Just because we are believers, living by faith, doesn’t mean we have to believe everything we hear. It’s essential to use discernment, whether in our daily reading, our relationships, or even our thoughts.

That is an expression we often hear, especially in Christian circles. And when a Christian is certain of their feelings, they might even say, “God has put it in my heart.” However, we must remain very wary of the impulses of our hearts.

Because we are human and our flesh does not like to be disciplined, we can sometimes become lax, slowing down our progress in faith. The important thing is not to wait until it is too late to return to Christ.

Breakups are rough. Your heart feels like a tennis ball after a match between the Williams sisters. Jumbled knots of anxiety tie up your stomach like a kitten’s been in your knitting project. Here are some things that helped me get through the hard times.

Here is an exercise we sometimes do at the end of the year or the beginning. However, taking time for daily introspection is a great habit to get into.