I can often get distracted by other things instead of focusing on Jesus at Christmas. Decorating the house just right, getting the perfect presents for friends and family, baking goodies, attending all the parties… and the list goes on. Christmas sometimes just feels so stressful when it should be a time of great celebration and

If God loves us, why do bad things happen? This might be a question you are wrestling with right now if you are walking through some difficult things. It’s important not to believe the lie that God doesn’t love you—because he does.  He loves you so much; the original plan of God for mankind didn’t

When I am going through a trial, it’s hard to have joy. The “what ifs” and negative things I imagine happening take over my mind.  But, what does the Bible say about joy? By studying his word we can experience unexplainable joy even in times of hardship… because knowing Jesus produces joy. Joy can be

I can be a chronic complainer when times are hard. I can’t see anything good to come and the “what ifs” feel all-consuming.  If you struggle with this too, being thankful to God is a far better way to respond when things go wrong. It shows that you trust God and that no matter what

Does your growth in Jesus feel stalled? Does your relationship with Jesus lack the passion that you once had when you first became a believer? If this is you, intentionally studying the Bible can begin a revival in your heart and restore that passion.  This might feel overwhelming—and you may feel like you have to

Are you desperately in need of help, wisdom or guidance for your life? We all can feel lost in life and many of us at times wish there was a book to help us. Well there is, and it’s the Bible!  What happens when you read the Bible everyday is astonishing. Your life, mind and

If you are crying out right now, “God, please help me,” because things are hard and you feel you can’t handle your current circumstances, God always hears this deep, desperate prayer of your heart and is thankful that you have come to him for help. God wants to help us, and desires to be our

Have you ever felt that life is so hard that you just want to give up? I can sometimes feel this way when unexpected circumstances occur, when I don’t live up to others’ standards (or my own), or I am just having a bad day when everything seems to be going wrong.  As a Christian,

Have you ever been hurt by someone breaking their word to you? Close family members, friends… it can sometimes feel like you can’t expect anything from people anymore.  In these times of disappointment, God wants to reveal himself to you in a deeper way as you go to him and find solace in him. He

I often get to witness God’s heart through my husband as he dotes on our beautiful little girl. Helping her when she is in need; watching over her with a protective eye; daily sacrificing his time; showing patience, forgiveness and grace.  This reminds me of the heart of God for us as his beloved children.