"No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon [money, possessions, fame, status, or whatever is valued more than the Lord]. (Matthew 6:24 - Amplified Bible) Still on the fence? It... Continue Reading →
The One Inside
Written by Martin Angila I was almost despairing in life. I tried to push harder in prayer, working more, trying new ideas, seeking help from friends but all to no avail. Nothing worked. I thought to myself, “Well, I don’t think I will pull it through.” The final exam is just around the corner. If... Continue Reading →
Hanging in There
Written by Mary Foulger The last time that I saw my son alive, I told him to go to hell. Of course, that was never what I wanted him to do, but I was so frustrated with him. I felt like he expected so much of his father and me, his mother, but so little... Continue Reading →
Beautifully, You.
Written by Bella Sage As a college student living in a realm full of technology and “glam,” it is sometimes hard to remember who I am in Christ. We can all clearly see how our society defines beauty. Social media like Instagram shows endless examples of what we should look like. “Socially acceptable” women... Continue Reading →
My Lips and Eyes Made Me Wise
Written by T'Edra Z. Jackson "For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." -Audrey Hepburn Growing up in middle school, sometimes elementary school, I remember being teased. I was teased for my... Continue Reading →
…Competing with Pixels
Too many of us know the struggle and the pain. In competition with pixels. The images on a computer screen (or TV or magazine, etc.) It is possible to regain your own self-worth/self-esteem. It is possible to heal. It is possible to forgive. It is possible to rebuild. Shared from Covenant Eyes, Written by... Continue Reading →
The Greatest of these is Love
Written by Kimberly Jay I've never been the skinny girl... Well, maybe when I was six and no one was concerned about my outward appearance, but I digress. When I was in middle and high school, I was among the more 'healthy' of my friends; I weighed more than the abominable 100 pounds and my... Continue Reading →
Beauty as seen through a Child’s Eyes
I spoke with a 7-year-old girl. A girl who still watches PBS cartoons and likes to play with dolls. A girl who still is full of innocence. I asked her what makes a girl or lady "pretty" or "beautiful"? All of her answers had absolutely nothing to do with the way the person looked... Continue Reading →
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
Join us, and invite others! Our newest series starts on Tuesday, May 1st! Overcoming Body Image Issues in Today's Culture "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." -Psalm 139:14, NIV
Created to be Overcomers
Written by Bella Sage When I think about how to describe my personal walk with God, a lot of words come to mind. Among them are descriptions such as beautiful, endless, intimate, amazing, as well as words such as challenging, frustrating, and even terrifying sometimes. This may seem surprising to some people, but the... Continue Reading →