Do you always put others’ needs before your own, even if it means sacrificing your own happiness and well-being? Do you have trouble saying “no” to people, even when you really want to? If so, you might be a people pleaser. Pleasing others may look innocent at first, but there is a danger in being […]
The Mighty Female Warriors of the Bible—Courage and Faith
Introduction Anytime one talks about the concept of female warriors in the Bible, there are inevitably people in certain Christian circles who start feeling a bit itchy. But if we believe God’s Word to be authoritative and inerrant and His ways to be perfect, then we can safely trust in His good, pleasing, and perfect […]
What Kind of Person Does God Use? The Unlikely Candidates
Have you ever felt inadequate or unqualified to serve God? Perhaps you’ve looked at your flaws and shortcomings and wondered if God could ever use someone like you. But our God does not look at your outside or our weaknesses. Then, what kind of person does God use? God has consistently used unlikely candidates to […]