You see them everywhere. Little inspirational sayings like, “You are the only one who can limit your greatness.” Or, “Make your optimism come true.” They are on posters in gyms and offices. Social media is plastered with them. Do they help? Do they work? Well, if you’re feeling harried because of a stressful commute and… The post How to Change Your Negative Self-Talk appeared first on FaithGateway.

Editor’s note: The future is uncertain. That’s something we can all agree on. Whether your long-term goal looks like saving for retirement, graduating from school, planning for a new baby, buying a home, or taking that trip that’s been on your bucket list for years, we could all probably use a little encouragement right about… The post 10 Godly Truths to Encourage You to Keep Praying for Your Future appeared first on FaithGateway.

Believe in God’s destiny for you. ~ Max Welcome to week two of the You’ll Get Through This Online Bible Study with Max Lucado. This week we are going to talk about trusting in and placing hope in the sovereignty and the goodness of God as Joseph did. We open the story of Joseph as… The post You’ll Get Through This OBS Week 2 — Down and Out, But Never Alone appeared first on FaithGateway.

You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. — Psalm 139:13-14 Father, you are the creator of all. You knew me before I was born, and you know me intimately still. My identity is so wrapped up in my job… The post Mother’s Day: Prayers for Mom appeared first on FaithGateway.

  God’s purposes for worship are revealed from Genesis to revelation. Watch the video STORY “I don’t believe in accidents. The canyon walls. The wildlife. The sky. The river and how it carves out the earth and brings life to the lowest places. us. There’s a plan for us. We are here with the river… The post The Way of Worship: His Plan appeared first on FaithGateway.

In secular, pluralistic cultures, Christians often are afraid to talk about their beliefs because they don’t know what to say. Pastors of believers in such places often feel they must fill their flock with intellectual content until their people feel competent to take on all objections and arguments. But intellectual arguments, while necessary, are not… The post Love Will Find a Way appeared first on FaithGateway.

  Over the past year, I’ve been called to companion my thirteen-year-old daughter through challenging new territories due to a severe health issue. I use this word as a verb because though I am actively moving alongside her, I cannot take this journey for her. My role is to walk beside my daughter as a… The post The Companion’s Prayer: Pointing Our Kids to Trust Along Life’s Uncharted Paths appeared first on FaithGateway.

Post by: Sharon Jaynes My friend Catherine and I set out for a lazy summer stroll through the neighborhood just before the fireflies emerged to start their party. We chatted about raising boys, working husbands, and decorating dilemmas. When we arrived back at her house, she invited me to come in and look at some fabric swatches for a new sofa. Before I knew it, a few minutes had turned into a few hours. “Oh, my!” I exclaimed. “It’s ten o’clock. I’ve been gone for over two hours! I bet Steve’s worried sick. He doesn’t even know where I am. I’d better give him a call before I start back home.”…

When the hour came, Jesus and His apostles reclined at the table. And He said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the Kingdom of God.” — Luke 22:14-16 We can’t afford to play small right… The post A Passionate Life appeared first on FaithGateway.