Is it possible to know God cares for you? You can know God cares for you because He reveals it in His words and in His love. This should be a short article because that is a highly comforting revelation. But even when we believe and trust God, life brings unwelcome surprises; trials, heartache, and…

No matter where you go or what you do, learning how to get along with difficult people is an essential part of your journey that transforms your social interactions and connections. There are difficult people everywhere–negative, abusive, opposing ideas, low or no integrity, controlling, or people who do not like you for no particular reason.…

Many people think of happiness and joy as the same thing, but they are not. In this post, I want to explore a faith that brings about a state of mind rather than just a feeling.  The joy of the Lord is given to those who seek it and accept it and is not dependent…

Do we need spiritual goals? Do spiritual goals help us grow closer to God? Do spiritual goals help us grow in our relationships with others? My answer to all three of these questions is yes! When we consider investing time to set spiritual goals, it is important to ask ourselves probing questions. All goals serve…

We all want to be loved, valued, and accepted. Rejection can quickly smear one or all three of these desires. Rejection is real but its message is a lie which is why overcoming rejection is so important. You can cover up rejection and act like it doesn’t affect you, but rejection leaves scars and can…

Grief is the expression of deep sadness and sorrow. It erupts from the loss of something you value and love. Finding God in grief allows you to freely grieve while holding onto hope and a promise that is bigger than any loss you are experiencing. When you experience grief, God’s presence comforts you regardless of…