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7 Bible Prayers to Help You Walk Closer to God
Have you ever been at a loss for what to pray? Then take heart—you’re not alone. Below are seven prayer scriptures from the Bible that you can use as inspiration to pray over your own life. Also included are modern day…
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5 Powerful Prayers for Morning and Night
One of the best ways to start our day is with prayer! When we begin our day with prayer, we invite God into our day, shift our perspective to an eternal one, and motivate ourselves to seek God throughout the day.…
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Pray without Ceasing! Why Daily Prayer Matters and 5 Simple Ways to Pray throughout the Day
In this article, you’ll discover practical ways to pray throughout the day—from starting a daily prayer routine, using simple breath prayers, praying during tasks, referring to Scripture, and recording prayer requests and answers. These daily prayer habits make prayer a natural…
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Does God Care About Small Things? The Power of Short Everyday Prayers (A Devotional)
Does God care about small everyday prayers? Yes, He cares about even the smallest details of your life! In fact, the Bible shows us examples of small prayers that work. These prayers remind us that prayer is not only for big…
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Freedom in Christ: Bible Study & Practical Guide to Living Free
Spiritual freedom is one of the most powerful gifts Jesus offers us through His life, death, and resurrection. In the gospels, we discover that, through Christ, we are set free from sin and death. This truth means that spiritual freedom—or freedom…
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What Jesus Says about Spiritual Freedom: 4 Gospel Passages that Will Set You Free!
Jesus teaches that true spiritual freedom—freedom from sin, shame, and spiritual bondage—comes from knowing Him and obeying His Word. In this blogpost, we’ll explore four scriptures where Jesus reveals the meaning of spiritual freedom and how to experience it.
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Free for Christian Service! How Freedom in Christ Empowers Us to Serve (Galatians 5)
We have been set free by Jesus! Free from sin and death. Free from our past. And free from shame and guilt. We now also have the opportunity to become God’s children and honor Him by living righteously. But did you…
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5 Signs You’re Spiritually Tired and How to Renew Your Faith
Has your fire for the Lord been snuffed out? Do you feel spiritually tired and drained in your faith walk? Perhaps you’ve found yourself spending less time with God, flirting with sin, and feeling distant from your loving savior. If that’s…
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8 Articles to Celebrate Easter in 2025
Easter is the time to celebrate Jesus’s extraordinary love for us. Despite His godly nature, He humbled Himself to live among us, died on the cross, and rose from the grave for our eternal salvation. Below, you’ll find Shining Ever Brighter’s…
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Does God Punish Us? 3 Assumptions We Make about God’s Unconditional Love and Justice
Have you ever questioned God’s unconditional love? Someone recently asked me, “how can a loving God punish people for sin?” This isn’t the first time that I’ve heard such a question. Even so, it is a difficult question to answer because…
