When Shame Keeps You Away

When Shame Keeps You Away Article by Stephen Witmer Pastor, Pepperell, Massachusetts Some of us are unsure of God’s full acceptance. We suspect he’s disappointed with our best efforts. We live with low-grade guilt, feeling like we’ve never really pleased him — that...

Emotions Make Terrible Gods

Emotions Make Terrible Gods Taking Control of Our Feelings Article by Greg Morse Content strategist, desiringGod.org “You cannot tell me how to feel,” the little girl shouted mid-tantrum. “I’m not telling you how to feel,” retorted the parent. “I am telling you how...

Prayer for Beginners

Prayer for Beginners Article by Marshall Segal Staff writer, desiringGod.org How’s your prayer life? It’s a simple question, but it can be tough to answer. Literally it sounds like, “How has your talking to God been lately?” Emotionally it might feel like, “Sum up...