Why We Don’t Always Get Our God’s Will Desires
The principle of sowing and reaping doesn't guarantee we always receive what we give, especially when our desires conflict with God's will.
Discipleship
Self-Leadership Development Stems from Self-Awareness
Developing self-leadership stems from self-awareness, as an emotionally unpredictable leader unintentionally prevents people from getting close and slowly erodes trust.
The Power of Simple Acts of Obedience
What makes you capable of extraordinary things is not extraordinary gifts, but an extraordinary willingness to be used by God, particularly through simple acts of obedience.
A Surprising Case for Reading the Bible in a Year
We will absolutely grow spiritually when we read the Bible in a year because this is the inspired Word of God. And the Spirit of God is faithful to use the Word of God to transform the people of God.
Natasha Sistrunk Robinson: Learning Spiritual Rhythms
We teach our children through our words and our actions. Consistently and intentionally practicing spiritual rhythms within community and across generations matters when learning spiritual rhythms (Deut. 6:12, 31:913).
How Can Everyday Obstacles Produce Joy?
What might God have in store for you as you pursue him this year? I received three special gifts while writing for this project, and it makes me wonder: What surprises await you?
How To Move On From Careless Prayers
I will not talk about my prayer life to make me look more spiritual. My prayer life has a long way to go. If I hint in any way that I am some super saint with an unmatched prayer life, I am lying.
7 Ways This Year Can Be Better Than Last Year
God’s mercies are new every morning, and great is His faithfulness (Lam 3:22-23). That means each day is a new day and each year is a new year. His mercies await you this day, and He will be faithful to you.
The Key to Being Thankful For Enemies
Discover how to obey one of Jesus' most difficult commands by learning to be thankful for enemies.
Hunger and Thirst No More: Finding the True Source
There is need here. There is desire here. There is even pain here. We are thirsty, hungry, and unsatisfied. But according to the prophet, we might well look to temporary alleviation of that thirst, hunger, and dissatisfaction instead of going through the full diagnostic process to find the true source of hunger and thirst.