The Love Offering Guest Blog Series Archives

Recognizing the Thirst You Didn’t Know You Had by Beth Ferguson

Sep 22, 2026

Some kinds of thirst are impossible to ignore. Physical thirst demands our attention, but spiritual thirst can be much quieter—disguised as restlessness, exhaustion, or the feeling that something is missing. In Psalm 63, David shows us what it means to recognize that deeper longing and discover that our souls were created to thirst for God Himself. What if the ache you’ve been trying to explain is actually an invitation to draw closer to Christ?

What If the Very Weaknesses You Despise Are Where Jesus Wants to Meet You? by Kristen Wetherell and Sarah Walton

Sep 15, 2026

We live in a world that celebrates strength, independence, and having everything together. But what if our weakness isn’t something to overcome? What if it’s an invitation to draw closer to Jesus? In our exhaustion, limitations, suffering, and unanswered questions, Christ doesn’t stand at a distance. He draws near. Because Jesus became fully human, He understands our weakness—and invites us to stop striving, stop pretending, and simply come to Him. Our weakness may not be evidence that we’re failing God. It may be the very place where we discover His presence, compassion, and strength.

Uphill Battles by Andrea Woodward

Sep 8, 2026

Sometimes the uphill battles of life leave us feeling powerless, discouraged, and unsure of what to do. During a mission trip to Papua New Guinea, I experienced a literal uphill battle that seemed impossible to overcome—until others came alongside us and pushed us forward. Years later, I realized that muddy hillside was a powerful picture of what God asks us to do when life feels overwhelming: stand firm, surrender control, and keep our eyes on Him. Through the story of Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20, we’re reminded that the battle ultimately belongs to God. When we worship, trust, and remain anchored in Him, He fights on our behalf.

The Love that Helps Us Love Others by Jill van Opstal-Popa

Sep 1, 2026

What does it mean to love others when our own capacity to love has run dry? As missionaries in rural Brazil, my husband Paul and I learned that serving others often meant loving people who could never repay us—and sometimes even loving those who hurt us. Through difficult seasons, God taught me that His love is deeper, wider, and stronger than anything we can produce on our own. When we surrender our hearts to Him, His unconditional love begins to flow through us, transforming our relationships and teaching us what it truly means to love as Jesus loved.

Anger Can Lead to Healing by Colleen Ramser

Aug 25, 2026

What if anger isn’t the enemy we’ve been taught to fear? Erin spent years believing her anger was sinful, until she began to recognize it as a signal that something was wrong. Through learning to safely experience rather than suppress or explode her anger, she discovered it could become an ally in healing, boundaries, and reconnecting with what matters most. This post explores anger through a holistic, biblical lens.