Jesus added weight to our understanding of what a true friend is when He said, “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13). Isn’t that the ultimate love, and isn’t that what Jesus did for us ..read more

If you want discernment to choose a husband, ask God to grant it and then wait on the Lord for clear insight ..read more

As we seek to hold one another up in Christ, with a mindset to shape the next generation, we have the ability to gain some of the sweetest friendships we will ever know all while growing more and more like Christ ..read more

If you lack true friends, volunteer yourself to be one. No need to wait until someone offers you the gift of friendship ..read more

Despite the common argument that God does not promise us happiness, it is important to note that God does not want us to be miserable ..read more

 Living in a quick-fix culture carries a heavy, toxic load ..read more

Rather than giving valueless, fleeting attention to gifts, candy, eggs or Easter Bunny surprises this year, let us focus on the greatest comeback of all time—the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.  ..read more

Living a Christian life is not something we clock in and out of. It's no 9-5, and then on the weekends we can live as we please. But does God have an opinion about how we spend our free time? The Apostle Paul says to do everything for His glory, but does that include cooking, exercising, walking the dog, watching Netflix ..read more

When faced with an especially difficult or weighty decision, it can be stressful not knowing God's will or sensing where He's leading. Decisions like whether to leave the security of a nine-to-five job to finally pursue that start-up project or whether to take your kids out of public school can feel utterly crushing when we're not sure what God wants us to do. Thankfully, God is always listening and working on our behalf, even when we don't sense His leading. Here are a few ways to position yourself to discern God's will in whatever decision you're agonizing over today.Photo Credit: ©iStock/Ge ..read more

As Christians, we're called to serve and love one another. In our relationships, we are to sacrifice ourselves to give to the other person. However, people who struggle with narcissistic tendencies think only of themselves. They have difficulty empathizing with others and tend to put themselves first in every situation. This can cause tremendous strain on any relationship. If one person is giving to the other and the other person only thinks of themselves, the relationship is simply one-way.Additionally, narcissists want to keep the people closest to them all to themselves. They don't want the ..read more