Just because we are Christians, we are not immune to trouble. Learning to trust God when our world goes crazy isn’t easy because we have spent years training ourselves to freak out and panic. Turning to Jesus in times of trouble brings unexplainable peace.
Read MoreLove is critical in our lives; we crave to receive and give it. But does God think of love the same way we do? What I learned about love while digging into 1 Corinthians 13.
Read MoreAs a child of God, we are given the amazing gift of powerful prayers! It doesn’t matter how long we have been spiritually born again or what we have (or have not) accomplished for God’s Kingdom. What matters is our heart and our willingness to take everything to our Heavenly Father.
Read MoreBaby steps of faith can surely cause anxiety. But God is so please when we are willing to step out and trust Him, even one baby step at a time. Jesus is gently calling us to let go and reach for Him; to be brave and believe that he can and will catch us.
Read MoreBeginning to study the Bible doesn’t have to be difficult or intimidating. There are many ways to study and no one way is perfect for everyone. A surprisingly simple way to study the Bible when you don’t know where to begin.
Read MoreGodly living isn’t walking around fluffing up our angelic wings or spending a certain amount of each day in our Bibles and prayer. Godly living is a lifestyle of doing our best to live Christ-like. Godly living is a mindset and a heart attitude.
Read MoreGod has a unique purpose for everyone on earth. As we get to know him and learn to recognize his voice, we will grow in our understanding of what God has called us to be and do. Without a doubt, God has a purpose for your life.
Read MoreWhen we reach a crossroads in our faith, it is time for us to make some serious decisions. Will we settle for a mediocre Christian life or will we reach for more and discover a confident, robust faith? Having a confident faith when you reach a turning point in your Christian walk.
Read MoreThere are many reasons it is important to study our Bible instead of simply reading it. In this post, I share with you three indisputable reasons why it is vital for us to study the Bible, even when we feel inadequate.
Read MoreAt one time or another, we all get offended. The offense isn’t an issue until we allow it to drag us down and we get stuck. Instead, we can use the offense as a time of spiritual growth.
Read MoreWhen you stop and think about it, everything in front of you was created by God. Nothing was left to chance, not even you. And the only thing God asks in return is your love and devotion. Our God is an amazing, amazing God!
Read MoreCreating a blog involves many moving parts, one of which is the name of the blog. Why I chose the name Cups to Crowns and the amazing revelations God gave me during this process.
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