Reflections on Palm Sunday
by Roxanne Goodchild With Palm Sunday approaching, I've been reflecting on what this moment must've been like for Jesus. He knew the events and feelings that would transpire...
12
Apr
28
Mar
Story Threads: Christian Fiction Writers’ Workshop
This month Cup of Faith hosted our first ever fiction writing workshop! As a blog that aims to encourage inspired and excellent writing, this workshop aligned perfectly with our calling. When I first met Joan Campbell through a prayer meeting, I was delighted by her...
18
Mar
Book Review: God Will Help You by Max Lucado
Are you wondering if God sees your struggles or cares about your circumstances? Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, filled with uncertainty, fear, and challenges that make us question whether God is truly present. In God Will Help You, bestselling author, pastor, and storyteller Max Lucado...
04
Mar
Finding Rest in the Mess
About two weeks ago after church, I was struck in the head by a soccer ball. I was chasing my two-year-old daughter who had ecstatically run into the middle of the quad where two boys were kicking a ball to one another (she suffers from...
28
Feb
The Wise Man Built His House Upon the Rock
At the beginning of this year, I prayed for God to show me His heart for Cup of Faith in 2025. A verse from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount seemed like it was jumping out at me from the page as I read: “Therefore everyone who...
20
Feb
Drawing Strength from a Surrendered Heart
Starting Strong but Rooted in the Right Foundation We often begin the first quarter of the year with energy and high expectations, setting the tone for what we hope to achieve. But sometimes, if we’re honest, the foundation of our ambition is rooted in self. That...
13
Feb
Red Shoes and Swords
Red shoes and swords My oldest son celebrated his birthday not long ago. I’ve spent a few days feeling nostalgic as I remembered him growing up. He was a busy boy! It seems he was born to get things done and take the lead. He crawled...
18
Oct
In the Valley, I Found My Strength
by Zeeva Usman Life is a journey full of ups and downs, but it's often in the lowest moments—when we feel as though we're walking through a valley—that we discover our true strength. The Bible is filled with stories of individuals who found their purpose and...
04
Oct
Book Review: Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at your Table
As we explore Psalm 23 in this month’s mental health awareness, Louis Giglio’s look at the battle of the mind could not be more relevant. While there are many factors contributing to mental health including chemical imbalances and trauma, it is often in our thought-life...
20
Sep
God in our Work
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Anyone who does...