How can I approach God if I’m struggling to believe in His goodness?So much of our belief can be formulaic. We often think that if we do A, B, and C, then God will do X, Y, and Z. We check things off the “Good Christian Checklist,” trusting we’ll be okay, and our trials will be minimal. But when our experiences inevitably deviate from that belief, ou… Read more…
Today's follower of Jesus exists at a moment in history when our desires, longings, and wants are being weaponized against us by cultural, spiritual, and relational forces. "Follow your heart" and "You do you" has become our moment's mantras. The result, for too many, is feeling torn asunder by the raging desires within. What do we do with our desire… Read more…
"That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither--whatever they do prospers."--Psalm 1:3Sometimes we describe ourselves as trees. When we're thriving, we speak of being rooted and fruitful, in a good season. When we struggle, we might describe ourselves as witheri… Read more…
Today's follower of Jesus exists at a moment in history when our desires, longings, and wants are being weaponized against us by cultural, spiritual, and relational forces. "Follow your heart" and "You do you" has become our moment's mantras. The result, for too many, is feeling torn asunder by the raging desires within. What do we do with our desire… Read more…
Discover God's good will for our wants.The Gift of Thorns Study Guide, a companion to The Gift of Thorns, dives deep into some of the hardest questions we wrestle with in the war for our wants:What do God's desires and Satan's desires have to do with us?Which desires did God place in our hearts at creation, and why?What can we do when w… Read more…
Read by the author. We’re trying to “get it together” in areas we have no control over. We keep trying, but we’ll never move the needle to a better future because it has nothing to do with us or anything we can do. You don’t always have to give in to what the world, your family, or your own self declares is the wa… Read more…
Read by the author.It is time to come out of the shadows of shame. In this transformative book, spoken word artist and founder of the She Speaks Fire community, Mariela Rosario, draws on the biblical story of the garden of Eden to explore eight lessons about shame that will nourish us and lead us to live authentically, powerfully, and freely. Deeply wounded … Read more…
We’re trying to “get it together” in areas we have no control over. We keep trying, but we’ll never move the needle to a better future because it has nothing to do with us or anything we can do. You don’t always have to give in to what the world, your family, or your own self declares is the way things are “… Read more…
Come Out of the Shadows of ShameDeeply wounded as a child, Mariela Rosario grew up with pain that seemed too profound to heal. She fell into toxic habits of drug use, people-pleasing, and shame. Then, alone in her house in 2015, Mariela experienced a miraculous encounter with God that prompted her to turn away from those destructive patterns and begin attend… Read more…
When it rains in life—it pours.With each wave of resistance in life, it can be so tempting to simply give up. To quit the difficult calling. To leave the meaningful relationship. To walk away from the dreams God placed on your heart.If this is where you find yourself, take heart. Nick Connolly has also been there—and he’s written Don’t Give Up Just Y… Read more…
Overcome stress and dwell in God's abundant peace. Stress can be relentless, overwhelming our thoughts and emotions—but God has a better plan for his children. It’s possible to experience so much peace and joy that they overflow to those around you. In Count Your Blessings and Stop Stressing, Ray Comfort shares devotions that empower … Read more…
God is always with you. When you’re feeling overwhelmed or lost in the dark, it can be tough to see the light at the end of the tunnel. In Light for Today, Lauren Green offers 365 days of hope and encouragement to ground you in God’s saving grace and unending faithfulness. Combining stories and wisdom found in Scripture… Read more…
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