
Take a moment to look at your life—the blessings you’ve received, your job, the car you drive, and the people around you. Are you satisfied with where you are? Whether we realize it or not, all of us have a tremendous amount to be grateful for. We should be incrediblyRead More →
We often hear a lot about the importance of sacrifice in relationships and what it means to die to ourselves for the person we love. But what about those times when God calls us to sacrifice what we want in order to receive something better? There are moments when HeRead More →
This past weekend, my good friend and coworker experienced an unimaginable loss—her husband was taken from her in a tragic event. The pain in her voice as she received the news was gut-wrenching. It shook all of us who were there with her. As I stood by her, I couldRead More →
We live in an “on the double” culture where everything has to happen right now. If the truth is told, for many of us waiting isn’t just inconvenient, some of us act as if it’s plain unacceptable. If the drive-thru line takes too long, we get so angry about waitingRead More →
If you’ve ever flown on an airplane, you’ve probably heard the phrase “brace for impact” from the flight attendants. It’s a serious warning that tells you everything you would need to know in order to prepare for a potential crash or rough landing. The intent is that, in moments ofRead More →
From the very beginning, the enemy thought he had won when he tricked Eve into eating the forbidden fruit—the very act God had warned Adam not to do. What the enemy didn’t realize is that even in that moment when it seemed like Adam was defeated, God already had aRead More →
“It’s time for a breakthrough!” You say to yourself after countless nights of tears, confusion, and waking up each morning wondering, When will it finally be my turn? One day, you will reach a point where you’re determined that wondering and questioning will no longer keep you in despair. Instead,Read More →
Once we make the decision to follow the Lord Jesus and give our lives to him, we are never the same. The Holy Spirit regenerates our human spirit and comes to live within us. Jesus Christ teaches us in John 16:13 that the Spirit will guide us into all truth.Read More →
Our besties and good girlfriends want the best for us; that’s why we keep them close. So, sharing good news with them and others that we love comes naturally. When we’re excited about something—whether it’s a new job, a dream come true, or, in this case, a budding new relationship—weRead More →