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.[…]
Biggest Lessons from a Bestselling Book Launch

By God’s grace, Single-Minded debuted as a USA Today top ten bestseller in its release week.
Labor Day: A Message on Works

True rest comes not from our labor, but from the finished work of Jesus Christ.
How Do I Price my Book Competitively?

Many authors ask: How do I price my book to stay competitive and still earn profit?
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?
How Do I Know If my Book is Finished?

One of the biggest questions for authors is: How do I know my book is ready for the world?
How do I Overcome Writer’s Block?

Many aspiring authors often wonder: What’s the best way to break through writer’s block?