How Being a Control Freak Keeps You From Walking With God
We’ve bought into the idea that certainty exists and it’s only as far away from us as our ability to control things. But that is far from true, and it’s holding us back.
Perception vs. Perspective: How to Adjust Your View to Restore Your Faith
Perception and perspective are very powerful. They drive everything we do. Perception is how we receive information, and it’s driven by our personality, beliefs, and experiences. Our perspective, on the other hand, is where we’re standing and the viewpoint from which we see things. These are very closely related but aren’t the same thing. They …
Why Christianity is Dying in America
Research has shown that Christianity is declining in America, and of those who call themselves Christian, research has shown that Christian characteristics are also on the decline. Here’s why, and here’s what we can do about it…
Is It Possible to Grow Your Faith So You’re Not Overwhelmed as Often?
As fathers, we can often feel drained. We get drained emotionally, mentally, physically, financially, and spiritually. When we get drained spiritually, it can feel like we don’t have enough faith to face the big things of life – big problems and big dreams. But is there a way to grow our faith so we don’t …
Does God Give You Tests He Knows You Won’t Pass?
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like there was no way to win? Lord knows parenting can feel that way. Being a parent is a lot like walking confidently across icy ground in the winter. One minute you’re striding along without a worry in the world, and the next minute you’re …
God Will Never Leave You or Forsake You: What Deuteronomy 31:6 Really Means
There’s a big difference between being present with someone and being with someone. So what does it mean for God to never leave you or forsake you?
Why Most Doubts About God are Emotional, Not Intellectual
If we’re being honest, we would all admit that we have doubts about God to some degree or another. But doubts aren’t bad, and they aren’t a sin. They can actually be beneficial if we address them properly. The only way to do that is to understand where our doubts come from in the first place – and it isn’t typically what you think.
Doubting God: Why Struggling Faith is Real Faith
Have you ever dealt with doubting God? Most Christians have. In fact, one study found that two-thirds of Christians have questioned what they believe about religion or God. So doubt isn’t weird. And it isn’t necessarily a bad thing.