Faith Over Here

What is the worst storm you have ever been through? Was it the loss of a loved one, a job failure, financial trouble, physical illness, mental illness, a failed marriage or an addiction? The truth is, none of us are exempt from the storms that life throws at us. Even...

Satan’s Lies

One of the most sobering realizations we can come to as followers of Christ is that although our God is greater and has more power and love and wisdom than we could ever even imagine, there is also an evil, supernatural force that can’t be denied. Satan is the...

Agape Love

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. — 1 Corinthians 13:4–5 I had my entire life planned out, or so...

A New Set Of Eyes

I’m sure that you can relate: you snap out of a daze and look around, only to realize that you’ve just driven from point A to point B without even noticing it. It’s not because you weren’t conscious or unaware. It’s because it felt so...

A Purpose For The Pain

I think it’s safe to say that we all like to start each new year off on a positive note. We tend to see it as a time to start over, set new goals, have a new perspective, and do everything we can to have a great year. That’s the idea, at least. For my...

Anything But Routine

Growing up in the church, prayer was a routine part of my life. We would pray before every meal and then say a prayer every night before bed. These prayers were usually short and monotonous and lacked intent and boldness. It wasn’t until I entered adulthood that...