When I first read Quiana’s article, I couldn’t help but remember times in my life when I’ve made decisions out of selfishness. Times when I’ve lived as though my money is my own to use as I want. This article freshly challenged me to recognize all that I have as belonging to Christ. As Quiana … Read more
Being a Christian often means we don’t fit in. Many times in my own life I’ve faced the pressure to stop being so radical, to buy something, or do something, or say something to avoid being awkward. But the Bible is clear. We are not to be conformed to this world, but we are … Read more
As a worship leader, I regularly watch people honour Jesus with their mouths. But many times I inwardly weep because I know many of these same people serve idols at home. The Bible calls this hypocrisy. And I’m one of the worst offenders. Every time I stand in front of a group of Christians to … Read more
I peered into the empty church sanctuary. I’d been here before – when I stood on the platform as a bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding. But this time, as I walked down the aisle toward the stage, it wasn’t amid cheerful music and faces. It was for a funeral. Earlier that week, I had been … Read more
I smiled as the door shut behind the last guest. It had been such an encouraging evening. Replaying that night’s events in my mind, I quickly loaded a stack of coffee mugs and crummy plates into the dishwasher. Encouraging conversations, laughter, and deep friendships left me with much to praise God for. With the kitchen … Read more
Recently I was talking with a couple of high school girls about what struggles they face in their Christian life. One of the biggest struggles they mentioned was temptation. I could relate. It doesn’t matter if we’re at school, the mall, church, or in our own bedroom, temptation to sin is everywhere. As a teenager, I … Read more
She knew that she needed to stop this sinful habit. But she couldn’t. This sin had become so much a part of her life that no matter how hard she tried, she just couldn’t stop. And when she was honest with herself, she didn’t know if she really wanted to stop. Yes, she agreed that … Read more
“About this time next year, you shall embrace a son.” (2 Kings 4:16) The Shunammite woman stared at the prophet of God in disbelief. Her husband was old and she didn’t have any children. Could it really be true? But Elisha said God would give her a son. A year later she delivered a baby … Read more
I vividly remember the first big decision I had to make in life. I remember the tears streaming down my face, the overwhelming thoughts racing through my brain, the deep desire to honour God with this decision, and the utter inability to make sense of what to do. Up until this point, all my big … Read more
“What do you think the most important thing in life is?” The question came out of nowhere. I was finishing my shift at work – sorting the deliveries while carrying on a casual conversation with the delivery guy. It was during a lull in our conversation that he stoped, looked at me, and asked that … Read more