Courage, Faith, and Legacy: Lessons from the life of Jehosheba
I have read through the Bible several times and sat through 40 years of Bible teaching and yet still find new, undiscovered treasures each time I open its pages. In all that time, I don’t remember ever hearing a sermon…
3 Ways Reading and Praying Scripture Strengthens our Faith
Sometimes I hear weary people asking other believers how they walk confidently with God and live in peace despite hard circumstances. The question is usually asked expecting a clear set of instructions on how to do life. Much like this…
Holy Doubt by Erica Barthalow
Christian Living/Doubt/Missions/Wrestling with Faith
Flooded by Nicki Koziarz
Doubt/Christian Living/Faith
Wrestling Through: Moving through Fear and Anxiety Toward Greater Freedom and Faith in God
by Kelly Ann Snyder I have spent years struggling with generalized anxiety. From early childhood, well into adulthood. It wasn’t until shortly after turning 30 years old, after hitting rock bottom with anxiety and fear, that I finally surrendered my…
Wrestling Through: Even Mature Believers Face Struggles in their Faith
Wrestling Through Deep Loss and Grief My name is John Cox. I’m 73 years old and just happen to be Terri’s father. Terri asked me to write a short article on a time in my life when I was struggling. …
10 Ways to Hold Tight to Hope When You Are Tempted to Lose Heart
As Christians, we live in the tension of of our present reality and future hope. It is easy to grow discouraged as we try to navigate our way through this upside-down place. We know it’s not supposed to be this…
Rising Above the Cultural Noise: Seeking a Strengthened Faith
Do you want to grow in authentic faith? First step: Rise above the temptation to rely on someone else’s relationship with God for yours to make sense. Read, pray, seek godly counsel, and know what you believe and not what…
4 Relationship Building Strategies for Drawing Near to Christ
Have you ever looked at your future in front of you and found it overwhelming? Does the upward ascent and effort required to reach the top keep you stuck at the bottom? Does the reward of what is awaiting your…
Moved Beyond My Comfort Zone
As I glanced in the rearview mirror at my son and daughter in the backseat, my mood quickly deflated from joyful anticipation to impatient frustration. I had just picked them up from their first day of kindergarten and third grade,…