A woman kneeling while praying. (Photo by by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels)Life throws us curveballs that can shake our faith. One minute, you’re solid in what you believe; the next, you’re filled with doubt and questions. “What do I do when my faith is shaken?” you might ask yourself. It’s a tough spot but also… Continue reading What to do when faith is shaken
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The door will be opened
For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew7:8 NIV For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew7:8 NIV Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses… Continue reading The door will be opened
A Thank You Note to Our Pastors
Dear Pastor, We appreciate you – a lot. Aside from your family, we’re your biggest fans. We know being our pastor isn’t an easy job. Your hours well exceed a 9-5 occupation – and we can sometimes be a handful. Your commitment to God’s calling demonstrates that you want to be a good representative of… Continue reading A Thank You Note to Our Pastors
Are You A Secretly Depressed Christian?
For almost 30 years, I struggled with clinical depression and suicidal thoughts. For 26 of those years, I was a born-again, Bible-believing Christian. Which means, off and on, for 26 years, I was what many would consider a spiritual oxymoron – a suicidal Christian. Are you a Christian who thinks about suicide? Can you remember… Continue reading Are You A Secretly Depressed Christian?
50 Inspiring quotes for facing your fears
A woman feeling scared while inside a box. (Photo by Mart Production from Pexels)Confronting our fears is a universal challenge that transcends culture, age, or background. But you’re not alone on this journey. In fact, turning to faith can be the lantern in a dark tunnel, guiding us toward courage and peace. This blog is… Continue reading 50 Inspiring quotes for facing your fears
Taming the Tongue — Carol McLeod Ministries
Has your tongue ever gotten the best of you?! What a perfectly ridiculous question!! Of course, it has! Do you ever wish you could hit the “rewind” button on words that you have thoughtlessly spoken? Of course, you have! If you are still living and breathing … and are still interacting with people both large… Continue reading Taming the Tongue — Carol McLeod Ministries
Drawing from the well instead of drinking from a firehose
You are here: Home / Anxiety / Drawing from the well instead of drinking from a firehose Have you ever heard the phrase, “Drinking from a firehose?” On the off chance you haven’t, it means to be overwhelmed with information—to be inundated with an uncapped, unfiltered amount of information. I’ve been drinking from a firehose these past few weeks. I… Continue reading Drawing from the well instead of drinking from a firehose
A Study of Colossians 2: 6-9
A Study of Colossians 2: 6-9 includes walking in Christ and in faith, avoiding capture by human devices and the fullness of Christ’s deity. A Study of Colossians 2: 6-9. Walking in Christ and in faith V.6 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him… The Greek word for “walk” is pĕripatĕō, and means to live… Continue reading A Study of Colossians 2: 6-9
Is animal euthanasia a godly act of mercy
A puppy on a thick fabric. (Photo by Markus Winkler from Unsplash) Is animal euthanasia considered a godly act of mercy by some religious beliefs? Animal euthanasia, commonly known as the humane and compassionate act of ending an animal’s life to relieve suffering, is a complex subject that touches the lives of countless pet owners,… Continue reading Is animal euthanasia a godly act of mercy
What the Bible says about mercy killing
White pillow case on the bed. (Photo by Bret Kavanaugh from Unsplash) Why is mercy killing such a divisive topic? Now, unless you have been living under a proverbial rock, you have likely heard arguments about the moral and ethical dimensions of mercy killing or euthanasia. It is that contentious area where medical ethics collide… Continue reading What the Bible says about mercy killing