After years and years of moving, my dream of buying a home and settling down in one place was finally fulfilled. But a year and a half later, my family and I would unexpectedly have to give it all up. Within this heart wrenching process, I learned how to put God first in my life.
When I am in a difficult situation, I often find myself complaining to others. I think that it’s helpful to share these grievances with others… but the opposite is true. Not only do I disobey God—as complaining in the Bible is discouraged—but it leaves me to feel more negative, not receiving the comfort or relief
It’s hard, day after day, to work a job you dislike without complaining… but instead loving your coworkers as Jesus says. It’s hard to be a parent, serving your family day in and day out with a thankful heart—responding in love, joy and patience when you feel overwhelmed by all their needs (and have needs
Early in my walk with Christ, I still thought it was acceptable to lie in order to get out of something if I didn’t want to go. I didn’t think it would hurt anyone… so, what did it matter? But as I read the Bible more, seeking to imitate Christ, I saw that my thoughts
Do you feel deeply discouraged right now? Maybe things just keep getting worse, and you don’t know what to do anymore. Or maybe you are finding it hard to have the strength to keep going. I can understand what you are feeling because I have been there. What has helped me and will help you
After angrily raising my voice at one of my children, I stopped and took a deep breath, realizing that I needed to apologize for how I just responded. In a kind, calm voice I said, “I am so sorry for yelling at you, do you forgive me?” Directly staring into my eyes, my child responded
Sometimes you want something so much: to start a family, to get that new job, to buy that house… but you are struggling with being patient. Your thoughts are consumed by wondering whether God has this for you. You may have started to feel bitter and angry toward God in your impatience. If this sounds
Are you suffering right now and wondering why? You keep trying to figure it out in your head, and to be honest you are finding yourself angry with God: bitter, resentful and even comparing yourself to other people. Maybe you’re wondering why you have it so hard and they don’t. I can understand this completely
Do you go to church regularly, read your Bible, and pray… but still feel like you’re lacking maturity with God? You want to go deeper with him but honestly you don’t know how to at this point. This spiritual practices list can give you ways to have the deeper relationship with God you are looking
When going through difficult times, it’s hard not to focus on yourself. What is going to happen to me? What am I going to do? These questions can weigh heavy on your heart. But when you put on the mind of Christ, everything changes. Doing this allows you to endure hardship well, knowing there is
My goal is to help and equip Christians like you to live for Jesus by following Matthew 22:37-39: to love God and love people, and within this we need to learn how to love ourselves as God does.
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