Why does God hate me so much?

Why does God hate me so much?

When you type “Why does God” into Google, the third-highest search is “Why does God hate me?” In fact, that question is five spots higher than the question, “Why does God love us?”  It’s clear that there are a lot of people who are hurting and wondering if the Creator...
3 reasons you feel like you don’t belong in this world

3 reasons you feel like you don’t belong in this world

Does it sometimes feel like everyone around you belongs in this world, but you don’t? Does it feel like you don’t have a “place” in this world or don’t fit in? Does it feel like you’ve been abandoned or left behind by someone? You’re not alone if you feel like this....
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...
The opposite of faith is not doubt

The opposite of faith is not doubt

Throughout Scripture, we read about even the most memorable biblical heroes having their fair share of both faith and doubt. The two are not necessarily at odds with each other. In fact, oftentimes our doubt spurs us on to greater and deeper faith. God invites us to...
Think prayer doesn’t work? Think again

Think prayer doesn’t work? Think again

Prayer is supposed to be one of the most important aspects of a Christian’s faith. Through prayer, we have unlimited, unblockable access to the ears of God. And, through prayer, He even speaks to us, whether through direct words, inspiration or the acts of others....