“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28–30 (CSB)

Would it be any surprise if I told you that there is a shortage of counselors and therapists? Stress, anxiety, insecurity, addictions, and many other things are pervasive in today’s society. Sadly, there is also a great demand amon...

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“If you continue in My word, then you are truly My disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31–32 (NASB 2020)

We do not live our lives in a vacuum. When Jesus tells us “Continue in My word,” it is with the understanding that there will be opposition. The resistance comes from within, and from without.

In Ephesians 4, Paul tells us that God gave gifts to the church to build us up and fortify us in our faith. The goal of this instruction is maturity i...

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You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God’s temple. He was rejected by people, but he was chosen by God for great honor. 1 Peter 2:4 (NLT)

No one is exempt from disappointment and feelings of rejection. People rejected Jesus, so we are in good company when we are rejected. The root of rejection is broken relationships. Encountering rejection at an early age lays the foundation for mistrust which often leads to additional broken relationships.

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A few days later this younger son packed all his belongings and moved to a distant land, and there he wasted all his money in wild living. Luke 15:13 (NLT)

Everyone has a story to tell about prodigals. Prodigal children, or perhaps, prodigal siblings, or even prodigal parents. When we understand what is at stake, it is agonizing and causes us to have sleepless nights.

As parents, we do our best to raise our children in the “fear and admonition of the Lord.” We do not claim to be perfect,...

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