Faith + Hope + Love

  No matter what your life looks like right now, there is an answer waiting for you. No matter how big the hole in your heart is, there is something that can fill it to overflowing. Want to know what that is? I'm hungry for more in life. Is your spirit rumbling? Do you hunger for something more in life? Is there a space deep inside of you that can never seems to be satisfied? If so, we have just the thing! Jesus said, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty" ( John 6:35 ). I'm confused about my life. Have you been looking for the right path or real purpose in your life, but you can never seem to pin it down? Does it feel like someone threw a bag over your head, spun you around, and left you alone to find your way? If so, we have an answer for you! Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of l...

  Self-worth, not to be confused with self-esteem, is an internal sense of our own personal value as human being or how much we believe we are worth being loved and included by others. Our sense of self-worth often fluctuates over time, depending on the people, places, and circumstances of our lives at any given moment. Sometimes the world influences how we see ourselves because of unfair comparisons. Sometimes our friends or family influence our self-worth because of what they say (or don't say) about us. Most often, our sense of self-worth gets skewed by the lies we tell ourselves about not being good enough, smart enough, or whatever enough. If we base our self-worth on external things like people, places, and circumstances, we're bound to be disappointed. Even if we have people who praise and love us, many of us tend to then feel pressure to achieve or "do enough" to maintain that approval. And when we fail or make mistakes, our sense of self-worth...

In recent times, discussions around gender roles and relationships have gained significant attention. While much emphasis has been placed on how men should treat women according to the teachings of the Bible, it's equally important to explore how women should treat men within the framework of biblical principles. The Bible offers guidance for both genders in fostering healthy, respectful, and loving relationships. Let's delve into some key principles: 1. Respect and Submission:  Ephesians 5:22-24 instructs wives to submit to their husbands as to the Lord. This doesn't imply inferiority but rather a recognition of the husband's role as the head of the household, as Christ is the head of the church. Respect for the husband's leadership, decisions, and authority is emphasized. 2. Support and Encouragement: Proverbs 31:11-12 portrays the virtuous woman as someone who brings good to her husband all the days of her life. Women are encouraged to support their husbands emot...