Have you ever planted a flower? When you start with a seed, it’s tiny—almost unremarkable. You place it in the right soil, water it regularly, and make sure it gets enough sunlight. You might even add a small barrier to protect it as it grows, keeping away anything that could damage it. But here’s the question: do you go outside and force the flower to bloom? If it’s meant to bloom in spring, do you trudge through the snow in winter trying to rush the process? Of course not. You understand...

Marathon runners in motion. Image courtesy of Nature.com Imagine this: you spend months preparing for a marathon. You watch what you eat, stretch, and hydrate daily—all in preparation for the big day. When it finally arrives, you give it everything you’ve got, excited that all your hard work is finally paying off. You might even think, “Hey, I could place in the top five!” You approach the finish line, only to find out you’re one of the last to finish. But guess what? You finished. Let me ask...

Easter is such a wonderful time of celebration. It’s a great time, of course, to enjoy good food and fellowship with other believers. Churches host Easter productions, and we are reminded of the great sacrifice our Savior made for us 2,000 years ago. This post is for anyone who has ever felt like an outcast. Have you ever felt like you just never fit in? You’ve wondered, Will my dreams ever take off? Will people ever accept me as I am? Maybe even with God, you’ve felt like your sin has...