EVERYDAY LIVING
Read articles by Christian young adults from all over the world on how the Bible relates to everyday living.
Read a range of articles covering a variety of topics on identity, mental health, physical health, possessions and vocation.
Read a range of articles covering a variety of topics on identity, mental health, physical health, possessions and vocation.
In the world of tennis, September 2022 will go down in history as the end of an era—the retirement of Roger Federer.
One reminder that’s often brought up as comfort for single people is that God loves us, and that we have a relationship with Him.
But knowing that did not always make me feel chosen or special, because I thought, “Well God loves everyone because He is God!”
I thought that knowing my condition would be enough for me to help myself. But having a diagnosis did not lessen my struggles or make them easier.
2 Corinthians 9:7 says, “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
Thinking through this has helped me. If I find that I am giving with reluctance, I can confidently release myself from doing so.
But if that’s the case, why give at all?
I sometimes wish I had a clear mandate from God, like how He had directed Abraham in no uncertain terms on where to go (Genesis 12:1–5). If only I could be as sure as Abraham, that I was going where God had planned for me to be!
But I never got clear answers to my prayers. Instead, I made a decision based on what I knew and believed at that point, and asked God to see me through it.
Many of us feel like what we read in the Bible should impact our everyday living, but oftentimes, it doesn’t. We get caught up in the rhythm of life, get distracted, or struggle to understand how the Bible actually speaks directly to our everyday reality. If you want to see how the words and wisdom of the Bible are helpful for everyday living, check out these articles!