Chrys Jones points out two perils of self-centeredness and how to find hope by looking away from ourselves.

Anne Kerhoulas invites us to consider the slow, uneventful, quiet growth of spiritual formation.

David McLemore reminds us to gain some perspective on where true joy comes from in the midst of our trials.

What would it take for you to let go of everything you own? Nancy Guthrie explains why that’s not a ridiculous question.

Our longing for comfort is good. But we have to be careful not to let our good desire for a good thing become inordinate.

An unwanted intruder continues to show itself in the depths of my heart. It robs me of joy and distorts God’s love. Who is this intruder?

We all want peace. But in a world cursed with thorns and thistles—or pandemics and paranoia—that can seem impossible.

A hard heart, left unchecked, will snowball into an avalanche of destruction. But it doesn’t have to be this way, writes Jen Oshman.

How do we maintain hope when life has let us down again and again? Sarah Frazer says the answer is found in Romans 5:1–5.

Following Jesus isn’t easy. Much needs to be left behind in order to make this journey. Yet through it all, Jesus lightens our load.

Stacie van de Weghe explains how Pokémon reminded her of John 15 (and gives a crash course on Pokémon).

What’s your plan for abiding in Christ? Is it working? Brock Trexler shares an ancient tool that can help you abide in Christ.