We are called to love others, but inorder to do that we have to understand and tap into God’s love for us. His love is sacrificial, powerful, life changing and unlike any human love we’ve experienced. We have an intire book written over the course of human existence that tells us all about this great love story. Here’s just a few specific Bible verses to meditate on from the New Testament about God’s love. 10 Verses with "Agape" (Love) in the New Testament John 3:16  — "For G

Forbearance  is a profound biblical concept that speaks to the heart of God's character and our calling as believers. The Greek word makrothymia  (μακροθυμία), often translated as "forbearance," "patience," or "long-suffering," describes a supernatural ability to endure wrongs, delays, or provocations without giving way to anger or despair. It's more than simply waiting—it's an active, gracious restraint that chooses love over retaliation, mercy over judgment. When we see God

As a mental health therapist it is amazing how you can find light and dark metaphors in people's life narratives. There's positive and negative points in everyone's story. I think when you hear about people's hardest points in life so often the moments of goodness or light stand out so starkly different. I find this concept in the Bible beautifully stirring and wanted to do a deeper dive on the word "goodness". I was not surprised to find that the word is tied to the concept

A biblical exploration of who God says you are and how understanding your identity in Christ can transform your life. I’ve written a great deal on this topic, because it…

Faith-based counseling is an approach that integrates spiritual beliefs with psychological practices to provide holistic support for mental health. For many individuals, faith is a central aspect of their lives,…

Contentment I’ve been in vocational ministry for most of my adult life. My previous job was a career that constantly taped over low pay and mission with “not a job…

First, a comment about confidence Before we get started I want to say a few things about confidence. Confidence is not arrogance, selfishness, pride, or toxic positivity. Confidence is knowing who you are and living out your purpose. When you know a truly confident person it isn’t their pride or arrogance that carries that individual through life — it’s their direction and purpose that attracts others towards their life. As a follower of Christ, confidence looks a little dif

What I Read Daily I was really dragging my feet to write this. I was like c’mon Hannah you love Christian authors and resources. It came...