Have you heard that rejection is God’s protection? When we get rejected from something, I like to think God is working on our behalf for something better.
However, the blow of rejection can tear you down. The biggest rejection I have ever faced came unannounced in the word, “uncomfortable.” I received this news from a mutual friend of mine, on behalf of a guy. The dude was uncomfortable around me.
What do you do when life disappoints you? Or what about when it’s someone who lets you down? How do you handle those moments in life?
Read MoreWhether we want to admit it or not, each of us has faced the blow of rejection at some point in our lives — whether personal or professional. No one in history has been spared the bitter taste of this (Jesus included; His rejection was something else altogether! See Isaiah 53:3.) and sometimes, it can feel like a real struggle to move past it.
Read MoreWhenever I find myself in a used bookstore, I browse every single section including the Christian books. Most of the time, I see the same books over and over at each store--the ones that have managed to become bestsellers across the country. I usually have either already read the ones available or know that they are not for me.
Read MoreHave you ever watched the Hunger Games movies? (I recommend reading the books first, but the movies are good, too.) I have recently thought about a few scenes lately as I have started a Bible study on the armor of God.
Read MoreI had just reached school, my workplace. As I walked to my room, I watched the parents say goodbye to their dear children and leave. It was the start of the school year and some of the children were a little unsettled and looked worried. I saw the expressions of the parents-they looked as if they were bursting with love for their little ones.
Read MoreOh dear, here I was, worrying again! A phone call I had just received had made my mood spiral down. I was reacting in ways I did not like. My heart was racing, I was fearful and sad, all at once.
Read MoreDo you ever get fixated on the future? Admittedly, I’ve spent much of my life looking ahead. A few years ago, I moved to the Philippines for three months. The first night in my new apartment, alone and very homesick, I downloaded an app for counting down the days until I left.
Read MoreHave you felt overwhelmed lately? Do you see what is happening in the world and become anxious? Do you see evil and find yourself fearful and angry? Have you talked to Jesus about it yet?
Read MoreIt’s ironic how the words of Invictus match the attitude of a former control freak. I was never in control of my life. I’d like to sit here and tell you I knew what I was doing from day one, but that’s just not true. I’d be lying. Married by twenty-five! That’s funny. College graduate! Yeah, nope.
Read MoreThis left me at a crossroads...continue to work for a place I helped build (and accomplished what I wanted) or chase after my own/personal dreams and desires. I took a giant leap of faith and stepped into a very part-time job where I get to be a part of my dream for my family. As I took that step of faith, I prayed - that God would open the door for me to pursue my dreams as a speaker and writer. Yelena did not know about that prayer - nor did she know that several years ago God had given me a promise through the verse Romans 8:28.
Read MoreWe’ve been quite over here lately. Our editor is on maternity leave so we had to take a pause from publishing new content, and I also have a bittersweet personal announcement about some upcoming leadership changes happening with Tirzah.
Read MoreBack when we first started Tirzah Magazine, our first devotional was actually through Romans 12:9-21. We called the study “How to Live a Set Apart Life in the Modern World,” because this passage is truly one of the best summaries in the Bible on how to live a Godly life. The instructions found here are timeless and applicable across cultures and generations.
Read MoreAt Tirzah, it has always been important to us to give voice to the women around the world. To equip you to be a voice for girls around the world who may not have one, and to do so from an informed perspective rooted in Scripture. Right now, the world is watching Afghanistan, and we want to provide a summary of recent events and how you can help.
Read MoreSocial media has made comparison a constant struggle, especially for women. Not only do we constantly envy other women’s looks, clothes, and homes, but we also now get to compare our accomplishments, ministries and even godliness to women all around the globe. It appears that the Roman church also had a problem with comparison, likely with people striving for the highest positions within the church, so let’s study what Paul had to say about this.
Read MoreWhat if obedience was the precursor to something God wanted to do for you later in life? Would you choose to snap to attention right away? No questions asked? Easy, right? But only if we know the why behind the ask.
Read MoreSeeking God and soaking in God’s word have been emphasized many times in the Bible. When we meditate on God’s word we carry them in our hearts and soak in their goodness and strength.
What is love and how do we know if it is lasting? I have asked myself this question throughout the course of my life. Time and time again, I have been reminded what lasting love looks like by looking in God's Word. In 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV, I have been able to read, see, and feel what true love looks like. It isn’t just some reading that is popular at weddings and it isn’t just some nice sounding script that looks good on a Pinterest plaque. It is a description of who God is while also being a guidebook for how we are to love.
Read MoreAre you crying out to God? Are you asking why? Why didn’t I get the job? Why didn’t I get the house? Why didn’t I get the guy? “Are you even listening, Lord? Why are you so distant? Why will you not answer my prayers?”
Read MoreIn today’s world, the concept of presenting our lives as a living sacrifice to God can be hard to understand. Because many of us, especially those living in first world countries, have built up comfortable lives where we get along with the world yet still call ourselves Christians. Very rarely do we find ourselves paying the cost - giving something up for Christ, something valuable to us, something that will leave us with an open need. And very few have been called to give up our lives for the sake of Christ.
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