Faith Inspiration
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5 Life-Changing Bible Verses on Healing in Romans
Healing, whether from physical wounds, emotional scars, or spiritual burdens, can often feel overwhelming. Through the Book of Romans, Paul addresses both the human struggle and the hope we have in Christ. Through passages like Romans 5 and 8, we find promises of God’s peace, reassurance of His transforming power, and guidance on enduring life’s harsh realities. Let’s explore how these verses offer a pathway to deeper healing and wholeness, one that invites us to lean on Christ’s example. 1. Romans 5:1–2 (NLT) “Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for…
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5 Uplifting Bible Verses, Motivation From Romans
When I read through the letter that Paul wrote in Romans it’s hard to not be motivated. Paul was both courageous and disciplined. He was excited to motivate others in their Faith, and was willing to travel great distances to do so. He was undeterred by the challenges he saw ahead of him. Paul was also excited to let others motivate him, and had the mindset of a life long learner. Below, we are going to look at several scriptures that we can keep in our back pocket to help us be motivated to press forward through whatever life throws at us. Through these verses we see the faithfulness, transformative…
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Developing Emotional Strength: How Faith Helps Build Inner Resilience
Life can throw us some heavy punches, and I’ve found that my faith is one of the strongest tools for building the resilience I need to get back up after a major blow. We see over and over in the Bible: men and women who faced hard, even brutal situations, but grew stronger because of their faith and God’s lovinging-kindness. When I look at figures like Moses and Elijah, I’m reminded that struggle is part of the journey and that God will lead us through the valleys and back up to higher ground. Let’s dive into how the Bible speaks about mental health and inner resilience, and how some of…
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Faithful Finances: Managing Money According to Biblical Principles
Money feels personal. It’s one of those taboo topics, we’re not supposed to approach in polite conversation, but it’s part of life, and it affects every single one of us. Whether you’re someone who counts every penny or just hopes there’s enough in the bank to make it to the next payday, understanding a biblical approach to finances can be life-changing. When I started looking into this topic myself, I found that the Bible has a lot to say about money—not just how we should handle it but also the attitudes we should have about it. As believers, we know that God’s ways are the best ways. They aren’t always…
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Servant Leadership: What Jesus Teaches Us About Leading at Home and Work
Since recently returning to the school system, I’ve been thinking a lot about leadership lately. Not just leadership in the sense of running a business or leading a project, but the kind of leadership Jesus calls us to in our everyday lives. You know, that quiet, sometimes behind-the-scenes leadership that doesn’t look like the world’s idea of power, but instead looks like humility, service, and love. It’s funny because the more I read Scripture, the more I see that Jesus turned the whole concept of leadership upside down. In our culture, leadership is often about influence, control, and being in the spotlight. But in the kingdom of God, it’s almost…
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What Faith Means to Me
Faith is an important aspect in the lives of billions of people on planet Earth, but what is faith exactly? Even the dictionary has a hard time describing it with most major publications giving multiple definitions. Typically, faith is defined as “a strong belief in something of which there is no proof.” However you want to define it, faith is nothing if not personal. My faith in Jesus is a core tenant of my life and a big part of who I am. It affects just about every part of my life from my marriage to my friendships and my influence as a teacher. I’ve been pondering my faith this…
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How I’m Becoming the Spiritual Leader in Our Home (Despite Not Being a Natural Leader)
What does it mean to be the spiritual leader of the household? It’s something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. If you’re a Christian, then you know that biblically men are called to be the spiritual leader of the family, but what does that entail? How do we balance implementing that God-given authority with mutual respect, kindness, and freedom? If we’re honest with ourselves, it’s a big task! Accepting a place of leadership requires a certain amount of vulnerability. Your words, actions, and decisions are on display—scrutinized by the family…and others. It can be a scary role to step into, especially if you aren’t a natural leader. In almost…
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How a More Active Approach to Faith Made Me a Better Leader
While it might be a stereotype, I believe there is some truth to the old adage that men aren’t as emotional as women. There are certainly outliers, but on the whole, I’d say it’s harder for us to get in touch with our emotions, and most of us don’t give it much effort. This disconnect with emotion has a tendency to run over into the faith arena too, or at least it does for me. Don’t get me wrong there are times when I do feel that emotional connection to God, but that comes and goes. Does that mean my faith is broken? I used to think so. I used…
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My Faith Has Faced Challenges, Here’s What I’ve Learned
As societies become more secularized and individuals embrace diverse worldviews, many find themselves questioning or abandoning their faith altogether. As a Christ follower and an international digital nomad, I’ve found myself grappling with unique challenges and uncertainties. Growing up in the Bible Belt surrounded by like-minded friends, family, and communities provided a sense of security and belonging to my faith. However, as I’ve ventured beyond familiar borders and encountered diverse cultures and beliefs, maintaining my faith has become more of a challenge. I never thought it would be, but there’s something about being the outcast that forces you to shine a light on what you believe, to search, and to…
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The Friday Before Easter
As I start to write this, it’s a little after 5am on the Friday before Easter. Often in the past it seems I have hurried through this day. Certainly I know the symbolism this day brings within Christianity, but it can still be easy to internalize it as “This is just the Friday before Easter”. I got up a little earlier today partly because it’s a busy day, but also because I wanted to have enough time to get through a book I’ve been reading. Bear with me here, I’ll get to the point. It’s a book by Jordan Peterson titled “12 Rules for Life an Antidote to Chaos”. If…
