Grow Faith in Jesus
Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy this collection of articles here on the blog. They share real, transparent stories paired with Biblical truth and encouragement—and they’re sure to help you grow your faith in Jesus.
Using the Sword of the Spirit
If you knew of an effective, spiritual weapon that would flawlessly protect you from the schemes of the enemy, would you use it? Jesus did. He was adept at using the Sword of the Spirit. In the wilderness, He was hungry, hadn’t likely slept well for weeks, and...
War Room Prayers for Marriage
When your marriage is troubled, praying Scripture can help you break through barriers that you never dreamed. When we feel broken and healing looks impossible, we don’t always know how or what to pray. Find encouragement, hope, and inspiration in this 31-Day prayer devotional for your marriage.
God’s Promise of Restoration
The heaviness in my heart was palpable, dampening my spirit, and darkening my mood. In a word, I felt defeated, reflecting on the loss of relationships, time, and even hope. Why? I wondered why I continued to pour myself into things that offered little freedom,...
Uplifting Quotes to Overcome Disappointment and Discouragement
Everyone faces disappointment from time to time. We can feel disappointed about other people, ourselves, circumstances, our work, our families, or the world around us. The trick is to avoid letting that disappointment escalate to discouragement. We might wonder what...
15 Bible Verses to Help Overcome Discouragement
It’s safe to say we’ve all faced a large measure of discouragement over the past year. The definition of discouragement is a loss of confidence or enthusiasm (New Oxford American Dictionary). Many people have lost confidence in things that once provided security, such...
21 Ways to Pray for Law Enforcement
Just a cursory glance at headlines and you’ll know—police need our prayers. They need everyday citizens like you and me to pray for law enforcement—immediately and fervently. With over 800,000 sworn officers in the US (more than the estimated 2019 population...
How to Build a Prayer Strategy That’s Effective
It feels hard to focus on just about anything these days. We're constantly bombarded with news updates, social media posts, and marketing campaigns. We're trying to work from home and juggling a lot, which is why it is so crucial to build a prayer strategy. It is as...
How to Pray Daily, Even if You Feel You Don’t Have Time
“Do I have to pray daily?” she asked. I looked at my new friend’s puzzled expression over the salads that were just placed before us. I delivered what I hoped was a warm, understanding smile before responding. “Does prayer feel like a chore? Like something...
How to Draw Near to God (even when He seems far away)
It’s not uncommon. All followers of Jesus have seasons of life when they feel distant from Him. It’s a natural part of our spiritual journey. Knowing that, however, didn’t ease my feelings of discouragement when it happened to me. Our family—and I suspect yours...