Unanswered prayers can leave your soul feeling weary. They can cast a shadow over your heart and fill the quiet with questions. You cry out to God, wait for Him to answer, and wonder why …
Christian Beliefs: God, Jesus, and Suffering Explained
Introduction Questions about God, Jesus, and suffering reach into the deepest parts of human life. In this post, I offer a clear, biblically grounded overview of what Christians believe and why those beliefs continue to …
How to Say No as a Christian Without Guilt
Learning how to say no as a Christian without guilt can feel harder than it should. There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from saying yes when your spirit is worn down. You …
Why Is Jesus Called Jesus Christ? What His Name Really Means
When I was growing up, I sometimes wondered if Christ was Jesus’ last name. But the more I read Scripture, the more I realized how sacred that name truly is. Christ is not a last …
Feeling Spiritually Stuck? Here’s How to Move Forward
Gentle steps to help you move forward You want to be closer to God. Yet lately, He feels so far away. The parts of your spiritual life that once felt steady and life-giving now feel …
All You Have is 5 Minutes—Try This 5-minute Morning Devotional
There were days when I felt like 5 quiet minutes was all I could realistically offer God. My house was loud with the kids getting ready for school, my schedule was full, and my mind …