Who am I? What am I here for? Does anyone love me? Do I have worth?Adversity can lead to doubt on the deepest levels: compared to others who have it "all together," our lives, with our difficulties, c
We live in a leader-centric culture.We're constantly bombarded with advice on how to achieve leadership positions or how to lead well once we get there. We've made leadership out to be the mark of suc
Women are valued for their ability to bear children in many cultures. The birth process, though supposedly the most painful experience of a woman's life, is seen as a necessary evil to achieve the end
In the midst of a cacophony of noise, finding true soul rest is nearly impossible.With so many responsibilities and distractions vying for our attention, too many of us have built unhealthy cycles of
Romans is Paul's most thorough presentation of the good news he preached.Writing to a church he had not yet met, Paul lets them know that both Jews and Gentiles need to be rescued from death, and the
Loss. Defeat. Hardship. Suffering. Pain. They’re at the center of the experience of being human. And yet, these experiences can cripple—unless they result in strength. When a sudden accident resulted
Are you a new Christian looking for direction in your spiritual walk? Are you a longtime Christian looking for fresh perspective? Do you feel like you're waiting for something to happen? Lost your sen
Make a habit of spending time with God--one word at a time.More than anything, our God wants us to spend time with him. But in a culture of instant downloads and drive-through lattes, we learn that fa
We are in the middle of a spiritual war, and prayer is our most powerful weapon. So why do we often treat it like a last resort? Why do we struggle to prioritize our prayer life? God wants us to speak
We live in a leader-centric culture. But what if leadership isn't our goal? Can we use our skills to perform with excellence—as followers?In Embracing Followership, Allen Hamlin Jr. showed that you do
Loneliness, fear, vulnerability, conflict, pain--these aren't experiences we typically seek out. And yet we all encounter them during our lives.Do you embrace these times, or do you raise your defense
