Weekend Encouragement: Weekends are supposed to be a time to rest, recharge, and breathe a little deeper. But let’s be honest—sometimes, they don’t feel that way at all. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of a hard week. Maybe your to-do list is just as long as it was on Monday, and you’re wondering when you’ll…
Do you ever feel like the start of a new year brings more pressure than excitement? Everywhere you look, there are reminders to set goals, improve yourself, and accomplish more. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and wonder if you’ll ever measure up. But as followers of Christ, our focus isn’t meant to be on what…
A Love Beyond Measure: Unwrapping the Gift of God’s Sacrificial Love on Valentine’s Day As another Valentine’s Day comes and goes, it always brings up thoughts of romance, roses, chocolates, and hearts that come alive and begin to beat with renewed expressions of love, affection and endearment. In the midst of all this talk of…
12 Ways to Cultivate a Deeper Connection with God Introduction: As the calendar turns the page to a new year, it’s a natural time for reflection, renewal, and the pursuit of personal growth. If you’re looking to make 2024 a year of spiritual deepening and connection with God, you’re not alone. In this post, we’ll…
The following article has been reposted in its entirety with permission from Tiffany Montgomery of hopejoyinchrist.com A dear pastor friend of mine was talking through a worship song that has stirred some controversy. I have to confess that as he began I already felt anger welling over the topic… As he finished I felt this…
What Is A New Beginning We all love new beginnings, especially when we’ve messed up in a major way, don’t we? Knowing we can start over and be given a second chance is refreshing and brings a sense of comfort and relief. For those of us who desire to grow spiritually, the past experiences of…
