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Everyone has thought about ending all the pain and the struggle. But, we must seek every avenue for strength, hope and love when we're at our wits end.
In certain troubling times, we build resentment towards others because they were not there for us. But, in some instances, it's not meant for them to be there--it's up to us and us alone.
Our need for control and our diffidence can inhibit our growth and limit the parameters of our faith
Actions speak louder than words when it comes to our responsibility to care for and love others.
In our efforts to set goals, it’s important to learn from our mistakes, rather than be discouraged by them.
We must bear each other’s burdens and have love for one another. Our selflessness can be all a person needs to get through a troubling time.
Many times, we blame ourselves for troubling times in our life. But sometimes, we need these times to enable the most good. Our bad times are not always our fault.
We must understand the importance of leading by example when carrying out our responsibility to live ethical and moral lives.
Christian living means unconditional love, even for our enemies (Matthew 5:44). Jonah is a perfect example of what happens when we feel anger and resentment instead of love and courage.
It’s easy to sit in agony during periods of loneliness but we can use our lonely times to inspire ourself and love others.
It’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when we feel completely defeated and lost. But, troubles do not have to define us.
When we make grave mistakes, we want the pain to end. Though suffering is arduous, we can recover and persevere past the struggle.
Never assume societal norms are the defining standards for how we should determine our self-worth
When things seem to turn around, we’re often leery of the next storm that comes our way. Unfortunately, that stops us from being grateful for surviving the last storm.
Are we giving with the purest intentions? Are we willing to give without the expectation of praise or a reward?
Many times in life, we look for shortcuts in the search for happiness. But we’ll discover these shortcuts bring no long term results.
In tough times, we want tangible solutions to our problems. But God’s word gives us the answers we need—despite the answers we want.
There is no more intoxicating feeling than being infatuated with another person. The feeling is exciting but also paralyzing and anxiety-stricken at the same time. We should rethink this selfish thinking that gives us zero peace and distorts our reality.
We must understand the difference between the connections we want and the ones we need. Why chase acceptance and fickle relationships that make us feel good for a short period of time, when we should appreciate connections that give us the most benefit.
Pessimism can engulf us when we’re going through horrible trials. But there is something to be said about the ability to persevere.
When bad situations occur, we have the propensity to sulk and think about our past mistakes to create more despair.
Doubt and mishaps can derail our goal of a better life outcome. But, we can’t allow our insecurities to defeat us.
Failure is a tough pill to swallow. Sometimes failure is not deserved but it’s needed to grow.
In life, there are times when we feel completely overwhelmed and distraught. This is an instance of one of those times.
We only have one chance to make a difference with our life; why must we hate the life we've been given??
We must be careful to only promote unity and understanding when talking about depression—any sophomoric activity benefits no one.
In facing life’s trials, remember that the strongest are able to endure and bring the most good out of their suffering.
Our faith erodes when trial after trial destroys the world we know. But, persevering has benefits well beyond our wildest dreams.
Sometimes, the unspectacular and unassuming events in our life make the biggest impact.
Our mind is clouded with doubt and despair during trials. But, Christians must understand that there is a greater purpose to pain and tribulation.
Often, our mind tells us that no one understands our struggles. But, that is furthest from the truth.
Sometimes, when we’re in a pit of deep loneliness, we can find friendships in the places we least expect.
Battles for morality and ethics do not mean anything to a person going through personal hell.
We sometimes point the blame during tough times. But, we should take these times as a personal challenge to persevere.
Though we may suffer unimaginable trials, our perseverance can give another person hope.
In this digital age, we cannot pretend digital interactions replaces our biological need for human connection.
It hurts being wronged by others but we can feel better knowing we aren’t the only one hurting. It feels like the other person feels nothing but that is far from the truth.
Times are tough and it's easy to complain. The hardest thing to do is see beyond our current pain and look toward the future.
It's important to be the best version of ourself before taking on the responsibility of taking care of another person.
We should never compare ourselves to others, rather we should establish our own path and overcome our own battles.
It’s hard to face reality during times of loneliness. But, we must exhibit patience and intuition. Go against taking the easiest route out of loneliness.
Instead of looking for someone or something to hide our weaknesses, we should confront them head on.