by Karen | Feb 16, 2017 | Happiness
Happiness can be a hoax. We recognize this most acutely when our realized dreams disappoint us and when the pleasures we sought just don’t satisfy. But there’s good news! God wants us to be happy.[1] In fact, he commands it.[2] God’s commands are for our good.[3] He...
by Karen | Feb 1, 2017 | Hard Truths
How can we know that our salvation is sure? We need to be sure of our standing before God, because Jesus says that some who think they’re Christians will spend eternity in hell.[1] So what distinguishes people who are Christians from those who just think they are? For...
by Karen | Oct 26, 2016 | Happiness
(To see Parts 1 and 3 of this 3-part post, please go to What does it mean to live for Christ? Part 1 of 3 ~ Finding the Way and What does it mean to live for Christ? Part 3 of 3 ~ Intentionally Living for God.) Is it possible to get in sync with the God of the...
by Karen | Oct 18, 2016 | Hard Truths
If the idea of living for Christ causes you to wrinkle your forehead, I can relate. My personal journey into understanding what it means began at my grandmother’s funeral. Though I saw her reading her Bible daily, we didn’t talk about it much. When I learned during...