Pressure to Perform

by Wendy M.

During my college years, I realized my worth had become wrapped up in my performance and the approval of others—family, friends, even teachers. The most frustrating part of this is that so often it would leave me hollow and empty and wanting more. I realized I was in a pretty constant state of stress and anxiety about my efforts.

Salvation From the Bondage of Self

by lrice6

Recovery from Anorexia

What's Love Got to Do With It?

by Bria Washington

This day in age, the topic of dating and relationships is hot, but what's love really got to do with it---what are we really searching for when we long for the perfect man/woman to marry? Many times we forget that God is the source of our love, for ourselves and for others, therefore we must recognize His great love for us, first, in order to understand our love for others which shall be a reflection of Him.

I Will Never Let You Go

by Laura Ward

: "You are a sinner, Laura Elizabeth. Those sins are yours, they flow out of your sinful nature and flesh, and you can only blame them on yourself. Your salvation was a work that was completely Mine--I humbled myself to come into the world and live as a man, I lived a perfect life and succeeded in all the places you failed, and I was hung on a cross and received all the wrath of God that your sin deserves. I saved you. And I will never let you go."

One Girl's Journey

by Becca Gartrell

Everyone's on a spiritual journey. We're all moving either towards or away from God.

Security

by Taylor Irby

A theme in my life I have struggled with is the need to be accepted and loved. I've always felt the most important thing to me is to receive approval from people I respect.

Southern Born Identity

by Trent McEntyre

My Quest for Identity

Terrorists or Missionaries?

by Trent McEntyre

My roomates, the members of our Bible study group had a harrowing run in the post war Balkans.

Just Believe It

by Chris Mardis

He's not through with me yet.

Prodigal

by Kris Hodges

I was the poster child for the party scene, willing to try anything that would help me to better fit in.

Sunset Chasing

by Stephanie Salter

How God showed me His love during a stressful summer.

Success

by Chris Carter

I had heard John 3:16, read the Bible, grown up in church, and had Godly parents, but I never knew what freedom in Christ was all about.

Acheivement Mountain

by Ford Burgher

My quest to prove my self worth through achievements

Finding God through Friends

by Brent Louie

I began to get involved with two distinct crowds. I had my rugby team, whose motto is: "Our drinking club has a rugby problem", and then there was the church.

Betrayed

by Dustin Reed

I often thought to myself, "What now? What do I do now? She made my life so enjoyable. Now what am I supposed to do?"

Forget You, God

by John Curry

God's pursuit of me even when I left Him on the fringes of my life

Approval

by Jill Greiff

Even though I brag about being independent, I am seriously dependent on approval