AUTHOR
Ayrian Yasar
Discerning the Lies of the Evil One
The devil wants us to be focused on our own mistakes and sins, wrapped up in our failings and contemplating the hardships of our present circumstances. What should we do when the devil tries to defeat us with his lies?<
What Does It Mean to Belong to Jesus?
Jesus’ holy living didn’t make him the popular one; rather, it made him hated and despised by all those who were popular in his day. Instead of getting caught up with how we appear to others, we need to focus on the fact that we belong to Jesus.
God’s Providential Care for You
God’s providence doesn’t just apply to Old Testament characters like Joseph and Moses. It also applies to all his creation, including each one of us. What is God’s providential care?
Keeping Godly Focus in Singleness
The world seems to generally look at singleness as a time to focus on oneself or to use singleness as the time to get ahead financially or career-wise. For Christians both aspects of self-focus fall far short of the blessedness that God has in store for single people.
Building Real Community Jesus’ Way
We want communities and relationships that are healthy, joyful, full of peace and love, and—most of all—real. How do we get there, and what are some deterrents to reaching that goal?
How Not to Be a Nebuchadnezzar
The book of Daniel shows us that God does not owe humankind anything. We can learn much from the experiences of Nebuchadnezzar, the prideful king who had it all and then had everything taken away from him.
4 Important Things We Learn about Jesus in the First Chapter of Mark
If you want a quick snapshot of Jesus’ life, the Gospel of Mark is a great place to start. Here are four important things we learn about Jesus in the very first chapter.
Trusting Our Unchangeable God in a Constantly Changing World
In the last three years we have gone through not only regular changes of life but also unexpected changes. Both kinds of changes can shake us to the core. How can we deal with low or high levels of fear that accompany change?
3 Things You Need to Know about God’s Love for You
It’s often the case that people look at our outward appearance and achievements before deciding to engage with us; yet, it isn’t that way with God. Here are three things you need to know about God’s love for you.