Posts with the tag “love”

Building genuine friendships is hard. It takes time, effort, and a level of vulnerability that doesn’t always come easily. We all long to be known and deeply connected, yet finding those kinds of relationships can feel like an uphill climb. And sometimes, surprisingly, it can feel even harder within the church. While the church is meant to be a place of belonging and spiritual family, many of us s...  Read More

As a mother of two young boys, one of my favorite things to observe is their relationship with their dad. In their eyes, he is a true hero! They ask for haircuts that are the same, want shirts that look like his, and mimic his every move. A great compliment–and responsibility–to him, I’m sure! It also makes me incredibly grateful that they have a father worth emulating. If they grow up to be like ...  Read More

When I think about forgiveness in my faith journey, it seems like it should come easily. But the truth is, genuine forgiveness is often tough. While forgiveness may be difficult, it is one of the most powerful and freeing acts someone can experience.Let’s look at three parts of forgiveness: forgiveness of self, others, and God. Each is unique, but all are equally important when working towards hea...  Read More

Have you ever felt like you’re not equipped to encourage someone else in their walk with Christ? Maybe you’ve thought, “I mess up too much—how could I help someone else when I’m still trying to hold myself together?” If so, you're not alone. Many Christians feel inadequate when it comes to discipling or encouraging others in their faith.But here’s the truth: no matter where you are in your walk wi...  Read More

One of my favorite TV shows is How I Met Your Mother. The perfect mix of rom(ance) and com(edy), the show is based around the main character, Ted Mosby. Over the course of nine seasons, Ted tells the tale of how he fell in love with his kid’s mother. However, this is not my favorite love story from the show – that would be the story of Marshall and Lily Ericksen.Marshall and Lily met on their firs...  Read More

There’s a content creator on Instagram, @anna_miriam_brown, who shares a series of animated biblical art on her profile. The drawings are absolutely beautiful—brought to life with subtle motion, almost like moving illustrations. One in particular has stuck with me: Jesus is standing beside Joseph, His carpenter father, as they work on a wooden project together at a table. At one point, Jesus picks...  Read More

In our efforts to serve others, perceptions often create unseen barriers that limit our ability to build genuine relationships and provide the help people truly need. These barriers, based on assumptions and stereotypes, prevent us from connecting with those we aim to serve in meaningful ways. To break down these walls, we must reflect on how perceptions shape our interactions and how Scripture gu...  Read More