Six Ways God Shows Up for Us What if God didn’t show up? What if Adam and Eve walked in the Garden after eating the fruit, and suddenly God just stopped showing up? What if God had left us up to ourselves? Instead, we find that God indeed showed up. He walked back into the Garden, even though sin was now present. God called out to the creation He loved so dearly, even though they were hiding. God called out….
Redeeming Loneliness Redeeming Loneliness means we can turn our lonely hearts over to God but then also reach out with our hands to find others to connect with. When you feel like not sharing your hurts with others, choose to text that friend and ask for prayer instead. When you are in a crowded mall, smile at the person standing in line. When you find yourself sitting alone on a Friday night, seek out an authentic Christian community. When isolation…
How the Book of Ruth Can Teach Us About Loneliness What does the Bible say about loneliness? Let’s take a look at the book of Ruth and see what the Bible says. Let’s read our Bibles! Download a free reading plan (and more) on loneliness, here.
3 Truths About Loneliness from the Bible I’m fine. When people ask you how you are, you say FINE. You say it with a smile. The tears behind the Instagram filters should never show and are washed away in the shower each morning. You don’t say you’re lonely. You don’t say that you go home to a cat and spend hours not saying a word to anyone else. You don’t say your kitchen table is covered with bills, clean clothes,…