In taking every thought captive, as Christians, we have a responsibility to trade in satan's lies for God's truth. Here's how to take every thought captive for Christ so you can do just that! Do you ever find yourself thinking thoughts you know aren't true, but you feel like they're true, or you feel like you can't help yourself? » For example, maybe you're a chronic worrier. You rarely let your children out of your sight, and you're always giving them tons of rules and reminders to keep them safe. No running in the house! No jumping off the deck! No food unless I'm there to watch you! » Maybe you have terrible self-esteem. You know the Bible says God loves you, but you don't see how He could. You're fat, you're ugly, you're too old, you're stupid, you've messed up too many learn more...

Have you mastered the art of making palm crosses for Palm Sunday yet? If not, don't worry, folding palms into crosses is easier than it looks! And in today's post, I'm going to show you how to make a palm cross (the easy way!) with easy, step-by-step palm cross instructions anyone can follow.   Wait - Why are we Making Palm Crosses...?   Now, chances are, if you're reading this article, it's probably because you typed something like "How to Make a Palm Cross," "Easy Palm Cross Instructions" or "Making Palm Crosses" into Google, so you already know what palm leaf crosses are and why you'd want to make one. But if you didn't grow up in a church that hands out palm fronds on Palm Sunday and you never saw other people making palm crosses, you may have a few questions learn more...

Come as you are or show some respect--which is correct? Does God care what you wear to church? Find the real answer here. Growing up, I was raised to dress very conservatively at church. Not only was my grandfather a preacher, but we also attended a church that was pretty legalistic. I remember, in middle school, judging the girls whose skirts didn't extend below their knees. Didn't they know that wearing skirts that hit right above the knee made them look "available??" (for lack of a better word). I was absolutely stunned the first time we attended a different church and one of the girls was wearing short shorts. This was church! Why wasn't she dressed in her Sunday best??   Even now, as a grown-up, I have a difficult time not dressing up for church. I've learn more...

Ready to learn how to study the Bible for yourself? This simple 6-step method makes learning how to do Bible study easy AND enjoyable! Is it possible to attend church for years and still not understand what the Bible teaches?  I think so. Because that's exactly what happened to me. (I share the whole story here.)   Growing up the granddaughter of a pastor, I was at church ALL the time. I attended Sunday School, youth group, and vacation Bible school. I spent a lot of time reading the Bible, learning the Bible, reading Christian books, and attending Bible studies. I thought I had Christianity pretty much figured out. And yet, it wasn’t until I was in my twenties that I realized that much of what I had been taught to believe simply wasn’t learn more...

Looking for daily prayers for Lent? Here are 40 short daily Lenten prayers for spiritual renewal in 2020! Growing up in a Protestant home, our family never really celebrated Lent. Sure, I had heard about Lent, but I didn't really know much about it. Of course, all that changed once I married into a Catholic family and started researching Lent for myself... Once I started asking questions like "Where is Lent in the Bible?" "Why do we celebrate Lent?" and "What Can Catholics Eat During Lent?" I learned: Lent isn't just a habit or tradition. And it definitely isn't just for Catholics. Rather, just like the Christmas season is a fantastic time to pause and reflect on God's love for us, the Lenten season is a fantastic time to pause and remember the incredible sacrifice learn more...

Have you ever wondered, "What are the spiritual gifts in the Bible?"  Have you ever asked yourself, "What are my spiritual gifts?" Have you ever looked up the spiritual gifts scripture verses or taken a spiritual gifts test to figure out which spiritual gifts in the Bible God has given you? In this article, we'll look at several spiritual gifts in the Bible to see what they are and why they matter. I'll help you answer the question, "What are my spiritual gifts?" and I'll make sure you know where the spiritual gifts scripture verses are in the Bible so you can continue to study each of the spiritual gifts in the Bible on your own if you'd like. (Plus, I'll share a spiritual gifts assessment you can take to help you with your spiritual gifts discernment as well!)   What learn more...

Making time for God when you have a busy schedule can be a challenge. Here are 5 simple steps to help you make time for God when you barely have time to pee! Do you ever have days when you're so busy you barely have time to pee, much less make time for God?  With three little ones seven and younger, I'm definitely no stranger to days like that. Some days it seems like every time I turn around, someone needs something, and it's all I can do just to keep up. Red cup, blue cup, speaking kindly to each other, whose turn it is to play with a beloved toy... it's a lot to juggle! Don't get me wrong - I love it - but it can really take a toll... physically, mentally, emotionally AND spiritually.   The good news is, no matter how busy your life is right now (and no learn more...