Advent
Contrary to what culture tells us, joy is not an emotion reserved for exciting days or momentous events. In a world that seems steeped in despair, choosing to rejoice is spiritual warfare that shapes our perspective and opens our eyes to the gifts we already have.
Advent
As much as we'd wish otherwise, we can't avoid sorrow here on this earth. But for the Christian, real joy isn't tied to the absence of sorrow; it is found in the person and presence of Christ.
Advent
Being excluded and finding ourselves on the outside can leave us feeling uncomfortable at best, and deeply wounded or broken at worst. What a relief to discover that Jesus came for the ordinary, weak, and tired, bringing joy to every one of us.
The Daily Devotional
Do you sense that God is distant? If so, here are a few things you can do.
The Daily Devotional
This Christmas, amid our modern, commercialized celebrations, it is important to focus on Advent.
Advent
We imagine peace as a place of calm and quiet, where we are at peace because we're surrounded by it. But Mary shows us that true peace can come through obedience even when we don't understand it all.
Advent
Hope is more than just a feel-good word or a desire for better circumstances. Hope is found in the person of Jesus Christ, and he is the steady foundation that anchors our souls.
Do you hate the thought of death? If so, here is some encouragement.
Are you struggling to follow Christ because you live in a community that isn't Christian? If so, here are some thoughts of encouragement.
Do you ever feel like God is taking you somewhere out of your comfort zone? If so, what should you do? Here are some suggestions!
Does anyone care about what I do? Does my work really matter to God? Here are a few reasons your work matters more than you think!
Turning Sunday Belief Into Monday Action
The prophet Isaiah promised that God would come close, and in the birth of Jesus, that promise was fulfilled. Today, even when we find ourselves waiting, we know that God is present with us and will always keep his promises.
What is The Monday Christian all about? Here in this year-end review and look towards the future, I share some thoughts.
Don't let the bustle of the holidays cause you to lose sight of what's most important, and don't let the pain of past memories ruin the hope you have in Christ.
We all want a comfortable life, but the truest reminders of where our hope comes from are usually found in times of difficulty, for it's then that we're reminded to be still and know who God is.
Do you plan to be busy this Christmas? If so, here is an alternative busy schedule to adopt.
Seasons of longing come to all of us, and we often feel the lack of what we desire keenly. But in these times, hope is not a denial—it lives in longing.
This Christmas season may find you feeling more weary than joyful as you try to hold it all together, but the good news is that Jesus came for tired people, not perfect ones.
Do you struggle to wait on God's timing? You're not alone. But this Christmas season, here are some reasons waiting is for our benefit.
Enjoy the shopping, but don't lose sight of what's most important.
It's readers like you that make the time and effort of building The Monday Christian worthwhile.
What should I do if someone I love is disagreeable? How do I live in peace with them if they're committed to chaos?
When we live with an attitude of thankfulness for the abundant grace that God consistently pours into our lives, we must make space for others to flourish as well, knowing that we have been the recipients of abundant grace many times over.