Scripture addresses every aspect of the human condition. We can read it for comfort when we mourn, and to help give words to our rejoicing. But which book of the Bible is the best one to read when we are struggling with fears and anxieties?

In Christ, we are forgiven and loved. So why do we need to continually seek His forgiveness through repentance? Let's explore what sin really is, what repentance means for us and how it impacts our lives and hearts, and how a repentant life draws us nearer to our Savior.

New motherhood is a season of joyful exhaustion. There is so much beauty in all the first moments shared with your child. The first drive home, the first bath, the first bedtime, and the first shared smile! These magical moments stack up and bloom into a timeless love shared between mother and child.

Yet, it’s all so utterly exhausting. The sleepless nights, the newfound worry, the disrupted routine, and the physical toll on your body all push moms to their limits.

This exhaustion is not a mark of failure; this struggling is not a sign that you are not equipped for the journey. It’s part of sacrificial love. Each time I’ve welcomed a new child into our home, either through birth, foster care, or adoption, it’s stretched me in ways I couldn’t have imagined. I found myself asking God different questions, requiring extra grace, and tired in new and unique ways.

Our lifeline as we adjust to our expanding homes is prayer. God gently leads us through these transitions and guides us as we grow into the mothers our kids need us to be. Here are some prayers we can go to as new moms.

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Have you ever witnessed a miracle? A miracle is an extraordinary, unexpected event that demonstrates God’s supernatural power as He interrupts natural law to reveal His character, purpose, and love for us. Those moments are invitations to put our faith and trust in the one true God.

Often, the miraculous event is a response to our faith, our prayers, and our needs. Mark 9:23-24 states, “‘If you can’?’ said Jesus. ‘Everything is possible for one who believes.’ Immediately, the boy’s father exclaimed, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!’”

Throughout Jesus’ ministry, He performed numerous miracles. He often eased the suffering of others, revealed His identity as the Son of God through the Messianic miracles, and responded to the faith of those around him, such as in the case of the woman with the issue of blood (Mark 5:25-34).

Miracles are one way we are invited to see God and believe that He is who He says He is. Miracles are still happening today! From cured cancer, healed depression, saved marriages, a redeemed life, and sustained sobriety, we see God’s grace poured out on our lives in many ways.

This study is designed to ignite in us a faith that appreciates the miracles God has done and will do in our lives through a daily Scripture reading, reflection, questions, and a prayer.

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The mutual commitment to vulnerability as a community creates quick bonds that hold us together as we serve our own families for God’s glory.

In a culture drifting from God’s blueprint for marriage, here’s a clear, Scripture-based reminder of why one man and one woman remains His good and protective design.

Christmas is more than just a single day for us to celebrate the birth of Jesus; it’s a season of careful reflection and anticipation leading up to a grand celebration. Each of us has our own unique way of preparing our hearts to receive the gift of Jesus, but central to every Christian holiday season should be a rhythm of Scripture readings and prayer.

These quiet moments are the best way for us to remember that Jesus' birth, life, and death are the central things we are celebrating. Quiet your soul and prepare your heart for Christmas through the following passages and prayers:

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When you think of gratitude, what comes to mind?

For me, it is an image of me being still — a holy pause to take note of what’s around me. I am grateful when I walk alongside the ocean, taking in the beauty of creation. I pause in awe when my child masters a new skill or offers me some of their sloppy affection. The moments after a lovely reunion with friends, in which your heart soars because you know how lucky you are to have them by your side. Sometimes it’s a long exhale, giving thanks that the worst-case did not become reality. It’s those quiet moments in between when your heart knows and remembers that God is good and so faithful in your life.

We need more of those moments this Thanksgiving, and a key element to experiencing them is slowing down. I am preaching to myself here. You should see my fall calendar! Every day, there are detailed directions written about the places I need to be, the tasks I need to complete, and the goals I’ve laid out for me and my family. There are so many moving pieces that I oversee in my life, pausing is a rarity!

Yet, slow, grateful living is a key part of God’s way that we must embrace. Thanksgiving is a perfect reminder that life is not just meant to be done, it’s meant to be appreciated. Let’s explore some ways we can cultivate a grateful heart this Thanksgiving.

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Anger is a natural human reaction. But when it leads to sinful actions, thoughts, or behaviors, then something needs to change. These five strategies can help you practice patience and godly mindfulness so that when stressors come up in your life, you can react with peace, not explosive anger.

I've found that when we're feeling that rising tension, stopping and asking God to show us his mercies, give us that strength, be our portion, then we can find hope for our days.

Life is full of waiting.

Waiting to graduate. Waiting for a promotion. Waiting to get married. Waiting to start a family. Waiting for results. Waiting to see if treatment works. Waiting to hear from a loved one. Waiting for a court date. For an adoption date. Waiting to retire. And on and on the waiting goes.

God made our world to exist bound by the confines of space and time, which made waiting inevitable. We cannot skip ahead or rewind. All we have is the present moment, and we must embrace the journey from here to the places we hope to go in the future. God must have a purpose in all this waiting, but waiting well is rarely easy for us. We are impatient creatures, always reaching into the future before learning the lessons of today.

Thankfully, his word is full of encouragement and promises for the waiting seasons. He promises to bless us, strengthen us, sustain us, to show us his goodness, to give us rest, and so much more as we wait on his plan to unfold. Here are some verses and prayers we can lean on when the waiting gets tough and our hearts are in need of encouragement.

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Sometimes you just need a reset. Carve out just 15-30 minutes per day this upcoming week to spend time in the Psalms, learning about who God is through the Psalmist's poetry. This guide includes a prayer for each day and space for personal reflection.

Throughout the Old and New Testaments, God is always at work making the impossible possible. We often ask for His help with the challenges we face in everyday life, as well, but should we be expecting more?

Abundance is a product of love. Love moves us to desire all the best things for the object of our affection. Just as a groom chooses the most beautiful ring, prepares a lovely home, and covers his bride with praise, God as a result of his great love does the same for us.