The Christian Living & Faith Growth category of the Gospel Journals Blog offers guidance and encouragement for walking faithfully with Christ. From overcoming challenges to nurturing spiritual habits, this section helps believers grow stronger in their daily journey of faith.
Fourth Man in the Fire: Biblical Meaning and the Daniel in the Lions’ Den Faith Lesson Fourth Man in the Fire is one of the clearest biblical revelations of God’s presence with His people in the midst of trials. It is not merely symbolic language but a recorded historical and spiritual event found in Daniel […]
How the Lord Used a Box of Plastic Wrap to Show Me His Provision This tattered old box has significant meaning in my life. I purchased this around 2013. My late husband and I raised and trained horses, and there was a large open area on one side of the stables. A few family members
Trusting God in Difficult Seasons: Understanding God’s Purpose in Trials, Delays, and Waiting Seasons Every believer who walks sincerely with God will eventually face seasons that do not make sense. Seasons where prayers seem unanswered. Seasons where deliverance delays. Seasons where hardship remains despite fasting, faith, and obedience. Many Christians ask quietly in their hearts:
Pride: The Master Vice of Humanity Explained According to the Bible Pride is often celebrated in culture as confidence, self-assurance, or success. Yet the Bible reveals a far different reality: pride is the root of every human vice, the master sin that corrupts the heart, separates from God, and destroys relationships. The Scriptures do not
Proverbs 6:16–19 Explained: The Seven Things the Lord Hates According to the Bible The Bible does not only tell us what God loves; it also tells us what God hates. In a world where the word “hate” is often avoided, softened, or redefined, Scripture speaks plainly. Proverbs 6:16–19 presents a sober and uncomfortable truth: there
The Right Way of Thinking Has Guardrails – Patrick R. Carberry 1/2/26 The book of Proverbs, largely attributed to Solomon, one of King David’s sons, was written to teach wisdom and practical instruction. It is directed both to the young and inexperienced (Proverbs 1:2–4) and to the wise who desire deeper understanding (Proverbs 1:5–6). Solomon
The lies we tell ourselves by Anthony k. Kimani I once heard that the greatest lie the devil ever created was that God does not exist. That might just be the biggest lie ever. At times, even we start believing it but when exposed to the light, all lies scatter like bugs. Even I, at
THE CHOICE WE HAVE .by Anthony k. Kimani “Life is what you make it.” We hear this a lot. Well, I heard it a lot growing up from people I looked up to, some of whom were very successful in the paths they chose. But it’s time to challenge that notion and quite frankly, it’s
Finding Peace in Your 20s When I was young, I had high hopes for myself. But stuff happens. You fail more than once until you feel like you’re meant to fail, so you stop trying and just give up. Yeah, it hurts a lot. It is so frustrating since all you see in yourself is
Karanja Three years ago, I thought I had nothing only to realize later that I had everything I ever needed. Three years ago, I had my sister. I loved her deeply, though invisibly. I never really showed it, because I didn’t know I had to. After all, she was my sister she knew I loved
Introduction to the Holy Spirit in Imperfect Vessels: The Legal Right of Heaven Through Christ Have you ever wondered how the Holy Spirit the perfect Spirit of God can live inside us even though we are far from perfect? This is one of the greatest mysteries of the Christian faith. The Bible teaches us that
Understanding the Peace of God That the World Cannot Give In a world filled with noise, struggle, and uncertainty, everyone is searching for peace. Some try to find it in wealth, others in their spouse, children, or even in career achievements. Yet, there remains an emptiness that these things cannot fill. The Bible makes it
In a world where men are often transformed into tools of darkness, the preservation of Scripture has been nothing short of a divine safeguard for human souls. The Bible, God’s inspired Word, acts as a lamp to our feet and a light to our path (Psalm 119:105). Without it, countless souls would wander aimlessly, vulnerable
When Jesus said, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matthew 6:33), He wasn’t simply giving us a motivational line. He was unveiling a principle that governs the life of every believer who longs to walk in God’s will. The call to
