Posts in category For the Heart

Psalm 26 teaches us how to harness criticism: it spurs stronger character, deeper trust, and more meaningful worship. Man might criticize for evil, but God intends it for good.

Have you ever let Easter sneak up on you? I sure have, and this year I’m determined to do better. I want the power and cosmic significance of this event to grip me–and my family. Here’s how I plan to do that this year.

Resentment burns like spreading and smoldering fires. If not properly dealt with, it can wield an addictive power in your life. Here are seven Biblical actions you can take to overcome resentment.

Anxiety at its root is a worship problem—a symptom of a heart that has dethroned the Sovereign creator and replaced Him with a fingernail-biting, bumbling, or malicious deity. The habit of humble, specific, and grateful prayer has the power to transform one’s entire orientation to see and worship God as he truly is—loving, powerful, and caring.

Marrying amiss is devastating, and I want to spare you that life-altering, unrelenting heartache. If you’re serious about waiting for the right husband, prayerfully consider these two faith-building projects and this biblically-based list of qualities.

It’s easy for churches to let single people “slip through the cracks,” or worse, to make them feel inferior. In light of the Bible’s instruction on singleness, churches can take specific steps to foster an environment where single believers are highly valued.

My sense of offended “justice” often rationalizes my resentment, allowing it to masquerade under the guise of righteousness. So how can I recognize the defiling infection of resentment and eradicate its stubborn root? Recovery from resentment begins not with another’s repentance, but with my own.

Before opening the taxi door I glance back over my shoulder, looking for traffic or motorcycles coming out of nowhere. As soon as I step …

Single believers regularly face the questions, “When are you going to get married?” and, “Why are you still single?” If the single is content with God, he or she need not be made to feel that something is inadequate or inferior about his or her social status.

Did you know that each Valentine’s Day men spend an average of $130 on candy, cards, jewelry, flowers and dates? Or that Valentine’s Day results …