What to do when others judge your parenting. Christian parenting and tips of how to do it God's way. Salt & Light Feautre.

Chan founded Cornerstone Church in California and recently published a response to Bell's take on hell.

All moms, as soon as they find out their pregnant, are pressured into a striving for perfection. We suddenly start thinking and looking around us—deciding what perfection is and who fits that description. And we

James says Live well, live wisely, Live humbly. Let’s take a look at “Living Wisely: Insights from James 3:13-18 for a Godly Life”

Gossip is anything said about someone to someone that isn't loving and kind and that you wouldn't say directly to the person about whom you're talking. If you

Have you received an infertility diagnosis? Did the doctors recently give you bad news in regard to you becoming a mom? Did they tell you your infertile?

Surrender. Let go and let God. Often we are given that advice when our desire is not coming to fruition in a timely manner. The white flag of surrender more often feels like a declaration of weakness. A release of control stands in stark contrast to white-knuckled holds to hopes and dreams. God put it on my heart to write about surrender after an almost three-month hiatus from blogging. I said, “really God? Couldn’t we warm back up with an inspired post about the importance of reading the Bible or prayer?” If I’m honest with myself, surrender is something I’ve always struggled with. Ever time I feel like I’m starting to get the hang of surrendering my plans to God, He throws me a curveball to my well-thought-out plans; I’m left on my knees asking for more help. This is the place that God wants you and I. It is in this place of relinquishing control that we learn more about God. So here I am, ready to share what I’ve learned and am learning about surrender. Surrender invites the power of God’s name in our lives. Often, we associate surrender with defeat. We think that if we surrender our desire to God, we are giving up on our dreams. A declaration of surrender, we say, is a death to our desire. However, a loss of control is an invitation for God to bear our burden and do what only He can do. Psalm 9:10 says, “And those who know your name put their trust in You, for You, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.” An act of surrender is an acknowledgment of the name of God as love, mediator, and almighty. It is a step of obedience, based on trust. Surrender of our desire could mean that God takes the desire away for a time. In regards to my own singleness, God has shown love by lessening my desire for a husband so I can experience abundance in this season. On the other hand, surrender of a desire could mean that God's strengthens the desire in His time and equips us for it. Our God of love, power, might is already fighting for us and is wanting us to experience it. Surrender allows us to act on trust, rather than fear. The act of laying down our burdens at the cross leaves us feeling relieved. Yet later, that old familiar voice of fear returns to our heads. The voice of fear may return, but the action of picking up the burden again doesn’t have to. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths” (ESV). We can’t trust both God and ourselves. We may have this idea that “Jesus is my co-pilot”, made popular by bumper stickers. Jesus can’t be our co-pilot or we will crash. Jesus should be the pilot. We are not even in the captain’s quarters with Him because He is sovereign. We either trust God and let Him lead our ways or we rely on ourselves. Surrender removes the distraction from our relationship with God. Like a little kid who wants a cookie before dinner, we often want things we shouldn’t have. We beg and plead our Father to give us the cookie of our desire. He refuses because He has something better in store for us. We moan and whine because we are hungry. We miss that He may want to give it to us at a different time (after supper); we could also miss the chocolate cake He has in store for us. Our relationship with our Father is often stifled, due to the passion of our distracted cry. Isaiah 64:8 says, “But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.” The pride of our hearts tells us that we know better than our Creator. We cannot be molded into the person God wants us to be if we are too busy telling the potter how to shape us. As we give our desires to Him, we begin to develop trust in His character. Surrender is not the end and death of a dream, but the beginning of a deeper relationship with our Father. This relationship will lead to greater joy, hope, and direction. What may feel like a declaration of weakness is a call for God to be strength and joy in your life. Even if our desire is not brought to completion, we can trust that our God is molding us into the people of God He desires us be.

In this blog post, I share honest dating advice about why women settle in relationships even if they are unhappy or unsatisfied.

Are you struggling with how to talk about Jesus or how to share the gospel with nonbelievers? This guide will show you how to initiate conversations, find common ground, and bring up spiritual topics in a respectful way. Learn how to make disciples and obey Jesus' command to spread the good news.

What does submission in marriage really mean? Let's take a dive into scripture to help you better understand this topic to help you make your marriage stronger and better.

I know I'm supposed to be in community, but there are four reasons I avoid it at all costs. But this year, I'm doing it anyway.

If you have not read the devotional: Encourage yourself in the Lord you should. There are times in life when discouragement is constant. Times when nothing seems to be going right. At those times we can feel like God has forgotten us, but take heart my sister- God is always with you. Here are 10

Read this blog post for 5 biblical conflict resolution steps and strategies to help you deal with conflict with love and grace.

Obedience to God extends to doing our best at work because our behavior reflects on Him. But what happens when the job's requirements are annoying?

What's so wrong with hooking up? Find christian marriage sexuality books to help you whether you are contemplating marriage or already married.

What is grace for kids? We'll cover what is grace of God with youth games on grace, children’s activities on grace, and object lesson on grace—all that are perfect for teaching grace to kids in youth group, preschool Sunday school lesson, or homeschool.

Three Christian based College Bloggers writing about building their relationships in the classrooms and in their walk with Christ.

Do you want to gain insight into the inspiring life of Barnabas in the Bible? Few figures in the Bible have been as influential as Barnabas, an early Christian leader who was a major contributor

This year, after hearing from you about what you loved on the blog in 2018 and what you wanted to see more of, as well as praying over where God […]

This online homeschool anatomy curriculum for high school students is an option to consider. For homeschool families that long to go deeper.

The story where the snake hissed low and questioned God’s goodness, and the woman doubted one and believed the other…

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh

When the Apostle Paul talked about strongholds, what did he mean? And how do we begin tearing down strongholds in our lives?

Feeling left out is the worst, especially when it's not expected. There are many ways to handle this, but it all comes through understanding.

Filling the season with meaningful lessons.

You and I crave connectedness. So, we will always attach to someone or something. Jesus called it being yoked and He offers a yoke of freedom.

We live in a church era that is heavy on grace. It's hard to say, "Hey, guys, we need to work on getting rid of the sin in our lives," without being accused of being

Seeking prayers acknowledging God? Then we hope through these 5 powerful prayers you will be able to acknowledge God and His Greatness!

We know that God's Word is a lamp unto our feet. On closer inspection of the tabernacle lampstand, we see that it is actually as symbol of the Bible itself.

Montessori Tidbits Series Part 3 Grace & Courtesy. Lessons that teach young children manners through one on one and group lessons