In life as in school, we grow when we handle challenges well. Here are nine insights for making the most of your own struggles.
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What Publishing My First Book Taught Me About Calling
You’re not on this mission because God decided you're already flawless. You’re on it because He wants to share this adventure with you—and because He thinks you and others will benefit as a result.
Where to Find God
God wants to be found. So where do we look for Him when He seems to elude us?
When Waiting Seems Unbearable
We must wait, or give up on what we're waiting for. But how do we keep waiting when waiting seems hopeless?
A Closer Walk
At some point, we've all been reluctant to follow God's leading. We have plenty of other options, many of them appealing. So why, in the end, do we follow Him? And why in the world does He want to walk with us?
Scavenger Hunting for God’s Will
When we realize God is calling to us through our quandaries, we realize we're not alone in them. In the midst of overwhelming uncertainty, we can be sure of—and draw strength from—three things.
Freed to be Saved
Jesus isn’t a barrier. He’s an opportunity. And He's open to everyone.
When God’s Timing Seems Terrible
In the face of loss, where and how can we find the providence of a loving, sovereign God?
Preparing for the Hard Times
Nothing can guarantee we'll make it through hardship without scars, slip-ups, or shaky moments. But there are things we can do to maximize our chances of suffering in a way that honors God and makes us more like Jesus. And a lot of that work begins long before the trial does.
When Obedience Comes First
Sometimes action has to precede emotion. Sometimes we have to trust the power of obedience to shape us, instead of trying to get ourselves in shape to obey.
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