Stepping Off the Hamster Wheel of Performance
Society teaches us that with enough hard work and determination, we can accomplish any dream or goal we set our minds to. While this is true to an extent, success must be about more than just relentless effort. I don’t know about you, but I’ve seen plenty of people pour their energy, money, time, and […]
Faith in the Darkness
I experienced a profound lesson about God's faithfulness during my last vacation. I was staying in a seaside condo, close enough to watch and listen to the ocean from my balcony. One windy night, I could hear the waves crashing relentlessly throughout the night from my bed. As I laid there in darkness, the noise […]
Embrace Your Royal Identity
Here’s the truth: What you believe about yourself matters more than anything the world has to say. In fact, your beliefs about yourself shape who you become. Balancing family responsibilities with workplace demands may challenge your confidence. Negativity in the news tries to convince you that success and happiness are out of reach. Meanwhile, countless […]
The Religious "Bait and Switch"!
If you’ve spent any time in church, you’ve probably heard it said that we are saved by grace. In fact, you’d be hard-pressed to find a Christian who says there’s any other way to receive salvation except through grace. But there’s a problem. Too often, the moment someone believes in Jesus as their personal Savior, […]
When Life's Not Fair
If you’ve ever watched children playing together, you know how simple and joyful it can be—the giggles, the bright smiles, the carefree innocence. It’s enough to take you back to childhood, to a time when life felt light and happy. Then suddenly, you hear it: “That’s not fair!” Reality snaps back into place as tears […]