Ever felt sadness when you see other friends hanging out with each other, having fun, and having a close connection? Do they seem joyful while you feel excluded? Loneliness can be crushing. Even in groups—at parties or gatherings—we can feel invisible, disconnected, or uncared for. This can lead to feelings of sadness and rejection. But […]
If someone acts in a way that’s prickly to you, what’s your natural response? You know. They talked over you while you were telling a story, showed up considerably late and didn’t apologize, or maybe talked behind you when you weren’t around to speak up for yourself. Does your blood boil to where you secretly […]
We may experience difficult situations that make us feel discouraged. They may make us question why this hardship is happening at this stage of life. We may never know the answer to why, but what we can do is ask ourselves “what can I learn and how can I grow from this?” Hardships are an […]
And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it […]