How free are you with your tears? Some of us are much more comfortable with them than others. But even as they flow, we apologize, we're stricken with shame and vulnerability, thus hiding ourselves away, as though they're a signal of weakness, a banner of defeat or a judgment of immaturity. In Free to Weep: Finding the Courage to Grieve and Embracing the God Who Heals, Brittany Allen shows us there's no need to minimize our tears, for when we do we're robbing "ourselves of th

One of the more surprising moments in counselling happens when I ask about physical health. Sleep, exercise, diet. There’s often a pause, sometimes even confusion. What does that have to do with anxiety? But over time, it becomes clear that how we care for our bodies shapes far more than we tend to admit. Many of us have been taught to think of the Christian life as something that happens primarily in the heart and mind. We focus on beliefs, and spiritual disciplines, while t

There’s a pressure many of us carry in our walk with God—the sense that we should be doing more. Reading more, praying more, showing up more consistently. We often measure our faithfulness by what we accomplish, often with the best of intentions. But what if spiritual growth doesn’t begin with striving, but with rest? What if abiding in Christ is less about keeping pace and more about staying rooted? What would change if we believed our spiritual growth wasn’t personal impr

Most of us who serve in the church know the quiet struggle: juggling endless tasks, preparing lessons, making decisions, and sometimes...

Whether Bible reading feels like a brand-new, daunting task, or whether it’s become a familiar habit, Before You Open Your Bible was a...

When was the last time you sat still—without an agenda—simply to be with God? Even our Bible reading and prayers, as important as they...

What does it really mean to keep your heart aflame for God? In A Heart Aflame for God , Matthew Bingham takes us back to the Puritans—a...

If you’ve ever wrestled with whether Christians should read stories with magic, you’re not alone. From The Chronicles of Narnia to Harry...

We live in a culture that rewards performance, praises productivity, and often ties our worth to our success. For many of us—especially...

There are times when I’ve wondered whether I’m just a little too much—or a little too different—for the people around me. Whether it's...

What is love? There’s the love you have for your family, your friends. You might love your work, a hobby you enjoy, the pets you care...

The language of trauma has become increasingly mainstream. In my own professional development in nursing, I’ve noticed a growing emphasis...

There comes a moment when we reflect on what it truly means to make disciples—on Jesus’ Great Commission to His followers. We ask...

"What would change if you saw where you live, what you do, and who you are as part of God's great plan to build his church?" With that...

"Still, imperfect as it is, it is the dearest place on earth to us" Charles Spurgeon It’s hard to feel this way about our local church...

There’s something captivating about a tug-of-war at a stalemate. Each team pulls with all their might, neither gaining ground....

Have you ever prayed a prayer of lament? Have you read through the Psalms and wondered if you could approach God with such raw honesty...

As the year comes to a close, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the goals, habits, and experiences of the past twelve months while...

In the spirit of being honest, I left this book untouched since last year, avoiding what it might stir in me. Revisiting seasons of...

Motherhood is often described as a beautiful, life-changing journey, but what many don’t talk about is the deep undercurrent of anxiety...