Sometimes when to-do lists press in, lingering to seek Jesus feels like a speed bump to our productivity.
But this week, as I read the resurrection account, I saw a case for lingering longer.
Why Doesn’t God Give Us What We Deserve?
Most of us have some idea of what we think we deserve in life… because of good behavior, hard work, or just how we stack up to others.
But the intertwined stories of Jesus and Barabbas declare: we can be really glad God doesn’t give us what we deserve.
A Way to Strengthen Faith
Have you ever wondered, “How can I exercise my faith?”
Mary of Bethany teaches us an incredible strengthening exercise. It’s the one thing she does consistently every time she appears in Scripture.
When You Long for a Love that will Last
No human relationship could ever compare with the one God promises here…because it’s a relationship built on unbreakable vows and filled with indescribable love.
When Your Mind is Restless on the Pillow
The rest God offers us isn’t just rest for our bodies—it goes deeper than that. God offers us rest from the burdens that weigh on our very souls.
How to Trade Guilt for Joy
I remember it like it was yesterday: My heart raced. My eyes shifted downward. And I sputtered out an excuse that sounded lame even to my ears. My mom had just caught me doing something I wasn’t allowed to do—and I knew I was in the wrong. Did you ever have a moment like this as a kid? It’s […]