Some Christians worry that goal setting is somehow “worldly,” but this only becomes problematic when such priorities make God and faith secondary in your life. Here is how to strike the perfect balance. What does goal-setting look like for a Christian? “Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek …
Read MoreA number of studies found that people who identified their spiritual beliefs as being most important to them showed significant improvements in mental health, appearing to be less depressed than those with little or no belief. Strong Belief in God Improves Mental Health “When the righteous cry for help, the …
Read MoreLoneliness and aloneness are major problems for many people, in a variety of circumstances, at all times. They have only been exacerbated in the pandemic, but Jesus reminds us that we are not alone and that God will not forsake us. The types of loneliness and aloneness Loneliness and aloneness …
Read MoreWhether we realize it or not, many of our not-so-good thoughts, words, and actions are driven by everything we’ve absorbed throughout a lifetime, but to embrace the Christian life, we must turn off this autopilot and think anew. The Danger of Running on Autopilot “But be doers of the word, …
Read MoreFaith is the foundation of Christianity, but how do you develop maintain and strengthen it? What exemplifies a normal Christian life? Faith is very much like a muscle, it gains strength through being repeatedly exercised. What strengthens faith? “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of …
Read MoreIn case you haven’t noticed, there seems to be a lot of evil happening in the United States at the moment in ways that seem to be blurring the lines and turning us against each other – where is God in the midst of all this evil? Where is God …
Read MoreThe year 2020 will go down in history as the one of the most tumultuous in decades, potentially even surpassing some of the turmoil of the 1960s, and while worldwide events plague mankind with worry, God offers a cure. 2020: A lot to worry about? The troubles of the year …
Read MoreChristian face a multi-front battle: A global pandemic, restrictions on gathering, growing persecution, silencing of conservative voices, and decreasing followers. But the Bible shows us hope and future victory. “You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” –2 Timothy 2:3 The above Bible verse was the …
Read MoreAmid a worldwide pandemic, widespread unemployment, national civil unrest, and fear over sending children back to school… There’s a lot to be worried about. Despite all this, there are still ways to remain optimistic. Trauma at every turn To say the world is going through trying times is a profound …
Read MoreYour spouse may be your best friend, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you want to spend every minute in their company. Unfortunately for many of us, this is an unavoidable reality during this pandemic lock-down. Depending on the size of your house, there probably aren’t a lot of places …
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