You both seem really attracted to each other; your conversation is ridiculously natural; you share a lot of the same hobbies; you have the same sense of humor; and there seems to be a strong mutual interest. There’s just one problem : you’re a Christian, but they are not.

We would like to be as spiritual as a certain man of God, or as wealthy as another prominent figure. But even if we make a lot of effort to try to emulate their success, the Bible says that our environment has the final say.

While children excel at asking “why,” we often lose this reflex as adults. Yet, asking questions is essential for assimilating information, deepening our faith, and building connections with those around us.

Faced with all the miracles Jesus performed, the crowds were filled with admiration for Him. Of course! But on a few occasions, Jesus also felt admiration for certain people. Does your faith impress Jesus?

We are sometimes irritated by the delay God takes in answering our prayers. But have we considered that sometimes, we are the ones making Him wait when He calls us? Sacrificial love also means responding to God without further delay.