The Art of Encouraging Ourselves
Walk into any bookstore, and you’ll find shelves filled with self-help books written by motivational experts. Human beings need continual encouragement and motivation, so these titles continue to be popular. When someone complained to Zig Ziglar, a well-known motivational expert, that motivation doesn’t last, Ziglar replied, “Neither does bathing. That’s why it’s recommended every day.” […]
7 Quotes on Prayer from E.M. Bounds
Most seasoned Christians agree that prayer is the catalyst that produces spiritual vigor. Prayer is the one thing that keeps us afloat and even thriving regardless of the circumstance. Perhaps that’s why prayer is difficult. I’m convinced the enemy will go to any length to distract us from prayer. Time and again I’ve found that […]
Avoiding the Habit That’s Fouling Up Your Morning
Most of us are in the habit of waking up in the morning and reaching for our phones. I’ll be blunt—it’s a horrible habit. I know, the alarm clock is on the phone, so it’s only natural to reach for it first thing. But this routine is not serving any of us well. Why? Because […]
Dealing With Depression
Each year, millions of people suffer from depression. Causes vary—some people are physiologically prone to depression, while others are depressed because of specific events or chronic stressors. Human beings have struggled with depression since the beginning of time, so it’s not surprising that the Bible addresses the topic. In Psalm 42 and 43, the writer […]