I recently finished a 40-day devotional by Jen Pollock Michel titled A Habit Called Faith. Each devotion is paired with Scripture, taking the reader through most of Deuteronomy and the entire Gospel of John. The book includes discussion questions and a chapter from the above Scriptures to read each day. I typically do not use ..read more

Passion, emotion and zeal will only help us to a certain point. Their fuel is fickle and often mixed with that which can hinder, hurt and hold us back. I’ve been there, what about you? My emotions and experiences used to be the basis for how I perceived my relationship with God and my “performance ..read more

I have to admit, I haven’t had a lot of words to write lately. It’s strange, being one who usually tends toward writing a lot. It’s a sort of desert, an emptiness, and it’s not the most welcome, its end unknown to me. Yet it seems, this is the season I am in. What about ..read more

Staying in the Word can be especially difficult when you feel stuck. Even if we have a tried and true daily Bible reading plan, we can feel like we're in a rut at times. Maybe we’re facing greater stress in our lives, the loss of a loved one or a heftier daily schedule. This feeling may last for a week or a day, but it can become quite frustrating. Check out these ideas for staying in the Word even when you feel stuck ..read more

Disappointment is a common experience for us all. We will never escape feelings of disappointment in this earthly life. Disappointment can cause us to respond in both helpful and hurtful ways. For example, have you yourself–or do you know someone–who has experienced a disappointment that led them into a major shift in life or even ..read more

Psalm 91 is a beautiful psalm that is beloved by many for the promises it contains for believers in Christ. For this week’s Verse Study Series, let’s look at this cherished psalm. If you need a refresher on Psalm 91, I encourage you to read it before beginning with the article. We’ll only quote a ..read more

We all struggle to be consistent with prayer and Bible study at times. Staying consistent in our devotional life can be a challenge. Here are five quick tips to help you overcome distractions in prayer and Bible study. 1. Set a consistent and specific time and place. Setting a time can help us be consistent ..read more

With the challenges of a pandemic topping off any difficulties we’re already facing, we may find ourselves experiencing loneliness even more deeply this year. Some of us may be physically alone, whereas others may be surrounded by many, and yet experiencing loneliness for any number of reasons or perhaps due to circumstances outside of our ..read more

“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.”  Romans 10:17 (ESV) This popular verse is often taken out of context. In the past, I have heard it wrongly taught that this verse concerned things like healing and getting what you pray for if you just have enough faith. This wrong teaching ..read more

I hesitate to write on this topic, at the risk of ostracizing anyone. I hope that if you happen to disagree, you won’t just write me off based on one article, tossing out everything else I have written. Nonetheless, I must stand by my convictions and share my heart with my fellow believers. Everything I ..read more