Faith
By Melanie Stevenson
“What does it mean to follow Christ in today’s world? How do we remain rooted in Him amid busy schedules and life's disappointments? The Faith section offers encouragement, biblical insight, and practical hope for the journey. Come as you are and leave refreshed.”
Firm Faith in a Wobbly World
Recession, termination, overstimulation… what we need to tackle these uncertain times is the Messiah and meditation by Susan Jose Adeux.
Church Hurt
Whatever you suffered isn’t a reflection of God's posture toward you. God doesn't mistreat his children. His heart is for you and he loves you. You are precious to him. What you suffered at the hands of people grieves him.
Filled Up With Jesus
Jesus offers to fill our parched souls and overflow our lives with his love.
What Lies on the Other Side of Your Fear Mountain?
Often our fear looms like an impassable mountain causing us to stop in our tracks. But what if our growth and purpose lies on the other side of the fear mountains?
Manifesting: New Age or Biblical?
The Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year for 2024 was “manifesting.” A trendy topic across social media, from life coaches to celebrities, it refers to the practice of using visualization and affirmations to imagine or achieve what we desire. According to the British dictionary, it’s the “belief that doing so will make it more likely to happen.” While this practice has often been labeled as secular, “new agy” and criticized by Christians, I believe there are essential truths within the concept that align with biblical principles. Let me explain.
The Paradox of Joy and Suffering
We don’t need to live exceptionally long to realize that pain and suffering are a byproduct of life.
Eventually, suffering arrives, breaking in like an intruder and wreaking havoc on our best-made
plans, upending our hopes and dreams for the future and leaving us writhing in the ruins.
Sometimes, pain can even cause us to question God.
Transforming Love
God longs for a relationship with us, and once we link arms with him and accept his invitation, we are secured and transformed by his love. We never need to question his love or our worth.
Embracing Life—Together
For many years, I believed the lie that everyone else had life figured out. They didn’t have problems, they didn’t struggle, and their lives were perfect. I no longer think that way.
Healing Through Forgiveness: A Reflection on Being Hurt by “God's People"
The worse hurts of my life have been caused by “God’s people”. Even though I have healed and forgiven, the scars remain. And, once in a while, triggers will either make me want to fight or flee.
Beautiful, ShinNy Rimowa
I changed my mind! I’m neither spiritual or religious…. I’ve decided on a new title with all the (beautiful, shiny Rimowa) baggage it carries.
Written by: Melanie Stevenson
