Christian Living

4 Prayer Practices of World-Changing Leaders

How often do our prayers reflect personalized care, beginning and ending with gratitude?

What We Don’t Trust We Will Try to Control

Sometimes I catch myself mentally running into the future where I fear there is impending doom and then trying to make wise choices today to steer away from trouble as much as I can.

If You’re Waiting for God to Make Things Right

Constantly thinking about what God doesn’t seem to be doing — and about my desire for my version of justice to come about — can become a focus, which, over time, can become an obsession and, if left unattended, can become a stronghold for the enemy of my soul.

Why Doesn’t God Step In More Often?

Why does God often not step in to use his power when we need it the most?

Can I Trust God Even When It Hurts?

I often thought of pilgrimage in abstract, idealized terms until I went through a season of suffering.

Born to Wander

Michelle Van Loon: Recovering the Value of Our Pilgrim Identity

Boundaries for Your Soul

Alison Cook and Kimberly Miller: How to Turn Your Overwhelming Thoughts and Feelings into Your Greatest Allies

What You Can Learn From Your Painful Emotions

Contrary to what is natural, you need to learn to relate to, rather than ignore, your painful emotions.

How Suffering Draws Us Together

The unique bonds that are forged through shared suffering give us the strength to bear its weight together.

Paul Borthwick and Dave Ripper: The Fellowship of the Suffering

How Hardship Shapes Us for Ministry and Mission

Still Wrestling

Les Ferguson Jr.: Faith Renewed Through Brokenness