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Every year, the calendar flips to December, and suddenly the world starts spinning a little faster. Shopping carts fill up, lights go up, calendars fill up, but it’s our hearts that all too often fill up with stress instead of peace. It’s ironic, isn’t it? The season meant to celebrate the Prince of Peace so […]

Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that holds the promise of gratitude and connect, but it seems to come wrapped in stress, awkward conversations, and silent tension. A table that is supposed to be filled with thankfulness can sometimes feel more like a battlefield of opinions, expectations, and unresolved family issues. So how do we

The holidays are supposed to be full of laughter, family, and celebration—but for many, they also bring an unwanted companion: loneliness. Whether due to distance from loved ones, loss, relational conflict, or simply the pressure of “holiday expectations,” loneliness can feel sharper during this season. The good news is: you don’t have to walk through

Every year as October rolls around, Christians face the same question: What do I do with “spooky season”? The decorations come out — cobwebs, skeletons, ghosts, jack-o-lanterns. Neighbors plan trick-or-treat routes. Friends invite us to costume parties. Kids get excited about candy and dress-up. And as believers, we wrestle with how to engage. Should we

You sit down with your Bible, ready to dig in, but suddenly a thought creeps in: Where do I even start? The Bible is big, it’s full of different kinds of books and writing styles, and the truth is… it can feel overwhelming. If you’ve ever felt stuck staring at the thin pages of your

If your teenager wants to attend a church that you believe teaches false doctrine, or they’re expressing interest in a religion that doesn’t align with biblical truth, it can hit like a gut punch. It’s alarming. It’s heartbreaking. And, if we’re honest, it can make us downright angry. But underneath the emotion is a call

Insecurity is a silent but powerful struggle that affects countless women—sometimes so deeply that it shapes how we view our bodies, our relationships, our roles in life, and even our faith. It whispers lies about our worth, clouds our identity in Christ, and slowly erodes our peace and contentment. So the question remains: How do

Have you ever wondered why you keep failing the same test again and again?Why do you keep stumbling over that one sin — the one you thought you’d be free from by now? You’re not alone. If you’re wrestling with habitual sin — sin that “so easily besets you,” as Hebrews 12:1–2 says — you

If you love reading about faith, you’ve probably come across books, devotionals, or even ancient texts that claim to give deeper insight into Scripture. These are known as extrabiblical writings — anything written about faith, spirituality, or the Bible that isn’t part of the divinely inspired Word of God. But how should we handle them?

In today’s world, the question of whether or not to give your child a phone is one many parents wrestle with. For Christian parents, the decision goes deeper than convenience or peer pressure — it’s a spiritual decision rooted in biblical principles and eternal values. So how do you decide whether or not to allow