Tag: god
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Do Not Worry: Trusting God in an Anxious World
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life…”— Matthew 6:25 (NIV) We live in a world full of reasons to worry. Finances. Health. Relationships. The future. The news cycle. The economy. Our children. Our nation. Even our spiritual lives. Worry, it seems, is always ready to pounce—disguised as responsible thinking or cautious planning.…
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The Gift of Travel: More Than a Journey
Travel has always held a special place in the human experience. Whether it’s across a state line or across the world, travel opens our eyes, broadens our understanding, and shakes us free from routine. But for the believer, travel is not just about adventure or escape. It’s an opportunity to experience God in new ways,…
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Kingdom Giving: A Prayerful Path to Purposeful Generosity
When it comes to financial giving, the world often encourages spontaneity, emotional appeals, or social pressure as motivators. But biblical generosity calls for something far deeper—something rooted in communion with God, discernment, and a desire to sow into what lasts forever. Kingdom-minded giving is not simply about charity; it’s about obedience. It’s about aligning our…
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I Don’t Know What To Do
There are moments in life when all the options feel blurry, when the road ahead is shrouded in fog, and when every prayer seems to return with silence. Maybe you’re facing a decision that feels too big, a heartbreak too deep, or a calling too unclear. You whisper the words in the dark: “I don’t…
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Dangerous Gentlemen: The Kind of Men God Calls Us to Be
In an age of confusion about masculinity, God’s Word presents a compelling vision of manhood: bold but humble, fierce but gentle, dangerous yet restrained. The phrase “dangerous gentleman” may sound contradictory at first, but it captures the biblical picture of what God desires in a man—someone capable of great strength, yet submitted to God’s purposes.…
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I Am a Christian
When I joined the Army, I was issued a set of identification tags. On them were my name, Social Security number, blood type, and one final line: religious preference. The Army offers 73 different Protestant denominations to choose from. There’s also the option to list “non-denominational.” That’s the one I selected. But later, I had…
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I Believe—Lord, Help My Unbelief
Some days, my faith feels like a roaring fire—strong, alive, unshakable. Other days, it’s more like a flickering candle, fragile and threatened by the slightest breeze of doubt. And it’s in those moments that I whisper the prayer of a desperate father from Mark 9:24:“I believe; help my unbelief!” This short, raw cry is one…
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When God Asks Your Name: The Wrestling That Leads to Blessing
How Confessing Who We Are Allows God to Rename and Restore Us There are moments in life when we stop running, stop pretending, and finally come face to face with God—and with ourselves. For Jacob, that moment came in the dark of night, by a riverbank, when the past he had fled from and the…
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Stop By and Stay Awhile: A New Way to Hear God’s Call
Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3 – “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” In today’s fast-paced world, “calling” someone usually means shooting a text, dialing a number, or scheduling a video chat. But there was a time—not too long ago—when “calling” meant something very different.…
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What Is the Joy of the Lord?
The “joy of the Lord” isn’t just general happiness. It is God’s joy—His own delight, gladness, and deep pleasure that comes from His love, faithfulness, and victory. This joy has at least three dimensions: This joy is not an emotional high or blind optimism. It is a deeply rooted confidence in the character of God.…
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