The True Source of Self-WorthNew!!
Article written by Michele A. Towers We all share a deep desire to feel good about ourselves—to look in the mirror and see someone who looks successful, valuable, and loved. Yet life often gives us plenty of chances to doubt our worth: Mistakes and setbacks can wear down our self-esteem, convincing us that we are […]
Stronger Through the Struggle
Article written by Heather Doolittle There are certain cultural attitudes that, even though we know they’re false, can seep into our belief system. One of the strongest is the idea that “good people have good lives”—that if we obey God’s rules well enough, He will make things easy for us. I’ve often wondered why God […]
Talking to God First: The Key to Wise Decisions
Article written by Michele A. Towers Life is packed with major decisions: We always want to make the right choices, but sometimes are not sure what to do. And because God created us to be dependent upon one another, it is natural to talk about the important issues of life with a friend or loved […]
A Mighty Tool!
Article written by Melinda Lopez Most of us have encountered the word prayer many times in our lives. But what is it, really? The dictionary defines prayer as “a solemn request or expression of thanks to God.” That definition is both simple and profound. Simple because prayer invites us to bring anything—our needs, our gratitude, […]
Beauty for Ashes
Article written by Heather Doolittle Have you ever prayed over something you deeply wanted—something you worked hard for and truly believed was God’s will—only to see it fall apart anyway? I have. More than once, actually. And each time, I’ve been left wondering: Why? Was I mistaken about God’s direction? Did I jump ahead of […]