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6 Verses to Cling to When You Are Overwhelmed

Micah Maddox

There will always be something in life that will rock our world, knock us off our feet, or overwhelm our souls in a way we don’t know how to handle. But God’s Word gives us the hope and help we need w...

10 Verses about Fear and Anxiety to Remind Us God Is in Control

Debbie McDaniel

Fear. One of the enemy’s most popular weapons that he uses against us. Worry, anxiety, fear…can overwhelm us with a thick shadow of darkness, controlling our every move and de...

7 Calming Prayers to Say before Bed

Jeannie Myers

Bedtime prayer can be a meaningful way to spend time with God every evening, talking over your day, sharing your concerns with Him, and thanking Him for His love and care. But why should we take time ...

7 Psalms to Pray When You Feel Overwhelmed

Micah Maddox

It only takes one look at the world around us to see that we are living in an overwhelming time in history. We are overwhelmed with heartache. Overwhelmed with information. Overwhelmed with education....

7 Reasons Winter Reminds Us to Hold on to Hope

Ruth Clemence

Many people suffer from seasonal depression or feel down in the winter. The trees seem lifeless, we spend a lot more time inside, and it gets darker earlier and for longer stretches of the day. It can...

7 Ways to Find True Peace in the Unexpected

Micah Maddox

Life happens. It’s hard when unexpected trials march into your world without warning. These are the times when it’s hardest to really cling to the truth that we know. It’s a strugg...

5 Tips to Survive (and Thrive) in Ministry

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Let’s face it, ministry has swallowed up its share of casualties over the years. The question is are you in line to be its next victim? It’s possible you could be, and you just don’t know it yet. ...

What Does Selah Mean in the Bible?

Tammy Kennington

Selah is one of the Old Testament's more mysterious words, central to worship. Discover what this word means in the Bible....

What Does It Mean for Christians to Have a "Sound Mind"?

Pamela Palmer

God does not want His children held down or crippled by fear. Instead, what this verse teaches is that followers of Christ are clothed in power and love, and specifically, to have a sound mind means t...

What Can Christians Do When the Enemy Comes in Like a Flood?

Britt Mooney

"When the enemy comes in like a flood" has some surprising, encouraging, lessons for us today....

Navigating Painful Seasons with Help from Hannah

Carley Marcouillier

Grief is not something that anyone wants to feel or experience, but it is something we will all face, one way or another. When those feelings of grief threaten to overwhelm us, the best thing we can d...

6 Keys to Responding when Someone Sins against Us

Sometimes we Christians seem as bad at handling others' failures as we are at overcoming our own. No doubt these two things are related. Scripture gives several principles which should govern our resp...

8 Tips for Reading Wisdom Literature

Barnabas Piper

Ecclesiastes, Proverbs, and Job comprise the wisdom literature genre. The aim of wisdom literature is to help us grow in biblical wisdom (obviously). What is that? In short, it is living life with god...

Easter in Quarantine: What Does the Holiday Mean in This Season?

Allie Boman

Easter 2020 will look pretty different for all of us. And while it is entirely valid to mourn the loss of time with our family, friends, and brother and sister in Christ, don't let those feelings over...

The Deep Impact of These Biblical Grandparents

Emma Danzey

Think about all of the wisdom collected by these individuals over time. Think about all of the treasures of Scripture that they have heard and learned throughout the years. Think about the mistakes an...

How Can I Love My Bible if I Don't Enjoy Reading It?

Sarah Frazer

Life often feels too busy to read the Bible. What’s the secret to getting started? Embrace that you don’t have to love reading to love the Bible! Here are some easy suggestions....

5 Prayers of Gratitude to Encourage Thankfulness All Year

Kirstyn Mayden

November rings in the holidays and the season of thankfulness. But the Bible tells us that we should give thanks every day of the year! That can feel like a big ask sometimes, but whether it feels eas...

How to Tune up Your Christian Walk

Christians often want to go “deeper” in their walk with God. How can we get there? It starts with tuning up our relationship. ...

Does God Care about My Feelings?

Carley Marcouillier

Part of life as a human is strong emotions - joy, despair, fear, embarrassment. But when these emotions reach a peak, we often hear well-meaning phrases like "you just need to pray more" or ...

Does the Bible Say 'This Too Shall Pass'?

Blair Parke

Let’s get to the heart of the matter: this exact phrase isn’t stated in the Bible. There are several verses that are very close to the wording, but the exact phrase of “this too shall pass” cannot be ...