Who do you call when you’re suffering? Your mom? Your best friend? Your mentor? Sometimes it seems way more helpful to pick up the phone than get on our knees, doesn’t it? But while we absolutely should reach out to others for help, our first call in trouble should always be to God. Why? Because […]
Getting to Know God
What comes to mind when you hear the word “prayer”? Do you envision folded hands by a bedside or bowed heads around the dinner table? Maybe you instantly think of “prayer requests” or “prayers of confession.” You know, prayer is one of the greatest privileges we have as Christians. Because it’s only through Jesus that […]
Looking for Peace?
In this busy, stressed-out age, where can we find lasting peace? It’s a question many of us have asked ourselves—and if you ask the internet, you might just start getting targeted ads for the world’s stress remedies. But the peace we long for can’t be purchased with money. It can only be found through Jesus. […]
Decisions, Decisions
What should my major be? What kind of career should I pursue? Should we break up? What step should I take? And when should I take it? If you’ve ever struggled to make big life decisions, you are not alone. We’re faced with a litany of choices every day and sometimes it’s hard to know […]
Days Well Spent
The other day, I overslept. And before I had my first cup of coffee, the phone started ringing, my inbox was chiming and I was frazzled. The day had started before I was ready for it and I spent the afternoon in a frantic race to catch up. Nothing was done particularly well and important […]
A Fresh Start
Do you have a new years resolution? A goal you want to achieve or a habit you hope to form in the coming year? New Years is a great time to set goals, because it feels like a fresh start. We leave the past behind us and start over with a brand new year, a […]