God offers everyone a full and satisfying life, but not everyone embraces it. We’ve found that many struggle with difficult life experiences, which create obstacles to meaningful relationships. It takes courage to identify and overcome these obstacles, pursue healing, and embrace life fully. Courage For Life fosters emotional health and spiritual growth through our digital…
What if you believed that being a disciple of Jesus and making disciples for Jesus were important priorities of your Christian life? How might you live out these priorities? What would your daily life include? Before you begin feeling guilt or regret about things you know you should do, consider that God knows you (and…
One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers—Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew—throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” And they left…
Have you ever heard these words, “You have an assignment to complete”? Depending on who said these words to you – a work supervisor, a course instructor, a family member – could determine not only how you received them but also your level of engagement. When an assignment comes with clear instructions, realistic expectations, and…
Who do you follow? Culturally, the word “follower” is used with social media to identify those individuals who follow (or subscribe to) another person’s social media. “Followers” of social media do not necessarily correspond to the biblical use of the word “follower,” but there are some similarities between how our culture uses “followers” and how…
Courage For Life is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus with those who are incarcerated. We believe that every person is created with a purpose and potential, and we are committed to empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives through the transformative power of the gospel. Our prison ministry is a crucial part of this…
Standing strong in your faith can be challenging, especially in a culture that may not always support or understand your beliefs. But I want to encourage you today to take heart! The Word of God offers a powerful guide on how to live as a Christian in any situation. For example, the book of 1…
Why would you share your faith in Jesus with another person? No really, pause for a moment and consider why you would share your faith in Jesus with another person. Consider these reasons. Obedience. You may share your faith in Jesus because you feel obligated to obey God’s command to “go and make disciples of…
In July 2016, a double Jeopardy question worth $2,000 stumped all three contestants. Here was the answer: “It’s not saying you’re sorry, it’s the branch of theology dealing with the defense of established doctrine.” One contestant said, “What is an apology?” and another said, “What is apologism?” The third contestant didn’t even dare hit her…