Tag Archive for: relationship with God

Does Planning Show A Lack of Faith?
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Should I have simply trusted that God would provide for me, and moved cities without working to plan ahead? Did my planning reveal an immature faith that doubted God’s provision? I was not sure how to strike a balance between trusting God while doing my part.

How Do I Know If I’m Reading the Bible Correctly?
When I was applying to colleges years ago, I remember waiting to get my acceptance letter. One day, I sorted through stacks of junk mail to find an envelope with a college logo at the top. I tore open the letter and read it carefully.

In My Mess, There’s Still Hope
That Sunday, when I realized that I had messed up the timing yet again, I started to feel angry at myself, and regretted not being able to join the full worship session from beginning.

3 Tips for Those Struggling to Delight in God
God really wants you and I to love and delight in Him.
But why does our delight in Him matter so much to God and how can we get there?

Surviving Sexual Assault: How I’m Learning to Forgive My Abuser
The assaults left no physical scars. My rage and bitterness felt like the only tangible signs I had to demonstrate that something terrible had happened to me. If I just forgave her, was I telling everyone that the injustice didn’t matter?

When I Was Blindly Chasing My Boss’ Approval
I watched intently as a group of HR staff handed out certificates and a small gift to the month’s outstanding worker. A small part of me hoped they would stop by my desk. But alas, after years of waiting, it never happened.

When My Job Doesn’t Feel Sexy Anymore
Most of us have a hierarchy of Job Coolness Factor. I’ve got one, too.
But as much as I joke about it—there’s an identity factor here, too.

5 Ways to Refuel When You’re Drained
Do you ever feel drained? Overwhelmed by life, but with no energy to deal with any of it? Do you have days when even brushing your teeth before bed feels like a challenge?
You’re not alone. We all have these moments.

What I Wish I Knew About Loving My Wife
Hey, younger Tim!
Nice hair, dude! You’re going to miss that. Take those monstrous headphones off for a minute. I’ve got something to say.
Let me talk to you about this love and marriage thing.
