Community is essential in the journey of faith, as individual devotion alone can lead to vulnerability and stagnation. Scripture emphasizes the importance of fellowship, accountability, perspective, and serving together. Isolation can result in discouragement and complacency, while community strengthens our faith, fostering unity and resilience in life’s challenges.
Author Archives: Ryan Stratton
How Do You Love Difficult People Like Jesus Did?
People can be challenging, prompting thoughts of revenge. However, Jesus teaches us to love our enemies and pray for them, emphasizing humility and gratitude for the grace we’ve received. Understanding others’ struggles encourages compassion, allowing us to reflect God’s love and be a light, rooted in grace amidst difficulties.
Book Review: “Pure Desire” by Ted Roberts
Ted Roberts’ “Pure Desire” addresses sexual addiction, exploring its root causes and offering healing through a spiritual lens. With practical tools and biblical wisdom, it provides hope for individuals and couples, emphasizing the possibility of redemption. This book also serves as a vital resource for loved ones and counselors aiding recovery journeys.
Are You Trusting God or Trying to Control Everything?
Life is a balance between trusting God and seeking control, which can create anxiety and stress. Surrendering our plans to God allows us to embrace His perfect timing and peace. Trusting Him, even in uncertainty, leads to spiritual growth and freedom, reminding us that His plans exceed our expectations.
“Who Are You Becoming? The Power of Daily Choices in Shaping Your Faith
Our spiritual journey as Christians is shaped by daily choices that reflect our commitment to God. Simple actions like prayer, kindness, and resisting distractions cultivate our faith. Intentional habits, such as prioritizing time with Scripture and cultivating love, help us grow into Christ’s likeness and fulfill our divine purpose.
Am I Living My Life on Purpose of Just Getting Through the Day?
Life moves fast. Between work, family, and countless obligations, it’s easy to find ourselves simply “getting through the day.” We check off tasks, meet deadlines, and fall into bed exhausted, only to do it all again tomorrow. But is this really living? Or is it just existing? This question—“Am I living my life on purposeContinue reading “Am I Living My Life on Purpose of Just Getting Through the Day?”
How to Deepen Your Relationship with God Daily
Deepening your relationship with God requires intentionality through daily prayer, Bible study, worship, and gratitude. Surrounding yourself with a faith community and practicing obedience to His will helps nurture a living, growing connection with your Creator. By taking small, consistent steps, you’ll experience God’s faithfulness and draw closer to His heart each day.
“Crossroads: Seeking God to Discern Next Steps: A Forty-Day Devotional”
Ryan Stratton’s Crossroads is a deeply moving and spiritually enriching devotional that serves as a guide for those facing pivotal moments in life. Through its forty-day journey, the book offers readers a space to pause, reflect, and seek God’s direction with clarity and intention. Stratton writes with authenticity and warmth, drawing on his pastoral experience and personalContinue reading ““Crossroads: Seeking God to Discern Next Steps: A Forty-Day Devotional””
When God Seems Distant
When God feels distant, believers are called to trust in His promises and seek Him through His Word, persistent prayer, and reflection on His faithfulness. These seasons are not signs of His absence but opportunities to grow in faith, relying on His timing and purpose. By staying connected to Christian community and choosing faith over feelings, we can continue to walk faithfully, confident that God is closer than we realize.
Priorities for 2025
How Was 2024 for You? Did you accomplish what you set out to achieve? Did you grow into the person you hoped to become? How much stress did you endure along the way? Every year, I hear people reflect on how difficult the previous year was. We long for smooth sailing, but life rarely goesContinue reading “Priorities for 2025”
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