It's not always easy to admit to ourselves or others when we have given up on something
Guilt, pain, and failure are three of the most difficult experiences in our spiritual lives
God is the only one who can bring true inner peace into our lives
God will give us a new heart, a new way of thinking, and new strength to move forward
One of the many great things about having a personal friendship with God is that he satisfies.
Jesus endured the pressures of sin, and we can learn from him how to do the same.
In our moments of frustration and failure, we need to turn to God and his Word to find the strength to keep going.
Returning to God is the only way we can stop living for people, stop being afraid of being different, and rediscover what it means to think differently.
We need to acknowledge what is wearing us out, especially the ways in which we become focused on rules and behaviors.
We have dreams we want to see happen and visions we want to accomplish, but it takes a lot of energy to keep running toward them.
It helps to remember an important quality of Jesus — that he is always with us.
The holidays are a time to celebrate hope, and there's nothing greater than the hope God brings with the birth of Jesus.
