To humble yourself before the Lord means honestly acknowledging who God is and who you are — confessing sin, surrendering control, and depending on His grace rather than your own strength. Scripture promises that “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6–10), and that those who
There are so many beliefs and religions out there it’s not even funny. It’s probably extremely confusing to read about so many different beliefs, talk to others about what religion they believe in, or even live within a family that has certain traditions or practices that you’re not even sure
For our toddler Clara, her mommy is the main show. I’m not complaining. There is not a shortage of hugs or excited yells of “Daddy” when I walk in the door or come back into the room after awhile. There are plenty of confirmations that I am the number one
Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23) — grace-powered, not white-knuckled: “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:7). These Bible verses about self-control train discipline over impulses, words, and appetites. What comes to mind for you when
I believe for most of us, there are certain people in our lives that can impact us in a way that’s different than anyone else. Whether it’s a good reason or a bad reason, when that certain person is involved…things are different. For me, Francis Chan has impacted me more
