We are often called angels by those who love us—our families, friends, and colleagues. But beyond these sweet words, Scripture and the study of angelology reveal that true angels, God’s heavenly messengers,
What do you think of when you hear the word courage? Do you imagine a superhero in a cape or a firefighter running into a burning building? Do you imagine someone confident,
Growing up in an incredibly conservative environment, I learned far more about fearing God than about any of His attributes. As a child this created some confusion, and my understanding of God’s
Fear. Anxiety. Small words—yet sometimes so loud, they drown out everything else. I’ve walked through seasons when fear was more audible than faith. Whether it has been a loved one’s health crisis,
What does it really mean to be human? Is it your personality? Your soul? Your work, your story, your calling? If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and asked, Who am I,
Life has a way of building certain characteristics within us. Resilience, determination, grit, and perseverance are just a few that come to mind when I think about personal characteristics that have been
Imagine if, when you first started dating someone, you could visit a website and download a manual about them. As crazy as that sounds, it’s not impossible to envision, as AI increasingly
Have you ever struggled to trust God the same way you’ve struggled to trust people? Have you lacked confidence to trust God in difficult times because the people who promised you the
It’s incredibly disorienting to realize that much of what you “knew” about your faith was wrong. This was my experience over fifteen years ago, and I still don’t feel as though I’ve
Hamartiology is not a word I knew before I entered seminary. If it’s a brand-new word to you, you’re in good company. The seemingly endless list of “ology” words can be intimidating.
When you hear the name Jezebel, what comes to mind? For many, the name stirs up thoughts of manipulation, seduction, spiritual rebellion, or destruction. Jezebel is one of the most infamous women
It may look different for each of us, but the reality is we’ve all had seasons of our lives when we’ve felt discouraged and defeated. Seasons when we’ve desperately needed strength outside
