Improving My Prayer Life
Prayer is one of the most important parts of a relationship with God. It is also one of the areas where I see the most inconsistency in my own life. Reflecting honestly on my prayer habits has forced me to confront both the areas where God has been working and the places where I still […]
Galatians 2:11-14: When Peter Got It Wrong
Galatians 2:11-14 highlights a disagreement between Paul and Peter. Many people take this passage to mean that, because Paul called Peter out, that Paul and Peter did not agree on the Gospel and the way that it should be taught. As has been shown in the prior passages, however, we know that that just isn’t […]
Understanding Paul’s Prayer in Ephesians 1:15
When Paul begins his prayer in Ephesians 1:15 with the words “for this reason,” he is directly connecting his prayer to everything he just said in the earlier part of the chapter. The praise in verses 3–14 lays the foundation for the prayer that follows. Paul starts the chapter by praising God for the spiritual […]
Why You Don’t Pray as Much as You Want To
Prayer has always been something I care deeply about, but if I’m honest, consistency is where I struggle. Over the years I’ve learned that how we approach prayer often reveals more about our priorities than we would like to admit. One thing I’ve intentionally built into my prayer life is beginning with gratitude. It’s incredibly […]
Do You Want God or Just What He Can Give You?
Reading chapters four through six of With by Skye Jethani forced me to confront something I did not expect. I thought I was reading a book about theology and spiritual posture. What I ended up reading was a description of my own struggles with control, fear, identity, and surrender. These chapters exposed how easy it […]
Are You Living With God or Just For Him?
Sometimes the hardest spiritual truths to face are the ones that expose something inside of us. Reading the first three chapters of With: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God by Skye Jethani was one of those moments for me. Instead of feeling like I was simply reading about theological ideas, I felt like I […]
You Can’t Just Pray the Addiction Away
I used to think that if I just prayed harder, I’d stop. If I just meant it enough, God would take the desire away. If I was stronger, more faithful, more perfect, then maybe He would finally fix me. But that’s not how healing worked for me. And honestly, that’s not how Scripture shows healing […]
6 Boundaries Every Christian Woman Needs
Boundaries don’t make you closed off. They help you stay free. They create space for peace, for healing, and for intimacy with God that isn’t constantly interrupted by chaos. Proverbs 4:23 (ESV): “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” That’s what boundaries do. They guard your heart, not […]
The Danger of Spiritual Complacency: Jehoshaphat’s Story
Jehoshaphat began his reign by dismantling pagan altars and promoting God’s law, but failed to maintain this momentum as high places remained. His story illustrates that partial obedience equates to disobedience and emphasizes the risk of spiritual apathy allowing idolatry to flourish. Reflection on areas of compromise is encouraged.
Press On Toward the Goal: Lessons from Philippians 3:12–21
The content discusses feelings of spiritual stagnation and the pursuit of maturity in faith, referencing Paul’s experiences in Philippians 3. It emphasizes the importance of continuously chasing Jesus, letting go of past baggage, and imitating godly examples. Paul encourages believers to remember their heavenly citizenship and keep pressing forward in their spiritual journeys.