The most forgotten fruit of the spirit: Joy

The most forgotten fruit of the spirit: Joy

Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) says: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance [patience], kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” If you’re a Jesus follower (or if you just know some Jesus followers), you’re probably familiar with...
Are you really as far from God as you feel?

Are you really as far from God as you feel?

We get this question a lot, perhaps more than any other question we hear: What do I do when it feels like God isn’t there?  Sometimes, the question sounds more like this: How can I get back to God when I feel so far away? Whether you are a lifelong Jesus follower or...