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4 Ways to 'Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled' during Seasons of Uncertainty

Tessa Emily Hall

He says, “Let not your heart be troubled.” So what does this mean, and how can we apply this verse to our lives during seasons of uncertainty?...

7 Calming Verses for When Life Feels Overwhelming

Micah Maddox

Feeling overwhelmed is a real thing. It is not a vague idea or one that some people somewhere out there wrestle with. It’s right here, right now. We all face the struggle of feeling overwhelmed in som...

8 Inspiring Prayers for the Autumn

Pamela Palmer

Autumn is a favorite time of year for many. It is marked by the vibrant colors of turning leaves, the abundance of apples, pumpkins, and flowers, and it prepares us for the long winter season to come....

3 Ways We Grow in Seasons of Waiting

Rev. Kyle Norman

Like waiting at the check-out, waiting for the realization of God’s promises can feel frustrating at times. Have you ever asked yourself “Why must I wait for the good things of God?” If so, you are no...

Cling to These 5 Promises of God When You Feel Discouraged

Kirstyn Mayden

When we feel discouraged, God’s Word encourages and uplifts our minds and spirits, reminding us that we are not alone, and that God is the lifter of our souls. When we are discouraged, reading and rec...

The Beauty of Seeking Both Joy and Happiness in Christ

Meg Bucher

“Be joyful always…” (1 Thessalonians 5:16).The difference between joy and happiness is substantial. We often assume that the fleeting feeling of happiness, giddy laughter and contentment in the comfor...

Top 5 Bible Verses to Read When You’re Feeling Lonely

Elizabeth Laing Thompson

We’ve all been there: lonely. Longing to feel connected, needed, known.Wishing relationships weren’t so hard—or so hard to find.Wanting closer friends, people who “get” us in that deep-down, soul-mate...

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...

5 Ways to Reconnect with God When You Feel Distant

Kirstyn Mayden

Life gets busy fast, and despite our best hopes and efforts, sometimes we get wrapped up in other things and begin to feel far from God. When you find yourself in this season, take heart! God is alway...

What Exactly Is This “New Thing” That God Says He Is Doing?

Blair Parke

Isaiah 43:19 demonstrates that we should never count God out in bringing beauty out of brokenness or miraculous paths through wildernesses seasons and deserts in life. God knows the path ahead and kno...

5 Creative Ways to Refresh Your Bible Reading This Summer

Kirstyn Mayden

As I mature and navigate various life seasons, I recognize that it is important to get creative in how I spend time with God, study His Word, and grow in Him. God is diverse and dynamic, and He invite...

10 Ways to Better Enjoy Reading the Bible

Bethany Verrett

The Word of God is full of history, wisdom, poetry, warnings, and truth. When approached with a heart open to the Holy Spirit’s whispers and a mind focused on understanding, the Bible can be one of a ...

4 Verses to Read at Your Thanksgiving Table This Year

Hope Bolinger

When it comes to reading Scripture at holidays, we often limit ourselves to Easter and Christmas. But the Bible is packed full of beautiful verses to spur us towards thankfulness! After all, the Israe...

Who Was Isaiah and Why Is He Important?

Dawn Wilson

I have to admit something to my shame. I never read the book of Isaiah until 2017. Oh, I read and even memorized a few verses, but I was afraid to tackle the book, thinking it would be too difficult. ...

9 Tips for the Mom Who Just Has No Time to Read the Bible

Pamela Palmer

With Mother’s Day upon us, we take time to recognize and celebrate how much moms love, provide, and care for their families. A mother’s work and responsibilities aren’t always glamorous, but caring fo...

In Seasons of Discouragement, Remember God Is Still with Us

Frank Santora

We must keep in mind that even in the best of times, the enemy whispers lies, playing on our insecurities and fears, and casting discouragement in order to keep us down. Everyone must deal with discou...

3 Powerful Life Lessons from the Baptism of Jesus

Dr. Michael A. Milton

The baptism, or anointing, of our Lord Jesus spans Eternity Past and Eternity Future. The ceremonial act fulfills the signs and symbols anticipated in the Old Testament priesthood and looks toward His...

8 Ways to Practice Stillness in God’s Presence

Asheritah Ciuciu

“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth,’” Psalm 46:10. Being still in God’s presence sounds wonderful, but it’s such an unfa...

5 Comforting Psalms for When We Worry

Kirstyn Mayden

Times are tough for so many of us right now. Whether it's financial trouble, health concerns, or anxiety over political issues and current events, there is plenty to worry about. 1 Peter 5:7 says to c...

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...