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Be Enough
I sat across the table from my dear friend, tears streaming down my face. “I don’t know what’s wrong with me,” I said, trying to regain my composure. “The kids are healthy. I have an incredible husband. We have a beautiful home. Our business is thriving. I should be grateful, I should be joyful, but… The post Be Enough appeared first on FaithGateway.
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A Different Kind of Men’s Group
Editor’s note: Nate Larkin is the founder of the Samson Society, a fellowship of Christian men with groups that meet virtually and in-person across the globe. Many men (but not all) first come to the Samson Society from a place of brokenness, addiction, or pain. But no matter how they arrive, all that attend recognize… The post A Different Kind of Men’s Group appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Am I Good Enough?
That I would be good if I didn’t encourage everyone… That I would be good if I didn’t raise my hand to serve… That I would be good if I had nothing to say… That I would be good if I was sick for the rest of my life… That I would be good if I didn’t say wise things… That I would be good if I was never seen… That I would be good if I didn’t get everything right… That I would be good if, aside from doing things or being things for you, I was still loved. The most basic desire is to know: we are still…
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Join the Getty Family’s Weekly Hymn Singalong
In an effort to reach out and encourage folks during this time of social distancing, Keith and Kristyn Getty have decided to open up their home on Tuesday evenings for audiences to join in with their nightly tradition of singing hymns.
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Be You… Be Imperfect
For so long I lived my life in the tension of two extremes. How can I serve more? Pour your unending love on your husband and children. When you’re tired, lean in and give more. Be patient, soft-spoken, kind, long-suffering. If someone is unkind to you, turn the other cheek. Smile more. Keep the house… The post Be You… Be Imperfect appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Sweet Friendship
When Jesus rose early on the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene. — Mark 16:9 Strong, ongoing relationships positively influence our physical, mental, and emotional health. A 2009 New York Times article attested to the importance of friendship, citing a study done at the University of Virginia. Thirty-four students were… The post Sweet Friendship appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Take Patience Too Far
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. — Genesis 50:20 The story of Joseph in the Bible has always been one of my favorites. You can find the whole tale starting in Genesis 37:1. If you’re not familiar with… The post Take Patience Too Far appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Fruit of Suffering and Grief
Peter: The Reluctant Sufferer I was talking to a group of about a hundred experienced pastors and church-growth leaders in a training seminar. The topic for the day was how to help people grow spiritually in ways that affect real life. I began by giving them a hypothetical problem to solve. “If you had to… The post The Fruit of Suffering and Grief appeared first on FaithGateway.
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I Am Safe in the Lord
They will live in safety, and no one will make them afraid. — Ezekiel 34:28b I give them eternal life and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. — John 10:28 By the time he was five years old, my dad had discovered that the world is not safe…. The post I Am Safe in the Lord appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Legendary Vocalist John Schlitt’s Latest Album a ‘Declaration of Movement’
Known for his wide and diverse vocal range, multiple Grammy and Dove Award winner John Schlitt has released his first solo album in seven years called Go.
