Faith: You are not asked to endure alone

Breaking the Shell — When Faith Calls You Beyond the Known — Douglas Vandergraph

There’s a phrase we whisper in motivational talks, one that echoes in our ears, gently nudges us: “A comfort zone is a nice place — but nothing ever grows there.” Today I want to walk deeper into that truth, with a faith-filled lens, and explore what it means when God beckons us beyond the familiar, beyond the safe. This is for you — for the believer who senses there’s more, for the daughter or son of God who has grown weary of standing still, f…

Faith: You are not asked to endure alone

Endurance is a word we often connect with persistence, grit or personal strength. But Scripture invites us to see endurance not as something we manufacture, but as something God cultivates within us. In Luke 21, Jesus speaks to His disciples about challenging days ahead — days marked by division, fear and uncertainty. Yet Jesus’ words are not meant to terrify; they are meant to prepare and steady His followers. In the midst of His warnings, He o…