TOPICS
Trusting God
10 Reasons Christians Can Be Thankful in Trying Circumstances
How can we be thankful and joyful in the midst of a painful trial? The answer is found in all that the Scriptures teach us about trials.
7 Reasons Why God Makes a “Crook” in a Christian’s Lot
“Consider the work of God: who can make straight what he has made crooked?” (Eccles. 7:13). Here are seven reasons why God allows various afflictions, also known as “crooks,” in the lives of his children.
10 Facts about Sarah from the Book of Genesis That Will Encourage Your Faith
Sarah had to wait until she was in her nineties to give birth to her first child, Isaac. We can learn much from Sarah about walking in faith in God’s promises.
“Firm in Faith”: Trusting God in Uncertain Times
In the book of Isaiah, King Ahaz was experiencing fear of the unknown as he faced an impending attack. What can we learn from God’s words to Ahaz to encourage us in uncertain times?
6 Ways to Avoid Being Like Job’s Friends
It’s not fun being kicked while you’re down. Job’s friends rushed to judgment when he suddenly lost his children, wealth, and health. Here are six things to keep in mind when tragedy strikes.
Grounding Our Expectations and Limitations in God’s Word
We all live with expectations and limitations. How do we go about grounding our expectations for ourselves and others in God’s Word?
3 Reasons to Be Thankful for the Lord’s Discipline in Your Life
It’s easy to look at hardships and challenges as punishment for something we’ve done wrong. It’s good to pause and consider what God might be doing in our life.
6 Things to Do If You Want to Be Married—and Aren’t Yet
If you’re single and want to be married, you may wonder at times if you will ever experience the joys and challenges of wedded life. Here are six things you can do in the meantime.
Why Is Prayer So Vitally Important for Christians?
It’s uncommon to hear someone say, “I just could not bring myself to eat for weeks at a time.” Yet, Christians say such things about prayer. Why do Christians struggle to pray faithfully?