Feeling dried up is no fun. The people in our lives need us to be full of life and ready to love. But what if your heart is tapped out and you feel like you have nothing left? Explore how Romans 5 describes the nature of God’s love and the transformative power it has in our lives.
Read MoreChildhood and parenthood are a regular part of life, but have you ever stopped to think that these experiences reflect something bigger? Understanding our personal identity is vastly important for our own mental health and for the impact we have in the world. Explore a foundational piece to your identity as the daughter of God and how it relates to love.
Read MoreInstinctual to all of us is a natural curiosity. We want to understand the why behind the things we experience. Sometimes when we read the Bible, instead of embracing it with faith, we question why. But that's okay! When life is uncertain and circumstances are hard, it's normal to wonder why we should hope in the Lord. Let’s explore Psalm 31 for 14 reasons to hope in God.
Read MoreIs there an area of life where you’re losing hope? Infertility, illness, or ordinary things like lack of motivation can cause hope to drain from our hearts. What does the Bible say about the source of our hope, and how do we get it? Stick around to learn what a jar of overflowing lime water taught me about Biblical hope!
Read MoreWork, marriage, parenting, being a good person— it’s all exhausting. Sometimes it feels like the thing we’re called to do is sucking the very life out of us. What does God say about our weakness? When we feel depleted, is there hope that strength will be restored?
Read MoreSalvation is a creation-miracle, a new birth that’s only made possible by God’s Spirit. But most days don’t feel miraculous. Is there an area of your life that seems hopeless? Find out what the Bible says about the connection between birth and hope.
Read MoreThe bones of our skeletal system form a framework that holds us up. Without it, our bodies would have no defined shape and would not be able to move or function. When we experience distress, our strength is drained and our hearts feel faint. What is the spiritual framework that keeps us standing?
Read MoreWhen self-confidence is low, we tend to doubt our abilities and second-guess our decisions. It’s normal to face shifting life roles and hard circumstances, but can we face them with our confidence in tact? Can confidence be learned? Let’s explore the most compelling example of confidence the Bible and find out if we have what it takes to follow it.
Read MoreDo you struggle with feeling unsure of yourself? Do you wish you could be a more confident person? Explore the difference between Christ-like confidence and worldly confidence, and discover what it looks like for God to develop confidence within you.
Read MoreDon’t want to read the Bible? Not motivated to pray? These may be symptoms of a deeper issue that effects your life more than you realize. If you procrastinate to spend time with God, or avoid it altogether, this is for you. Discover how these things are connected to growing in confidence, and become the confident daughter of God you were meant to be.
Read MorePsalm 18 contains beautiful imagery about God’s saving strength. This ancient song highlights God’s ability to sustain us through rough terrain, but there’s another promise in these verses that offers a different type of provision. What is this other way that God works on our behalf? And how is God showing His power in our current life circumstances?
Read MoreCelebrating each other’s victories and providing for each other’s needs— these are the perks of living in community with other believers. This culture of generosity and togetherness is something that has permeated Christianity since its earliest days. Where does this intersect with your real life? How might God be calling you to live generously?
Read MoreApproximately thirty years was all that sat between Jesus’ resurrection and Paul’s letter to the Philippians. So much had changed in the world—and in Paul— within those decades; yet thirty years seems like nothing compared to the centuries between then and now. What did Paul say about God’s provision in his letter and how does it affect you and I today?
Read MoreIn any given season of life, we’re looking to God to provide something. What provision do you need from God in your current season? Let’s explore Psalm 145 to find three characteristics about God as our Provider. Reflecting on this part of God’s character will help us remember who we are as His children: We Are Provided For.
Read MoreLiving with the feeling that we don’t have enough is called scarcity. When we’re stuck in a scarcity mindset, our lives are negatively impacted, and even our ability to think and make decisions is effected. The needs in our lives don’t have to drive us toward a mindset of scarcity and fear.
Read MoreWhen trials come, how do we respond? Is it true that trials make us stronger? Life holds a vast array of troubles for us— an endless assortment of heartache, temptation and suffering. Trials of many kinds is how James describes it in the Bible. Like the roots of a tree, joy stabilizes us in the storms of life. What does it look like in real life to face trials with joy?
Read MoreHaving a full tank feels good. Emptiness on the other hand… not so much. But this is the way God designed things to be. He uses these polarities to show us our need for Him. Jesus is very clear about it: He sees our emptiness and He wants to fill us with His joy!
Read MoreAll kinds of hard things come out of nowhere— from dogs puking up socks to tragic loss. Even the sweetest moments of life have some bitter in them. Is it possible to be a joyful person when my emotions are all over the place?
Read MoreHave you ever questioned God? Yelled at Him? Maybe you’ve felt confused at God’s way of doing things. It’s a helpless place to be when you think you know what’s best, but God seems to be doing the opposite. Is it possible to experience joy when you’re at the end of your spiritual rope?
Read MoreYou’ve been tossed around enough for today. It’s time to let down your anchor and ground yourself in God’s word. The author of Hebrews reminds us that our hope in Christ is a stabilizing force. But how can we be sure that what God says will actually happen?
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