Invest in Friendship
We all have a need for close friendships. We need others in our lives who will challenge us to make us sharper, bolder, gentler, and more Christlike. . .
Loving Others
Stand in the Gap
It’s easy in the busyness of life to overlook a prayer request someone else has made. Don’t delay. Take time right when you receive a request to talk to the Lord on their behalf. . .
Pick Your Battles
In today’s world, it’s easy to get offended by the constant anti-God behavior surrounding us. But instead of tackling every issue, let’s pick our battles. . .
Love Your Enemies
Isn’t it enough to avoid our enemies and do them no harm? Not really. God calls us to a love so brave that it defies logic. He calls us to love like He loves. . .
Difficult People
Jesus knows the difficult people in your life, your church. And because He loves them and you, He will help you live out His love toward them. . .
Compassionate Prayers
Maybe you have tried to share your faith with a family member and felt rejected. Try to counter any rejections you receive with compassionate prayers for those you love. . .
Choose Another Way
It’s easy to get caught up in the drama when someone pushes your buttons or you feel used, abandoned, mistreated, or hurt. As a child of God, you can choose another way. . .
You Can Change the World
Sometimes you can feel overwhelmed by all the world’s needs. You may ask, “What can I do? I’m just one voice.” But with God’s help, even that one voice can change the world. . .
A Poverty-Stricken World
How can you have a good conscience in a poverty-stricken world? Allow the Holy Spirit to guide you in knowing who you are to help and those who are to receive help from other generous hearts. . .
A Home Built With Love
What does a home built with love look like? It looks like connection, acceptance, forgiveness, and honest conversations. . .