Why Does God Give Us Gifts?

James 1:17 says, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”

But why does God choose to give us gifts?

I asked myself that question earlier this week while reading through 1 Corinthians 12.[…]

Hope for the Hopeless: Finding Vision and Courage in Jesus Christ

We live in an age that aches for hope. With all of the negative headlines, natural disasters, physical illnesses, and more, it seems only natural to want something better. And yet, the Bible offers us this encouragement:

“Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.” (Proverbs 23:18)[…]

The Heavenly Practice of Showing Honor

Competition is a game you can never win. There will always be someone stronger, smarter, or faster than you. And yet, in one surprising place, the Bible actually invites us to compete with one another.

In Romans 12:10, the apostle Paul says, “Outdo one another in showing honor.”[…]

Celebrating the Gift of Singleness

When a podcast host recently told me that National Singles Week has been around since the 1980s, I couldn’t help but laugh. That was new to me.[…]

Do I Need a Literary Agent?

Many aspiring authors wonder: Is a literary agent the key to getting published, or can you succeed without one?

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