Tag: faith
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Seeming Rather Than Being: A Call Back to Authentic Faith
The Human Desire for Approval From the beginning of time, humans have been driven by a deep need for belonging. Psychology affirms this truth. Abraham Maslow placed “love and belonging” as a foundational human need, just above food and shelter. More recent neuroscience studies show that receiving social validation activates the same reward centers in…
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Protecting Your Peace – Part Two: Breaking the Cycle of Rumination
Peace is not something that happens by accident. It is cultivated, guarded, and practiced, especially in times when the mind feels under attack. One of the most common ways the enemy seeks to disturb our peace is through endless rumination—repetitive, intrusive thoughts that circle with no resolution. Many find that this cycle often strikes early…
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Vengeance Is Mine: Trusting God in the Face of Adversity
In a world increasingly marked by opposition, injustice, and spiritual unrest, it can feel disheartening to walk in truth and righteousness while being met with resistance or hostility. Many of us encounter adversaries not only in our day-to-day interactions but also in more subtle spiritual forms that challenge our peace, purpose, and identity. Yet in…
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What’s Been Blocking Your Peace—and How to Reclaim It This Year. (Part 1)
It’s easy to feel as though peace is elusive in the chaos of daily life. Stress, past experiences, and even unspoken fears can quietly block the calm we crave. But have you ever paused to consider what might be truly standing in your way? Often, the obstacles to peace lie not in our circumstances but…
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Living as a light to the world
The journey of life is a tapestry woven with experiences, knowledge, and understanding that shape who we are and where we stand today. Each trial and triumph, each joy and sorrow, has contributed to our growth and prepared us for a greater purpose. When we pause to reflect on this journey, we see how our…
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