If you’ve ever wondered what the fruit of the Spirit is or what it might look like in your life, you’re not alone.  In the early years of parenting, I was shocked at how easily I could be grumpy, impatient, and lose my temper. I wondered what was wrong with me and felt ashamed. As [Continue Reading]

Is sola fide (faith alone) enough for salvation? Growing up, I was taught that it was.   I remember learning Romans 10:13, which promises us: “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” I was taught that it didn’t matter what we did or how bad our sins were. As long [Continue Reading]

What does the Bible say about tattoos? Surprisingly, very little. There’s only one verse in the entire Bible that even mentions tattoos (Leviticus 19:28), and it isn’t as straightforward as it initially appears. So whether your body is covered in Christian tattoos or you’re considering getting your very first Bible tattoo… If you’re wondering, “Are [Continue Reading]

One of the reasons the Bible is so fascinating is that it isn’t a book you just read. While I do recommend that you actually learn how to read the Bible, that should only be the beginning of your understanding. God’s Word is also meant to be savored, wrestled with, meditated on, memorized, recited aloud, [Continue Reading]

If you’re on the hunt for good Bible verses about anger because you just blew up at your kids, you’re in good company. As a mom of five, I’ve snapped at preschoolers and I’ve raged at preteens. More often than not, my outbursts have more to do with my own exhaustion and fear rather than [Continue Reading]