Peace is a precious gift, yet it often feels fragile in a world that constantly tugs at our emotions. While Jesus promises us peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7), we also have an enemy who prowls like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8). His most effective tools? Worry, anxiety, and […]

Peace isn’t simply the absence of conflict—it’s the presence of God’s unshakable calm in the middle of it. Reflecting on my life, one of those times that beckoned for God’s supernatural peace was about fourteen years ago, when I felt led by the Spirit to wean off my prescription sleep medicine. The side effects were […]

There are times in our lives when our world gets rocked and we’re knocked down by a situation, a diagnosis, a crisis that attacks our peace and threatens our tenuous emotions. I’ve had three such moments in the past five years that I remember vividly: My dad’s COVID diagnosis, hospitalization, and death, my two-week bout […]

Many of us have either experienced or are currently walking a path of suffering and hardship. Paul endured intense hardships throughout his ministry—beatings, imprisonments, shipwrecks, hunger, and constant danger, to name a few—as he traveled to preach the Gospel (see 2 Corinthians 11:23-27). Despite challenges, he stayed firm in faith, seeing suffering as a path […]

Think of a gift you have received that was particularly meaningful to you. What made it meaningful to you? My boss threw me a celebratory party when I chose to leave my position at the University of Michigan to start a non-profit with my husband. I loved the administrative team I managed, and it was […]

Charles Spurgeon, the “Prince of Preachers,” once told his seminary students, “When you speak of heaven, let your face light up with a heavenly gleam. Let your eyes shine with reflected glory. And when you speak of hell—well, then your usual face will do.” It’s a witty jab, but it cuts deep. Far too often, […]

Did you know that the phrase “jumping for joy” actually comes from the Bible? It’s true! Jesus wraps up the Beatitudes with this stunning command: “Rejoice on that day and jump for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven” (Luke 6:23a, NASB). But let’s pause for a second—how do we rediscover God’s joy […]

This is the final installment of our four-part series, exploring four attributes of biblical love that are challenging yet ultimately rewarding in growing our faith and capacity to love like Christ. Our series covers: Less Talk, More Walk Many of us are familiar with the expression, “Talk is cheap,” implying words alone do not hold […]

This is the third installment of our four-part series, exploring four attributes of biblical love that are challenging yet ultimately rewarding in growing our faith and capacity to love like Christ. Our series will cover: To Love and Obey? There are many complex and wonderful facets of love, but one that does not receive much […]

This is the second installment of our four-part series, exploring four attributes of biblical love that are challenging but ultimately rewarding in growing our faith and capacity to love like Christ. Our series will cover: Love Stinks…or Does It Think? Fans of the rom-com movie The Wedding Singer, which presents a nostalgic portrayal of the […]