Do You Struggle with Doubt—or Know Someone Who Does?
On a good day, doubt can feel like a positive step forward because it starts to feel like a genuine form of seeking. But at other times, doubt can lead to great pain.
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Who Are You, Really?
I recently realized that I don’t see myself in the mirror as others see me. I don’t mean that I miss seeing the lipstick on my teeth that my husband …
Do You Have This Kind of Faith?
Something strange happened to them when they heard about Jesus. They were overwhelmed with supernatural power that gave them deep assurance that Jesus is who he says he is. Their …
How to Replace Fear with Faith
Buttons, I thought. I was preparing to lead a creative writing lesson for teachers to use in their classrooms, and I needed small, inexpensive objects to give each of them. …
A Spiritual Exercise Program: How to Grow Your Faith
My husband has started working with a trainer at the gym—and for the first time, his rectus abdominis is showing—in other words, he’s getting a six pack. Although he’s always …
Do You Know Your Life Purpose?
Do you know the purpose of your life? I don’t mean what you do for a living. I mean what you do for your life. It can be easy to …
Your Answers to These 5 Questions Can Determine How Well You Thrive in Tough Times
We weren’t prepared for the storm. It wasn’t even in the weather forecast. But all the same, we lost many of our trees this week, including a more-than-200-year-old oak. It …
A 4-Step Battle Plan Against Anxiety
When Jesus told us not to fret, he said, “And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? Certainly not. Anxiety doesn’t add …