We sometimes act as though some things are too small to pray about—that we shouldn’t waste God’s time with them because they don’t matter that much. But if what we pray about reveals what is important to us, then those small things matter more than we give them credit.

When we read the Bible, we should try to both deeply read single books and read large portions as well. But why? Because it helps you to discover the rich deposits of grace in themes that run through Scripture.

As each year comes to a close, we often set goals for what we want to accomplish in the year to come. But there’s one goal to pursue that is more challenging but even more important: becoming the kind of person the world needs us to be.

Knowledge is a good and wonderful gift in and of itself. But knowledge untempered by wisdom can be harmful to others—and even to ourselves. But knowledge that has been tested by experience—wisdom—is life-giving to all who encounter it.

Giving thanks can feel challenging, if not impossible, in times of difficulty. Yet, even in the worst of times, we can give thanks. But why—and for what?

We cannot escape our past immaturity, especially online. When confronted by it, it’s tempting to try to sweep it under the rug. But what if evidence of immaturity is a gift—something we can use to help us see how God matures us?