Lent is Not . . .
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We often think that Lent is all about cleaning ourselves up and denying ourselves life’s pleasures–but in fact, it’s the opposite.
Love on the Way Home
Valentine’s Day can magnify our feelings of loneliness.
We think having a “significant other” in our lives is the ticket to easing the pangs of loneliness, but that isn’t true. We can be dating and married, and still feel lonely.
Should We Love Ourselves?
We hear so much about self-love and self-care (“You do you!” “Live your truth.” “Don’t care about what others think!”) these days. Sure, loving and caring for ourselves help us draw healthy boundaries and ensure that we’re treated properly, but sometimes we gotta admit that self-love isn’t enough.
When God Hits the Refresh Button (As seen through 3 Bible Characters)
Have a look at our Heavenly Father’s record. See how He brought about new beginnings in these Bible characters’ lives, and turned their life trajectory around so that their lives are no longer “same old, same old”, but speak of His steadfastness and love.
5 Blessings to Hop on This Lunar New Year
His blessings for us are not wishful thinkings, hoping against hope that they’ll come true–they are already true for those who remain true and streadfast in Him.
Affirm Yourself with These 5 Biblical Truths
Positive affirmations can only bring us so far, and if we are not careful, we might start to focus and rely on our frail, broken and limited selves more to bring our goals to fruition.
Are We Just Having Coffee Dates with God?
Having a relationship with God is the most important thing. But what does it mean?
What If There Was No Christ in Christmas?
The Bible says that “The Word became flesh” (John 1:14). John uses that title (“the Word”) for the little baby in whom all the hopes of the world are found, and it is pregnant with meaning!
Jesus’ Wish List this Christmas
The Bible says that “The Word became flesh” (John 1:14). John uses that title (“the Word”) for the little baby in whom all the hopes of the world are found, and it is pregnant with meaning!