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Love is one of the most used, and yet misunderstood words in our culture. We say we love pizza, love a good vacation, love our children, love our spouse, and love God, often using the same word to describe wildly different experiences. Culture tends to define love by feelings, attraction, affirmation, or personal happiness. But […]

Every January begins the same way. Fresh notebooks. New planners. Motivational quotes. A surge of hope that this will finally be the year we follow through. We set goals with good intentions: healthier habits, deeper faith, better routines, and clearer boundaries. But somewhere between mid-January and early February, that fire starts to dim. By March,

Every new year arrives with a strange mix of emotions. There is anticipation and hope, but there is also hesitation. We stand at the threshold of twelve unknown months, aware that we cannot predict what lies ahead. Some of us enter the new year carrying grief from the one that just ended. Others carry unanswered

Christmas is a season of joy, celebration, and remembrance of the greatest gift ever given, Jesus Christ. Yet if we’re honest, it’s also a season where comparison can creep in quietly, subtly, and sometimes aggressively. It sneaks into our thoughts as we scroll social media, walk through store aisles, browse other people’s Christmas decor, or

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