Wisdom for Life’s Struggles
Life in a broken world brings many questions and wounds that we rarely talk about openly—grief and loss, strained marriages, doubts about faith, loneliness, anxiety, and more. This new 2026 series of pastoral articles is meant to walk alongside you in those very places, bringing gentle biblical encouragement, honest reflection, and wisdom drawn from trusted Christian voices. Each post will take up a specific struggle and explore what it looks like to seek God, find hope, and take small, faithful steps forward—right in the middle of real-life pain and complexity.
As articles are published, they will be linked to the topic titles below. Click on the title to read the full article.
- Grief and Loss
Processing the death of a loved one, miscarriage, divorce, or other major losses; wrestling with God’s goodness and presence in sorrow. - Marriage and Family Struggles
Conflict between spouses, communication problems, infidelity, differing beliefs, parenting challenges, and extended-family tensions. - Loneliness and Isolation
Feeling unseen, disconnected from community or church, or abandoned by friends, family, or God. - Doubt and Spiritual Dryness
Questioning faith, Scripture, or church teaching; feeling distant from God; struggling with prayer, worship, or belief. - Guilt, Shame, and Forgiveness
Struggling to accept God’s forgiveness, forgive others, or forgive oneself; feeling unworthy or “beyond grace.” - Sin Patterns and Addictions
Repeated struggles with pornography, substance use, anger, dishonesty, or other habits that feel enslaving. - Mental and Emotional Health
Anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, or suicidal thoughts; discerning how faith and professional care work together. - Life Direction and Vocation
Decisions about career, calling, relocation, school, or retirement; wanting to know God’s will for next steps. - Identity and Self-Worth
Wrestling with identity in Christ, body image, past labels, or experiences of rejection and failure. - Conflict and Reconciliation
Broken relationships within family, friendships, church, or workplace; navigating confession, boundaries, and peace-making. - Sexuality and Romantic Relationships
Dating, engagement, singleness, sexual ethics, sexual orientation questions, and navigating sexual pasts. - Financial and Practical Stress
Job loss, debt, poverty, or work–life imbalance, and how to trust and honor God amid financial pressure. - Moral and Ethical Dilemmas
Difficult choices at work, in healthcare, politics, or family life where biblical principles feel hard to apply. - Church Hurt and Spiritual Abuse
Being wounded by leaders or communities; dealing with hypocrisy, control, manipulation, or exclusion in church settings. - End-of-Life Questions
Facing terminal illness, aging, or death; concerns about heaven, judgment, and leaving a legacy of faith.
