No one likes to be rejected, but it’s unfortunately something we all experience. For most of us, the sting of rejection was first felt at an early age. Maybe it was when there wasn’t a seat for you at the lunch table or when you were chosen last for the team. The desire to be included was so strong, you felt more than just left out. You felt unloved.  The pain was real then just like it’s real now. Rejection hurts no matter how old you are. As we get older, the stakes become higher. Rejections still come our way whether it’s something seemingly small like having a text go unanswered or so ..read more

Have you ever lost a pill? Perhaps it slipped out of your hand right as you were about to take it, rolling away out of sight.  If you’re like me, when something like this happens, you reach for your phone because that’s the quickest flashlight you can get your hands on. You then drop to your knees because that bright spotlight has to be on the same level as the darkness that seemingly swallowed your pill before you had a chance to. Almost always, the light is the reason we find the pill that got away from us. Pin this for later… This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Servi ..read more

Jericho was, and is, a city located near the Jordan River that still exists today and it is still inhabited. It is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Jericho is the home of many important Biblical moments: Jesus healed Blind Bartimaeus at Jericho (Mark10:46-52), Zaccheaeus was converted at Jericho, and the Parable of the Good Samaritan took place on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho (Luke 10:30- 37). It was not that large of a city in Joshua’s day but it was a highly fortified city, with walls up to 25 feet high and 20 feet thick. This was the city that God instructe ..read more

As I read my Bible, it seems I’m constantly reminded of the importance of hope. The funny thing is hope doesn’t always look like I think it should. Take Hannah, for example. I absolutely cannot wrap my head around her painful desire to be a mother ending in having a son who she only saw once a year. Yet she gives every indication of being grateful to the Lord for giving Samuel to her. She is never anything but a loving mother. In fact, she loved Samuel so much that she was willing to love God even more, something that would not only change his life but ours as well. As is true with everything ..read more

Is it a sin for a Christian to see a therapist? If you’re a Christian struggling with mental health issues, then the question of whether you should go to therapy, or whether it’s a sin for a Christian to see a therapist may have crossed your mind. In a world where faith and therapy sometimes seem at odds, exploring this topic with an open mind and seeking a balanced perspective is important. You may be surprised to discover that seeking therapy can align with your Christian beliefs and values. So, let’s explore the Biblical perspectives, common misconceptions, and the role of faith in mental h ..read more

“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” 1 John 5:14 NIV This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Services LLC Associates and RewardStyle affiliate, S+S may earn a small commission for any purchases made through affiliate links (at no extra cost to you). You can read our full disclaimer and disclosure statement here. This thought, “God is not deaf,” occurred to me one morning when I was pondering situations in my life. It seemed that no matter how much I prayed for solutions, my prayers were met wi ..read more

The Breathe Life Bible has recently entered the scene, offering readers a unique and transformative journey through the scriptures. As believers seek to deepen their understanding of God’s word and apply it to their lives, this innovative edition invites them to explore the scriptures through the lens of the BREATHE acronym: Believe, Reconcile, Exalt, Act, Trust, Hope, and Elevate. In this review, I’ll delve into the distinctive features that make the NKJV Breathe Life Bible a valuable companion for those on a quest to deepen their understanding of God’s word, and if you’re a Bible collector l ..read more

I love the passage in John 9:1-41 where Jesus heals a man blind from birth. The very first verse of chapter 9 melts me: “Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth.“ So many people passing by on their way into the temple ignored, avoided, and walked around him, but Jesus saw him, and was moved with compassion by his circumstance. In Greek, the phrase “passed by” is “parago.” John chapter 8 ends with Jesus “parago” those who want to stone Him. Chapter 9 opens with Him passing by the man born blind. He has passed by two different types of blindness – physical and spiritual. I ..read more

Trigger warning: this post mentions infertility. Waiting is an intrinsic part of life’s journey, often serving as a profound test of faith.  It’s a universal experience that goes beyond childhood anticipation, reaching into the depths of our most cherished dreams and aspirations. Growing up, I found it particularly challenging to wait.  My parents often kept me in suspense about activities I loved, causing the anticipation sometimes to seem unbearable.  However, as I matured, I understood that waiting was more than just a test of patience; it became a test of faith.  ..read more

I was recently invited to join a small Bible study with a few friends and truth be told, I was overjoyed. I have been craving connection with other Christian women for awhile now, and what better way to foster those relationships than through getting to know each other better while simultaneously studying God’s word? Which got me thinking.. why didn’t I get involved in a Bible study sooner? While I can’t take credit for starting the study, I wish it was something I had thought of when these feelings first arose. If you are someone who has been craving that same kind of community and wanting to ..read more