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Many people recoil at the idea of God as their Father based upon their experience with their own father or authority figures. If the idea of developing an intimate relationship with an invisible God is a bit daunting for you, let me give you a few...

The image of God as a loving father is a powerful one, a comforting one. But is it really how the Bible describes God?

This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the 40 days of Lent. For reasons unknown to us, the length of 40 – whether 40 days or 40 years – has been significant throughout biblical history.

Today, I am learning that I have many more years of learning to go. I may not understand Him entirely, but I'm choosing every day to grow closer to Him through prayer, reading the Bible, studying, meditating, and experiencing Him as I live. And...

Many walk around as if they are not children of God and often behave as if God has not been good to them. Don't get me wrong; everyone is entitled to have a bad day and express how they feel. No one is perfect. However, many Christians tend to...

As a pastor, I’m most often asked this question: “Why is this happening to me? I don’t understand it. I thought I was pursuing God’s dream, but now I’m ready to give up.” Sound familiar? You see, when you don’t understand the six phases of faith,...

When unresolved issues are left alone and swept under the rug, they don't magically disappear. They breed resentment in the long run and cause the marriage to fester. What's more? It takes extra effort and time to resolve the issue and make...

Having an anxiety disorder doesn’t mean our faith is fake or broken. 

It is important to be familiar with the women in the Bible and to know their lasting impact to be recorded in the Bible. These women did miraculous things out of their love for God and were strengthened by His mighty arm.

If you have noticed you are feeling exhausted and drained after spending time with a friend, try to see the reason why. 

The last thing your adult child needs is a lecture about all the reasons why they should follow the faith. Instead of lecturing them or dispensing advice, have a heart-to-heart with them. Take them to their favorite restaurant or coffee shop and...

We can go to God with our anxiety, no matter what level we are experiencing, and offer it up to Him. Even if the 'feeling' of anxiety doesn't go away, we can still offer it to him and walk in faith. If you experience the kind of anxiety that is...

Instead of broken relationships, sexually motivated lyrics, or vain self-love in many of today's songs, try instead songs that deal with the soul of life.

It is easy to talk the talk, but Charles Stanley was truly a man of integrity and honor that walked every single day walking the walk in fully surrendered obedience. We can only imagine the cheers of absolute rejoicing as a beloved son heard the...

As you move forward from this brokenness, I encourage you to lay your heartache down to God and to ask him to prepare your heart for the right relationship with the right guy at the right time.

Boredom, as uncomfortable as it can be, may call us back to prayerful attentiveness. It may move us into a deeper engagement with the Spirit of God. So, while it may be okay to be bored in church, it is never okay to be satisfied with boredom.

When gone unchecked, social media can destroy relationships because we look to it for encouragement and affirmation of ourselves rather than looking to God.

God wants two people who are dedicated to each other, themselves, and God. Anything else cause disillusionment—and ultimately—heartbreak—if they disagree. If you encounter any of the above issues in your relationship, breaking off the engagement...

When your teen son starts to distance himself from you, recognize that it's more about him becoming a man than it is to push you away.

The following facts typically correlate with a Christian identity. However, just because you may participate in any of them doesn’t make you a believer.