Were you ever invited to an event that you’d never been to before, where you felt a bit of trepidation? And in that situation, pos... »
I spent several years working as a clown, visiting children’s wards in hospitals. It was interesting to see how each family reacte... »
It was a brief conversation, but it made a lasting impression on me. A friend told me that she had gone to a casual Sunday afterno... »
We often hear that we need to “face our fears.” I think the first step is to differentiate feelings of fear and anxiety from true... »
The need to “belong” seems to be an inherent desire in all of us. To fulfill this need for acceptance and belonging, think of how... »
The author of the book of Ecclesiastes penned these timeless words of wisdom, “For everything there is a seaso... »
Have you ever faced something in life that seemed totally hopeless, to where you felt like there was no way ou... »
Contemporary culture often promotes individualism and self-reliance as virtues to cultivate, whereas the Bible... »
Have you ever felt like the burdens, cares, and worries of life are heavier than you can bear? Has the loss of... »
The kingdom of God was a central theme of Jesus’ teachings throughout the Gospels, and is found in key passage... »
The approach of Easter is a wonderful time to review the accounts of Jesus’ resurrection and to meditate on th... »
I am with you always, My presence surrounds you, I go before you, and I never leave or forsake you (Deuteronom... »
In the times in which you are living, people are often accustomed to rapid change and quick results. What was... »
I have called you My friends and commissioned you to love others as I have loved you (John 15:12–15). Love tha... »
Times of uncertainty work to draw you close to Me. During these times, you learn to trust in My power to work... »
I have learned to appreciate every gift, big or small, that comes to me from the One from whom all blessings f... »
I have often been intrigued by the scripture where, after speaking of the preaching of the gospel and the salv... »
Many news articles are alerting us that a plague worse than COVID is ravaging countries around the world, one... »
As an empty nester, I’ve found that the twilight years of life hold a unique sense of quietude. My bustling ho... »
Henri Nouwen wrote, “When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often f... »
Loneliness is a slow burn as you go day after day without the connections and intimacy needed to feel fully al... »