My aunt is an entertainment editor, so she watches television shows and movies for a living. Usually, not much bothers her, because she sees it all. It’s a part of her job. But last evening, she called me late and said she was sickened watching women of color tear each other down!

Instagram is a great way to share encouragement and the joys of life, while engaging with family, friends, and colleagues online. But the popular Facebook-owned social media app can keep your feed full of foolishness if you let it. Here are 10 tips to help you manage it and stay spiritually strong.

When life throws us a curveball, we are not helpless nor are we victims. Romans 8:37 says we are more than conquerors through Christ. If you want to protect your peace, keep your faith strong, and keep your head held high in trouble, here are 6 empowering scriptures that will immediately build you up.

Petty Labelle, Petty Cake, and Peppermint Petty like to come out and play when someone gets on your last good nerve. But being petty and snarky, even though it might feel good to our flesh, actually hinders our witness for Christ. Here are some scriptures to tame your pettiness and help you reflect God’s glory.

OWN CEO Oprah Winfrey is a global media leader who has traveled the world, interviewed the leading thinkers of our time, and explored various faiths. But when it comes to her own faith, she says she is a Christian. Here are our 8 favorite quotes from the mogul about her love of Christ and more.

Guess who’s still in celebration mode? Award-winning filmmaker Tyler Perry recently turned the big 5-0, and the man who says he will be celebrating “all year” is marking the momentous occasion with some words of thankfulness addressed to his younger self. See everything he wrote.

She is a family-first, business-savvy, faith-focused follower of Jesus Christ who has accomplished great things—and she’s just getting started. Ayesha Curry, 30-year-old wife of NBA star, Stephen Curry, is one of the most buzzed-about celebrities in the nation. Here are our 7 favorite quotes from her!

Megachurch pastor, Dr. Tony Evans, just celebrated his 70th birthday—and he spent it with a heart full of gratitude. “Thanks to everyone for celebrating with me today,” wrote the Texas-based pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship church, adding that he was “grateful for God’s blessings and life itself.”

hadwick and JaLana Walsh, co-founders of Forward Marriage ministry, are transparent about the highs and lows of their 25-year union. The pair never shies away from sharing the good and bad—specifically the affair that would have torn them apart were it not for God’s restoring power.

Life comes at you fast and can hit you with some pretty ugly scenarios. But what it cannot do is steal your smile—that is, when that smile comes from a place of true joy, found in Christ alone. In times of adversity and opposition, here are 5 scriptures that will help you remain joyful in adversity.

God wants to give you success and blessings, but before He can do that, you must believe that you are indeed equipped to fulfill whatever assignment God has allowed to be presented to you. If you’re feeling nervous, worried and inadequate, you need to do these 4 things!

Have you ever been in a position where bills are due, but you don’t have enough money to cover them? Being in a tight space financially is uncomfortable and can be stressful. Perhaps you are there now and are in need of a reminder that God is a provider. Well, read these 7 awesome scriptures!

There is a harvest coming. There is a blessing with your name on it. You will be rewarded for remaining faithful through all that you have suffered. To prepare your heart and mind to receive your breakthrough, read these 6 scriptures and believe God to show up in your situation.

Have you been feeling depleted of energy, constantly worked up and exhausted because you have too much on your mind, and your plate? If so, it’s time for spiritual replenishment. You need to breathe, rest in the Lord and trust Him to do what only He can. Here are five biblical principles to help you.

When you’re going through storms of life, dealing with setbacks and facing worrisome situations head-on, the temptation to worry is strong. But with your sword of the spirit and your helmet of salvation (Ephesians 6:17), you can withstand the enemy’s assault without fretting and becoming a worrywart.

A woman who suffered severe neglect, sexual abuse and cruelty as a youth, was full of pain, anger and hopelessness. How could Kim Zulkowski, who was just three years old when a family member sold her for sex in exchange for drugs and food, ever be whole, and enjoy a productive, happy, successful existence?

In this social media age, when a high-profile person says or does something a large group sees as problematic, shameful or wrong, a passionate Internet coalition bands together to declare that person “canceled”—meaning their career or ministry is finished and won’t recover. This needs to stop.

If you find yourself in a situation that appears hopeless, scary and too difficult to handle, use these 5 scriptures to help you boldly trust God. As you attach your faith to each verse, you will become braver, more confident and optimistic about the outcome. If you’re ready to kick fear to the curb, keep reading!