Author: Carolyn Nystrom

Truth seems to be an outdated concept. It is considered rude to speak of right and wrong. In such a culture we need to be reminded of the biblical ...

Sometimes we feel a little like Peter Pan. We'd rather be children, free of obligations and responsibilities. Sometimes we even feel that way about...

Songs lift our hearts and minds. They powerfully convey truth both poetically and musically. God commands us to love him with our whole being, in t...

A throwaway woman who is redeemed by Christ. A blind beggar who is given sight. A doubting disciple who discovers faith. A jailer who is freed from...

God created us to thrive in one another's presence. Friends help us to mature emotionally and spiritually. Friends love us no matter what. Friends ...

For some Christians, listening to God is a constant inner tuning to nudges from the Spirit as we go about our day. Others seem to hear God mostly t...

Ask a woman about love and you are likely to hear about heartbreak. Ask about her identity, and shame and frustration leak out. Ask about rest and ...

Money and work: just the words themselves can cause anxiety. Mortgages, saving for retirement and bottom lines can easily overwhelm us to the point...

Seeking God's guidance is a focus for many believers. We want to know what God has planned for our lives. Are we making the right decision? Are we ...

Some chose to follow God. Others followed only fame and fortune. They lived through times of difficulty and times of triumph, through political and...