Do You Struggle To Receive God’s Comfort?
God’s comfort isn’t scraps; it’s all comfort. As real as a mother gathering her child after a fall, as near as breath. Yet we often refuse it, waiting to feel before we believe. Faith works the other way: believe first, and comfort comes. Set your will toward trust, and let his promised comfort flood in.
How Come Some Catch the Spark of Faith and Others Do Not?
Some people get knocked sideways by hardship and walk away from faith. Others get hit harder and lean in. Their trust deepens. They hold fast. It’s always made me wonder — why them? Why does the spark catch for one person and not another? Maybe grace has a mind of its own. Maybe some just catch a glimpse of God so real, they never forget what they saw.
Taking That Leap of Faith
Taking a leap of faith isn’t about one audacious jump — it’s about the small, daily steps of trust and obedience that prepare us for the moment we’re called to move. Peter didn’t step onto the water on impulse; his trust had been building with every encounter with Jesus. When the time came, his faith had already been forged. What if the leap you’re afraid to take is one you’ve been preparing for all along?
Reintroducing A Familiar Debate About The Holy Spirit
When many are seeking a deeper, more experiential faith, Tyler Staton’s “The Familiar Stranger” urges Christians to reintroduce the Holy Spirit into their daily lives. But does this emphasis on experience risk sidelining discernment? Staton’s call for a more Spirit-led faith resonates with some, while raising concerns for others who worry about mistaking emotion for divine guidance.
Fill Your Life With Wonder and Delight
Childhood wonder often fades as life’s hardships take hold, but joy and delight remain central to God’s plan for us. Every baby’s laugh, painted sunset and shared hug reflect his love. Slowing down to notice these gifts helps us step into the fullness of life he designed — one marked by childlike faith, meaningful connection and the beauty of the everyday. Joy isn’t lost; it’s waiting to be embraced.
David Brooks’ Journey To Faith
David Brooks’ spiritual journey, as detailed in his essay “The Shock of Faith: It’s Nothing Like I Thought It Would Be,” is a tender portrait of longing and discovery. The New York Times columnist describes moving from agnosticism to a faith fueled not by arguments or certainty but by awe-filled moments — a mountain vista, a cathedral, a subway car — where the divine broke through the mundane. It’s a story of yearning, wonder and the profound beauty of being drawn toward something greater.