As a nation, we have plenty to frown about and less to smile and rejoice about lately. Sinking into a funk is pretty easy to do unless you let the word of God renew your hope and restore your joy.

We often stress ourselves out over God’s timing, and we want to rush God. But God is very strategic, and He has reasons and seasons for things, even if we don’t know what they are. Trust Him to manifest the answer you seek at the appointed time. Listen and be blessed!

When life gets overwhelming or Satan attacks, it’s important to find a place where you can get quiet, and do a little thinking about God’s past displays of His power and majesty in your life. You’ll no doubt come away praising and rejoicing, and your faith will be stronger than ever!

You may not be receiving any awards or validation right now. You may not see great things manifesting. Your life may show forth no fruit of obedience yet. That doesn’t mean the steps you’re taking don’t count. Every step counts, especially steps you take by faith!

We are all tested by life, and sometimes, God allows those tests and trials to come at us quickly and repeatedly.
When this happens, how in the world are we supposed to handle blow after blow, and continue pressing forward instead of burying our heads underneath the covers and giving up?

The writer said in Psalm 77:12, “I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds.” Reflecting, which means to think deeply or carefully about something, is incredibly helpful when you focus on God’s word and His goodness.

Despite having promises from God that it will be well with you in the future, have you gotten all worked up and complained about an attack? An uncomfortable season? An unresolved issue? A hard task? A momentary inconvenience? If so, here is how you break that cycle!

Although you may face hardship, heartache, trials and struggles, something good is coming out of it. God is delivering you so He can use your testimony of His awesome power to reveal to others that He is still very much alive and at work today! Lift your head and be encouraged.

Have you experienced a season when what you were believing for and what you were living through didn’t match? How did you handle it? Did you get sad and sulk? Did you complain about it? Did you doubt God’s word? Or did you thank Him for His faithfulness and keep believing His promises?

When you get hit with a storm out of the blue, it can feel overwhelming, challenging, and even scary at times. But through this word, God is reminding you that this sudden storm is leading to a sudden miracle! He’s going to flex His power in a way you have never seen before!

In today’s inspiration, Dianna Hobbs says, don’t be fearful of the threats of the enemy. The way you overcome fearfulness is by focusing on God’s faithfulness. Put your confidence in the One who never fails. Believe Him for the best, because the best is really yet to come.

All Scripture is God-breathed and useful to equip believers to do every good work for which they were created, according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Of all the verses in the Bible, there are 5 passages every Christian should know by heart. See what they are and if they are among your favorites too.

Matthew 5:14 says, “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.” God made you to shine for His glory and honor. You are His vessel and ambassador. If you have a true desire for others to see Jesus through your life, here are 10 surefire ways to shine even brighter for the Lord.

Taraji Henson, who is open about her own struggles with depression and anxiety, often speaks about her faith and shares some of the wisdom that has carried her through life’s journey. In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, here are 8 of her quotes on mental health, faith, and more.

Empowering Everyday Women (EEW) Ministries celebrates International Day of the Girl by making a difference in the lives of the 130 million girls worldwide that don’t have access to education. The nonprofit organization founded by Dianna Hobbs, has shipped free educational resources to 100 African girls.

Stop letting people box you in and set up false standards. God is not impressed with our works, even though His indwelling Spirit influences how we behave. He is concerned with whether or not our hearts are pure before Him, and the heart isn’t visible to anyone except Him.

Do you struggle with nosiness? If so, you’re not alone, and thankfully, there is help for you in the word of God. If you want to tend to your personal matters and keep your nose where it belongs, here are 5 Scriptures that will help you get anointed to mind your own business.

Has God been dealing with your heart to be more generous and change the world in a positive way? If so, don’t ignore His leading. Whether you’re rich or not, there are numerous ways you can start being a blessing today to those around you. Here are 4 ways to be more philanthropic!

A clapback is a fierce, snarky, strong, comeback— whether verbal or in writing— that owns or even sometimes destroys the credibility of the one on the receiving end. Feeling like you want to clap back hard? First read these 7 Scriptures that make a powerful case against clapping back.