5 Practical Ways to Raise Generous Kids
I’ll never forget my son’s best friend when he was in preschool. He was one of the most generous kids I’ve ever known at such a young age. After a playdate with this family, my son would routinely come home with at least one cool toy to borrow until our next...
Praying Beyond: How to Pray and Truly Hear from God
It was Corrie Ten Boom who asked, “Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?” Continuing with the car metaphor, prayer is not only meant to steer us, it is the fuel that empowers us to go beyond with God. Through the Beyond Initiative, God is calling us...
7 Words to Transform Your Understanding of God’s Word
Have you ever opened your Bible, excited to hear from God, but felt confused by what you read? You’re not alone. Many of us want to understand the Bible better, but sometimes it feels like reading a foreign language. But what if it didn’t have to be so hard? In...
Making Service a Part of Your Daily Life
Recently I was rushing through the grocery store, ticking off my endless to-do list, when I noticed an elderly woman struggling to reach an item on the top shelf. My first thought was, “I don’t have time for this.” But something made me pause, take a...
6 Transformative Books to Bring You Closer to God in College
College is about more than tests and papers—it’s a key time to grow in your personal relationship with God. Just as textbooks help you learn, reading God’s Word and finding the right spiritual books can change how you see faith, purpose, and growth. These...
5 Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Spiritual Questions
My life as a Christian has been full of blessings, but has also been marked by challenges—especially when a hard spiritual question rears its ugly head: Why does God allow suffering? How do we reconcile faith with doubt? What if we don’t understand God’s plan?...
15 Bible Verses to Encourage You: Your Daily Dose of Hope
You know those days when everything feels like it’s just too much? Work stress, family stuff, personal challenges – the whole package. We’ve all been there, right? But here’s the amazing thing: the Bible meets us right where we are! Think of these...
Top Things You Should NEVER Do On a Mission Trip
Imagine stepping off the plane in a new place, excited to serve but unsure what to expect. Mission trips are a great way to grow your faith and help others. But to truly reflect Christ, it’s important to avoid some common mistakes. Here are 10 things to never do on a...
