My heart beat faster. Little beads of sweat dampened my hands. What would I say? What would people think of me? What if they didn’t actually like me? These thoughts plagued me at every social event. Even during casual conversations, anxiety surfaced. I just wanted to be loved and accepted. I wanted validation. Does Self-Love …
Where do we turn for hope during crisis or discouragement?
Remember the movie It’s a Wonderful Life? The scene when the characters are at the dance is one of the most memorable parts. The couples are swirling across the dance floor, when the ground itself begins to split apart. Two tricksters had decided to open up the dance floor, which covered up the pool beneath. …
As Christians, we bring all sorts of requests to God, including prayers for guidance, health, a godly spouse, or a friend’s salvation. Sometimes God answers these prayers right away. But other times, he tells us to wait. All of us will eventually have to wait for an answer to prayer. A few months ago, I …
You’re hiding again, curled up by the window, tears streaking down your face. With a frustrated sigh, you wipe at your cheeks, trying to stop crying. You’re breaking down again, as if this hasn’t already happened a half dozen times this week. Why are things like this? Why can’t you just hold it together? Beside …
Have you ever been crippled by doubt? Has doubt stolen your sleep, your passion, and your joy, leaving you desperate? Doubt can tear apart our thoughts with uncertainty. It can make us question our best source of comfort. The result is that we separate ourselves from God and others, choosing to suffer alone. I too …
Have you ever felt stuck in fearful thought patterns or a sinful lifestyle? Think of a kitten stuck in a tree. It’s terrifying and she wants to be safely back on the ground. Like this kitten, many girls are captive to Satan’s lies. They are scared and stuck. It seems like God is far away …