We know that during Christmas Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. It can be so easy to do all the Christmas things and not pause to meditate on Jesus and why it's so significant that He came. The Christmas story reminds us of basic truths about the nature of Jesus and His purpose in being born, but there's something…
In the story of the wayward son told by Jesus in Luke 15, we learn from the character of the older brother how we should celebrate with God when people come to faith in Him instead of being cynical. From the character of the younger, wayward brother we learn some truths about ourselves and what we’re like before coming to…
I shared this in an Instagram post recently, but it's been impacting me so much I wanted to put it into a short blog post for you! Just wanted to share a few quick thoughts on why your prayers for other people matter and how to make praying for others a part of your life. Our Prayers Make A Difference…
Hearing the Bible taught at church is a major part of our faith. As followers of Jesus, we gather regularly around the teaching of the Scriptures. A lot of us hear the message at church, take in information, maybe even have our hearts moved a little and then never think about it again. I know I’ve done that. So, here…
A massive part of our relationship with God as Christians is expressing worship to Him, especially when we gather as believers for church services. Have you ever wondered what to do during those worship times? Never fear! Here are some tips to help you connect with God and practically participate in corporate worship, whether you're musical or not. 1. Sing…
There’s a been a lot of talk on the internet the past few weeks as some notable Christians have made public statements that they are falling away from the faith. I’ve been praying for them. I thought it might be helpful to have a quick chat about what the Bible says about Christians falling away from faith in Jesus…
The Christian life is meant to be lived in community with others doing the same. Sometimes we don't know where to start with getting involved in our church communities and building deep relationships with fellow Jesus followers, not just surface ones. Here are four tips to help you grow in Christian community. 1. Commit to a local church. "Let us…
Prayer is one of those things Christians know we should do and even want to do, but a lot of us struggle with being overwhelmed by the concept of talking to God or not knowing where to start. So let's get super practical. Here are 6 ideas that will help you grow in prayer. Feel free to choose just one…
Let's have a conversation about practical tools for Bible study! I didn't create the method I'm sharing with you here. I first learned it from David Helm's book, One-to-One Bible Reading, and from other teachings on the COMA Method online, but I did slightly put my own spin on it and adapt it for my time with God. For foundational…
As Christians, we know we're supposed to read the Bible, but honestly many of us struggle with getting started or knowing what to do. Some of my most precious and life-changing moments in my Christian walk have been meeting with God in the Bible, and I believe that can be true for you too. So, let me share a few…