Anxiety is such an anxious word. When reading the word, the X stands out – as if we’re being instructed to beware of impending doom. Anxiety is a big deal – as evidenced by the number of prescriptions being filled each day to help people try to cope with anxiety. What is the root cause […]
Three Key Steps to Making Godly Decisions
Does being a Christian change the way you make decisions? Let’s face it, whether you’re a Christian or not, life is full of choices. The list is endless – family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, home, church, work, school, etc. The decisions we make can have a direct effect on our lives and may even affect the […]
What Can We Learn from the Apostle Peter’s Last Words?
“I love you and will see you again.” These were some of the last words my dad said to me. While almost 40 years have passed since my dad died, I still draw comfort from his last words. Knowing I was loved carried me through some very difficult times and having confidence that I would […]
God’s in the Heart Business – Even When We’re Struggling with Our Faith
Struggling with Your Faith? I’ll never forget the stark silence as I sat on the couch waiting for Betty, my spiritual mentor at the time, to call me back. If anyone would understand and not freak out, I thought it would be her. Throughout my high school years, I practically lived in church. Now, after […]
What is the Kingdom of God?
“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). While people have recited these words at churches across the globe for centuries (as part of the Lord’s Prayer), have you ever wondered what “your kingdom come” really means? Today, much of the news is consumed with protests. Whether […]
