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3 Biblical Ways to Fight Loneliness

Loneliness is a common struggle in our culture. Although a person may have 1,000 friends on Facebook, they may still feel very alone. Whether you’re young or old, single or married, you’ve probably struggled with loneliness. At our prison ministries, we know that everyone feels lonely at some point. How should […]

Will God Give You More than You Can Handle?

At the most unexpected of times, life has a habit of taking a hammer to our nice little routine. Our comfortable world is broken by heartbreak or illness or tragedy. At other times, the burden of responsibility threatens to overwhelm us with stress and fatigue. In our prison ministries, we work […]

How to Meditate on Scripture

It’s one of the most powerful tools in our spiritual life, yet we often neglect it. Although it takes just a few minutes, it can provide lasting strength and motivation for the whole day. Meditating on Scripture can transform our lives because it allows the Holy Spirit to teach us […]

3 Helpful Tips for Bible Reading

In January, many Christians start a Bible reading plan to read the Bible through in a year. But, sometimes, they become bogged down in difficult sections, get behind schedule, and give up. How can we stay on track with our Bible reading? How can we keep our devotions fresh and interesting?  […]

5 Ways That Christians Should Battle Depression

If you’ve ever experienced symptoms of depression, you’re not alone. Results from the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey showed that 11% of 15-24 year olds had experienced depression at some point. And a 2002 Canadian study found that approximately 8% of Canadians will have major depression in their lifetime.  Sometimes, depression can result from […]

5 Scriptures You Need to Know About Parenting

Remember when the nurse placed your newborn in your arms for the first time? Gazing at this tiny human being, precious and completely helpless, you sensed a weighty responsibility. This child was now yours to care for, feed, clothe, and train up in God’s ways. Whether you have a newborn, […]

How Can We Know a Holy God?

Each person has been created with an inborn God-consciousness…an understanding that there is an unapproachable, powerful Presence living throughout the whole universe. Rudolf Otto argued that “the numinous” was part of every human mind, referring to the God-consciousness of man. The holiness of God is difficult for mortal man to […]

Learning to Serve in a Me-Focused Culture

One of the defining characteristics of our culture is the selfish pursuit of pleasure. We often hear, “If you had fun, that’s the most important thing.” And we tend to understand life through the question, “How will it affect me?” But, in the Gospels, Jesus taught us to live in […]