What Happens When God Says No?

What Happens When God Says No?

Have you ever prayed so hard and so long for something, and then felt the crushing weight of disappointment when God says no? I’ve been there. I think most of us have. God doesn’t always answer our prayers in the way we expect. He doesn’t always shout out a great,...
How to Love Better

How to Love Better

If your neighbor knocks on your door and tells you they are hurting, that a painful experience is holding them back, that they are really struggling, what is your first instinct? How do you respond? What if you don’t understand their struggle at all? What if their...
11 Actions to Live By (A Study of Psalm 37)

11 Actions to Live By (A Study of Psalm 37)

What actions define your days? I don’t know about you, but some days I find myself trapped in actions that I know are counterproductive. Worrying. Sitting in my thoughts for too long. Procrastination. Trying to do things on my own instead of asking for help. Watching...
10 Ways to Listen Better

10 Ways to Listen Better

We are surrounded by many different voices. We live in diverse cities, in a diverse nation, in a diverse world. Even our towns that feel uniform have a multitude of voices, because each of us bring our unique backgrounds, histories, and cultural identities into the...
We’re Not Alone in Our Impatience

We’re Not Alone in Our Impatience

Some days, I have so much on my to-do list that I let my priorities get all out-of-whack. There have been more days than I care to admit that I’ve been running around the house, trying to get things done, and not nearly as attentive to the things that matter most as I...
We’re Not Alone in Our Stubbornness

We’re Not Alone in Our Stubbornness

When I was in elementary school, my friend and I got in a whole lot of ridiculous arguments over the silliest things. I don’t remember all the topics of our arguments, but I do remember the day we fought over oranges. We didn’t talk for like a week afterward. I’m not...