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What’s your first instinct when you look at yourself in the mirror? Do you admire what you see, making a point to notice all of the things you like about your appearance? Or do you criticize yourself, pick yourself apart, and think about all of the things you would change about yourself if you could?
Read MoreEvery Sunday night, I lead a life group of nine high school girls. In my years of working with students, whether that’s in the context of youth ministry or coaching basketball, I’ve learned that while you’re there as an adult to teach them and give them wisdom, it’s often the students who end up teaching you. My Sunday night life group is no different.
Read MoreI’ve struggled with body-image insecurity for most of my life. I’ve put way too much stock into the numbers or letters on my clothing tags. But even though this is an ongoing struggle, I know deep down that who I am is not rooted in the labels on these hangers. They’re not significant. They don’t add or take away from my purpose in life. And they don’t change the fact that I am fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God.
Read MoreOne of the biggest lies I believed early on in my faith journey was that my faith in God had to be perfect. Any time my faith wavered or doubt crept in, I immediately felt like I had failed or disappointed God. I felt guilty at the thought of even questioning God or wondering where He was in the midst of my circumstances.
Read MoreYesterday during my counseling session, my counselor said, “There are no hopeless situations, only people who lack hope.” I haven’t been able to get that statement out of my head.
Read MoreToday, I want to talk to my single friend who is scared to put themselves out there. Whether they’ve never been in a relationship before and they’re scared to start dating, or whether they’ve been hurt before and are worried about getting hurt again, this devotion is for you.
Read MoreThis morning I was studying the fifth chapter of Luke during my quiet time, specifically the story of a group of men who carried their paralyzed friend to Jesus and lowered Him through the roof so that Jesus could heal him. I’ve read this story a few times in the past, but this morning, something I read in a commentary about this particular passage stuck out to me.
Read MoreOne of the biggest lies I believed early on in my faith journey was that my faith in God had to be perfect. Any time my faith wavered or doubt crept in, I immediately felt like I had failed or disappointed God. I felt guilty at the thought of even questioning God or wondering where He was in the midst of my circumstances.
Read MoreGod sees our potential. He knows what we’ve been through up until this point. He’s prepared us in ways we probably didn’t even realize or understand at the time. He’s walked with us every step of the way, leading us to what’s in front of us right now. And He has full confidence in knowing He’s prepared us to pursue His will for us, even when we lack confidence in ourselves.
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