Does finding happiness matter to you? Most people answer “yes!”, because happiness and contentment are fulfilling and life-giving. Finding happiness is a good pursuit, but sometimes the pursuit of happiness takes center stage and matters too much. Learning about happiness in the Bible and finding happiness with God changes your perspective on what ‘being happy’…

I love how Proverbs 31:16 reveals a woman with a heart set on hope. “She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard.” We’re not told if the Proverbs 31 woman knew in advance how much the fields would yield, how long it would take to see…

How I learned God does not need our help. I worked as an ICU nurse for five years and cared for critically ill patients with all kinds of sicknesses, helping pull many back from the brink of death. But it wasn’t until I became a family caregiver that I realized God didn’t need me to…

Do you wonder how to turn tragedy into opportunity? Is this possible and how can we create opportunities from our tragedies? Nobody wants to experience tragedies and suffer. We hear about tragedies; we read about tragic events, but we also push away the reality that tragedies may come into our lives. But God redeems suffering…

I did not understand the pain of feeling forgotten until the day I noticed my brother outside of my friend’s window. Watching as he paced back and forth on the sidewalk, I could sense his sadness. Taking a few small steps he would pause, glance at the window, turn around, and repeat the pattern.  “What…

Does it seem like you are in a hidden place with darkness and an enemy breathing down your neck? This is how we often feel during spiritual battles. But be encouraged there are strategies to fight spiritual battles. Historically in times of war, snipers are skilled and trained to spot enemies from a concealed place.…

As believers and Christ-followers, we recognize God’s command to love others. But we struggle when we are tested through painful, real-life experiences. When handled properly, challenges to love others become glorious opportunities to grow in spiritual maturity and participate in the building of God’s Kingdom. “If all you do is love the lovable, do you…

It was almost the beginning of a fresh new year. For as long as I could remember, I had been praying and asking God to give me a word of the year. It was more than a habit or a ritual; it was a message and a reminder that I was not alone. I loved…

I often wonder, what life would look like if we didn’t have to struggle so hard. I know challenges have a purpose. We don’t like enduring hard times, but our trials and tribulations are good for us. You wouldn’t expect someone who’s endured quadruple amputations to make such a statement. However, I discovered some simple…

Are you in a season of waiting on God’s promises? Find encouragement knowing God repeatedly fulfilled His promises in the Bible. Wait. Waiting. Still waiting. We wait in grocery store lines. We wait at the traffic lights. We wait for small children to put their shoes on or teenagers to get ready (patiently, of course).…