Louisa was thirteen when she gave her life to Christ. Things were so bad at home that she said if she hadn’t accepted salvation at the very moment she did, she would not have made it. Her dad was very strict on her and her younger siblings, and when he drank, he would be mean to her mom. Louisa often prayed that she would be the one who would stand up to her father and give her mother and siblings some peace. She studied the Bible relentlessly and by the time she was eighteen

Have you ever experienced days or weeks where everything seems to be stuck?  You know the feeling; it’s like no matter how hard you try to keep going, it feels like you’re hitting a wall over and over again?  Maybe it’s a project at work that, no matter how hard you try, it just isn’t working out, or perhaps a relationship you hoped would be significant is moving at a snail’s pace; you thought it was the one, but it not going anywhere. Sometimes, despite your best efforts, th

Genesis 2:18 (NLT) is a significant verse when it comes to the record of God’s creation. It lets us in on the conversation God is having with His beloved Son and Holy Spirit, saying: “Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.”” Genesis 1:31 tells us that everything God made was good, but the creation of Eve shows us that He wasn’t done yet—He had a specific plan still unfolding. Our Heavenly Father is per

Fear wasn’t part of God’s original design for humanity. When God created Adam and Eve, they lived in perfect harmony with Him, with no shame, insecurity, or fear. But the moment sin entered the world, fear followed. Genesis 3 tells us that after Adam and Eve disobeyed God, they hid from Him. And when God called out to Adam, Genesis 3:10 (NLT) tells us that he responded: “ I heard you walking in the garden, so I hid. I was afraid because I was naked.” From that moment, fear t

It’s no secret that there are many people who regularly feel lonely and isolated, disconnected from friends and even family. Even in Old Testament times, people felt afraid and vulnerable, and God reassured them of His presence and support. Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) tells us that He encouraged them: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”  In Matthew 28:20 (NIV), J

The first challenge in moving forward is understanding that discomfort is often a calling card for change. Although it can be frustrating, the best choice we can make is to allow that frustration to nudge us toward something greater.

A wonderful young believer who is deeply committed to pleasing God was feeling a little down about his life. Despite his desire to honor our Heavenly Father, he was finding it challenging to shake the feeling that his life lacked significance. He had a rough childhood, and as an adult, he’s worked tirelessly just to keep his bills paid and maintain his independence. With so much focus on survival, he couldn’t shake the thought that maybe he wasn’t fulfilling his purpose. “It’