Tomorrow (Thursday, November 13) is World Kindness Day, a day to emphasize the idea that “every act of kindness, no matter how small, has the power to make a big difference.” The goal of the World Kindness Movement is to show how kindness can inspire and create positive change by moving hearts, minds, and bodies toward […]

A quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln is a powerful one to ponder: “Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.” Notice that while our reputation may change or shift like a shadow, our character is the substance of the […]

The word compassion comes from the Latin compati, meaning “to suffer with.” True compassion enters another’s pain—allowing their heartbreak to move our hearts and their suffering to move our hands. Scripture reminds us that God is “a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness” (Psalm 86:15 NIV). His compassion flows […]

When Paul wrote, “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:21 ESV), he captured one of the most profound truths of the Christian life. Every believer faces three relentless enemies—the world, the flesh, and the devil. Each works subtly, enticing us to doubt God’s goodness and to follow the path […]

Every time we scroll through the news, we see a world unraveling—violence, corruption, moral confusion, and tragedy at every turn. School shootings, drug addictions, human trafficking, and domestic violence. It’s enough to make anyone ask: If God is good, why does the world look so bad? This question isn’t new. It traces all the way […]

Patience is more than simply waiting. It’s an active, faith-filled posture that shapes our character, relationships, and even our health. The Bible tells us that patience is both a command and a gift—a fruit of the Spirit that reflects God’s own nature. When we lean into patience, we position ourselves to receive blessings that go […]

Waiting is rarely easy. Whether we’re longing for a breakthrough, praying for healing, or pleading for justice in an unjust world, the waiting season stretches our hearts in uncomfortable ways. Yet Scripture reminds us that how we wait matters just as much as why we wait. Charles Stanley once said, “Our willingness to wait reveals […]

We live in a culture that despises waiting. From instant downloads to same-day deliveries, everything pushes us toward impatience. Yet in the kingdom of God, waiting is not wasted—it is one of his most powerful tools to grow our faith. Waiting on the Lord is more than idle time. It requires trust in his character, […]

Relationships, whether with our spouse, children, coworkers, or friends, often stretch us in ways nothing else can. We don’t like to admit it, but there are times when someone’s quirks, habits, or mistakes test the very limits of our patience. We find ourselves sighing, groaning, and wondering how to hold our tongue. And it is […]

Time for confession. I recently spent hours on hold with a government agency, trying to get information and resources that could help my mom with her medical bills. I sent the proper paperwork a month ago to act on my mother’s behalf. I had tried calling and emailing to reach an agent several times without […]