The Long Game: Staying Faithful in a Chaotic World
“Don’t envy sinners but always continue to fear the Lord. You will be rewarded for this; your hope will not be disappointed.” Proverbs 23:17-18 When we’re trying desperately not to conform to the patterns of this world, it can be challenging to remember why we...
In an Upside Down World, Does Living for God Really Matter?
“A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth.” 2 Timothy...
Where We Put a Period, God Puts a Comma
“The Lord has done this for me,” she said. “In these days He has shown His favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.” Luke 1:25 Before reading the end of Zechariah and Elizabeth’s life story, one could easily think: This couple was all but...
How to Embrace the Uncertainty of Life’s New Beginnings
“You have your heads in your Bibles constantly because you think you’ll find eternal life there. But you miss the forest for the trees. These Scriptures are all about me! And here I am, standing right before you, and you aren’t willing to receive from me the life you...
How to Look Beyond the Brokenness to Find Beauty
Broken Shells “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1 By: Amanda Daniels I enjoy collecting seashells. For years, I have scoured the shore like a child dressed in a pirate costume with a...