Deep weariness often drives us toward either giving up or pushing harder in self-dependence, but Scripture offers a better way through humble reliance on God’s presence and provision. By looking at Elijah’s exhaustion and Jesus’ faithful obedience, we see that true strength comes not from ourselves but from turning to the Lord, who meets us with sustenance, his Word, and sustaining grace.

While sin once made God’s presence a place of fear and separation, Christ’s sacrifice has brought peace and reconciliation so believers can stand before God with confidence and joy. In contrast to Isaiah 6, the gospel transforms our experience of God’s holiness—from distress and unworthiness to worship, gladness, and childlike belonging.

Over-busyness often stems from pride rather than humility, as we refuse to acknowledge our God-given limitations. Drawing from Acts 6, saying “no” can be an act of faithfulness—allowing us to focus on what God has truly called us to do and resist the prideful desire to be limitless.

While the Christian life is full of joy and hope, it is also intermingled with the brokenness and grief of living a sinful world. So how do we hold both in tension? This is the beauty of lament. We serve a God who hears our cries and wants us to call upon Him in the midst of our deepest sorrow. The prayer of lament leads us through the pain, into deeper assurance and praise, even while we wait for God to work.

The universal missional command we often hear is the Great Commission in Matthew 28. But there’s another missional task that applies to everyone: pray for the nations.

From establishing firm physical, emotional, and spiritual boundaries to discerning character, calling, and community, the ultimate destination of dating is not self-fulfillment but the glory of God in Christ.

Psalm 119:23 highlights how the psalmist responds to powerful adversaries not with fear, defensiveness, or aggression, but through meditation on God’s statutes. By grounding oneself in Scripture and embracing the identity of a servant of the Lord, believers find fortification, perspective, and contentment that transcends worldly threats.

If you’re a believer who feels inadequate, be encouraged to share your faith, and remember that God delights in using ordinary, dependent people to accomplish His work. By following Jesus’ simple, relational example, sharing personal stories like the woman at the well, relying on the Spirit’s strength as Peter and John did, and faithfully discipling others as Paul instructed Timothy, anyone can confidently and effectively make disciples.

Values form the foundation of deep connection in relationships, whether in dating, friendship, or evangelism. By asking “why” questions and uncovering shared values, Christians can move beyond surface-level conversations to build genuine, lasting connections rooted in what truly matters.

We often wait for a dramatic sign to reveal our calling, but Scripture makes clear that every believer is already called to seek first God’s kingdom and trust Him with the details. No matter our season of life, our shared mission is to go and make disciples, letting obedience today outweigh anxiety about tomorrow

College throws a lot at you, but Christianity offers something deeper than just “making sense.” At the end of the day, it’s not just ideas to believe… but a story to live in; one that changes you from the inside out .