Struggling with prayer can leave us feeling guilty, discouraged, and distant from God. An honest look at losing a once-vibrant prayer life and learning to pray again.
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Loving God and struggling can exist at the same time. There is no shame in struggling – and there is no prize for struggling alone. A reflection on mental health, faith, and finding hope in the battles others may never see.
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I desperately wanted proof that Michael’s repentance was real. I eventually learned there wasn’t one dramatic piece of proof. I saw it in the fruit of a changed heart, demonstrated consistently over time—in the big sacrifices and the ordinary little things.
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Why would anyone choose reconciliation after an affair? For nearly two years, I wrestled with that very question. This is the story of how God changed two broken hearts and why I’m thankful I stayed.
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Throughout my life, I’ve always struggled with confidence. I would venture to say most people do on some level. But for a long time, I don’t know that I truly understood the extent of my own struggle. Growing up, I remember there being a big focus on pride and how bad it was. Honestly, pride
My latest Resources for the Journey recommendation is Get Your Marriage On (GYMO). GYMO is a wonderful, multifaceted resource for married couples. This Christian ministry is devoted to helping couples build stronger, more connected marriages through podcasts, articles, weekly emails, and their Intimately Us app. What I appreciate most is that their content is authentic,
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We just returned home from a few days at the coast. It was a trip we’d been looking forward to for some time… we had been counting down the time for months. This was our chance to get away, a chance to rest and enjoy the beach, to spend time together as a family and
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Why is trust so hard? And why is it so important? As I was reading my devotional this morning, I was reminded again of the true value—and necessity—of trust. The devotion centered on Psalm 26, and I found myself lingering over verse 1 where David says: “Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in
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Charles Spurgeon knew what it meant to battle. He knew what it meant to feel isolated, frustrated, weary, and spent. For many years, I held C.H. Spurgeon in high regard simply because I knew him as a renowned preacher. His influence has endured for generations. His sermons continue to be read, quoted, and shared, offering
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One of the greatest blessings during difficult seasons of life is finding people who have walked through suffering before you. People who don’t offer shallow answers or easy fixes, but who point you back to Christ in the middle of the pain. For me, Vaneetha Risner has been one of those voices. Vaneetha Risner is
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