We too easily doubt God’s presence and nearness. When feelings and experiences fade, what are we left with? Do we still believe God is closer than ever or do we doubt He cares for us? So many times we seek out spiritual encounters, but when those disappear we question if God is still with us. He’s asking us to go…
We never thought’d we’d come to this place. A time of complete solitude and silence. We have no other choice than to stay inside, stay safe, and be alone. It’s a unique season our world has never experienced. We’ve never had to completely stop everything. How can we seek God in a world that is paused and waiting for something to happen?
Finding God in the Chaos Our current world is in chaos. We are gripped with fear about a virus, running out of food, and the unknown. It would be easy to blend in and panic like everyone else. We could run away and shut ourselves in while the outside world suffers from anxiety, loneliness, and fear. Yet, God is calling…
A World Full of Distractions Our world is filled with distractions. When we wake up we hear the ding of a text message or the notification of a recent follower on Instagram. We don’t even bother to think about the God who gave us breath in our lungs. In this generation more than ever it’s too easy to forget about…
A Lifestyle of Discipline Following Jesus requires discipline. Every day we have a choice to die to our flesh and live in the Spirit. The way of Jesus isn’t easy, yet He gently leads us while making us more like Him every day. He leads us into greater intimacy through discipline, obedience, and love. Over time, our hearts are softened…
Recognizing God’s Presence Do you ever wonder what the smile of God looks like? Have you ever really sat with Him and asked what He likes most about the trees? Do you know what His favorite part about you is? Too often we get caught up in working, doing, and running the good Christian race and we forget to stop.…
Living An Adventurous Life Millennials are known for craving it, whether it is living in a van, tiny house, or quitting their jobs all together to travel. Our social media is riddled with stories of people who have chosen to live adventurously. They appear to risk everything to step out and bring excitement to their life. We all admire these…
Peace Beyond Comprehension Why do we let the worries in our lives rule over us? Why do we allow it to consume our very being and take the reins of our day? I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of letting anxiety determine my mood, my day, and my life in general. Sadly, because of the fall, anxiety is…
Made for Joy Our society tells us to chase happiness. The world around us shuts out the negative, the pain, and the reality. Instead, we are told to think positively and find happiness. God tells us a different message. We were made for joy. Joy that isn’t based on circumstances. Joy that isn’t based on what is happening in our…
Celebrating The Coming of Jesus Advent is a time to remember our King. A time to remember His sacrifice and unending grace He extends to us. It is a commitment to celebrate the coming of Jesus and His transformational work in our lives. Advent celebrates the arrival of Jesus thousands of years ago and anticipates His return. What does Advent…