It Is Okay to Cry Out

It Is Okay to Cry Out

There are moments in life when we feel like we are drowning. Not physically, but spiritually, emotionally, mentally. The waves of life come crashing in — addiction, fear, depression, grief, failure, regret, loneliness. Sometimes the storm outside of us becomes a storm inside of us. We try to stay strong. We try to hold it […]

Easier Said Than Done… Or Is It?

Easier Said Than Done… Or Is It? Anxiety is one of the most common struggles people face. We worry about bills, health, children, relationships, the future, and even things we cannot control. When the Apostle Paul writes, “Be anxious for nothing,” it can almost sound unrealistic. Some may even ask, “How can God expect me […]

More Than a Seat in the Pew: Counting the Cost of Following Christ

More Than a Seat in the Pew: Counting the Cost of Following Christ What does it truly mean to be a Christian? In today’s world, that word can be watered down. It can mean someone who attends church on Sunday, says the right things, maybe even believes the right ideas. But Jesus never called people […]

Be Still Enough to Be Filled

Be Still Enough to Be Filled There are moments in life when we try to keep going, keep giving, keep serving—but deep down, we’re running on empty. We pour into others, we carry burdens, we show up again and again… but somewhere along the way, we forget to stop and receive. God never asked us […]

The Valley Is Not Your Destination

We can see it—clear, beautiful, almost within reach. The air up there looks cleaner. The view looks better. The purpose feels certain. And when God places that mountain in front of us, we believe, with good reason, that we are meant to go there. But what we often don’t see… is the valley in between.