Dear You, It's Okay to Meet Yourself in Uncomfortable Spaces
Human emotions are a primary factor that defines who we are as God’s image bearer; in fact, it sets us apart from God’s other creation. My trust in God’s sovereignty over my life became realized because I finally understood how He created each part of me to respond to a certain message.
Hello Darkness, My Old Friend: The Reality of Suffering and Evil
There’s a lot of suffering, evil, and pain in the world. It doesn’t take long for one to see it all around them or even to experience it. We are invested in seeing evil unravel in other people's lives, but I don’t think we could say the same about ours. So how exactly are we to respond to the dark times in our life and world?
Fighting Off a Joyless Life
Joy that we find in God can eventually crumble and break down if we don’t do anything to maintain or cultivate it. You have to pursue it. However, don’t be discouraged though. Pursuing joy can grow within time and intentional care. These are three ingredients that can help joy flourish in your life.
God, Are You Hiding From Me?
Often times we know that God never leaves us, but sometimes we can't help but feel that He has. It might feel like He is absent and silent in your life. The entire book of Esther captures a God who is absent as the word “God” is never mentioned in the narrative. Yet while God is never explicitly mentioned in the story, He is there all along.
Rekindling a Joy and Longing for God: Meeting God at Hlub 2023
Just like a husband and wife who rekindle their love for one another by witnessing a newly wedded couple's passionate vows, God’s people have the ability to spur others to encounter God and long for him in a brand new, fresh way. To see that love for God doesn’t have to be stale and dry. When you begin to see your brother or sister’s passionate relationship with God, it can inspire you to desire the same thing. It gives you hope that there is such thing as genuine, real, long lasting joy that can be found in God.