Category: Faith

Assurance of Hope

Posted by Julie Ganschow | | Faith, Hope, Suffering, Trials |

When your response to trials is correct, they will result in a mature, complete confidence in God’s eternal purposes in your life. This can be your greatest source of joy.

Beyond Feelings

Posted by Julie Ganschow | | Christian Growth, Emotions, Faith |

Foundational to any desire to change habits is the ability to preach truth to yourself and get beyond your feelings.

Why Am I Still Depressed After Reading My Bible

Posted by Jenna Bogard | | Depression, Emotions, Encouragement, Faith |

Think of the last time you were feeling “blue” or even depressed. Did you flip through pages of Scripture, looking for something to bring relief? You were hoping to feel better, but unfortunately, you closed your Bible and moved on with your day, trying to function with a heavy heart.

Contemplating the Past

Posted by Julie Ganschow | | Faith |

Your past can significantly benefit you because you can look back at your decisions and learn from them all.

Bitterness Defiles Many

Posted by Julie Ganschow | | Bitterness, Faith, Forgiveness |

The truthful and straightforward answer is that it was stored up in my heart for all those years because I never dealt with it biblically. I had decided at the time to file away my thoughts, beliefs and feelings about his comments along with those exams, and when I reread my work and his comments, they have come back to defile many.

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