Following Jesus is not a guarantee of certain aspects of safety like physical health and well-being, financial security, or relational well-being. But having a relationship with Jesus and putting his teaching into practice is the most secure place in the universe, no matter what happens in the world around us.
Read MoreFailure is taking the path of least resistance. Success is taking the road less traveled, but it’s the only one that leads to success.
Read MoreIt is hard to relate to people you can’t trust or count on when needed, but you can count on God because He is eternally consistent and faithful.
Read MoreAnything less than Christ will leave you feeling like something is missing because anything less than Christ fails to fulfill your deepest longings and desires. But know this: In Christ, God totally fulfills and completes you.
Read MoreThis Easter, let us say with John, “Look, the lamb of God who takes away the sin of world!”
Read MoreWe are able to live in peace and security knowing that our acceptance was accomplished by Christ alone. There is nothing left for us to pay. We’ve been redeemed and forgiven!
Read MoreHow does having access in one Spirit to the Father guide our approach to the problems our country is facing today? When we allow Him God bring our thinking under His direction, we are brought together. When we don’t ask God to take our side but get in line behind Him, we can experience peaceful unity.
Read MoreDear Saints, you can live as holy, blessed children of our Heavenly Father because He has chosen to adopt you and bring you into His family. Praise God!
Read MoreThe greatest tension in the New Testament is between the indicative (what God has already done and what is already true about us) and the imperative (what remains to be done as we respond to God by faith and obedience in the power of the Holy Spirit).
Read MoreIf you have trusted in Jesus, you are now in Christ, and He is in you by the Holy Spirit. This sets you apart from the world. You are no longer defined by your sin. Scripture calls you a saint!
Read MoreThe Lord has made you a part of the Body. He has given you value and worth and a significant part to play in His redemptive work! Let’s fulfill our role as Christ’s Body on earth by using our gifts by serve others and valuing everyone in the Body.
Read MoreHelplessness is a primary symptom of depression, and often it is learned. But helplessness can be overcome when we turn to the Lord!
Read MoreWe must not get this backward even though we are free in Christ. We are instruments in the hands of a good, loving, all-powerful and all-knowing Master who provides guidance and direction for our lives. Let’s not forget Who is in charge here!
Read MoreThere is hope if you turn to God and assume your responsibility. How do you do this? Continue reading for 8 commitments to make between yourself and God as you battle with depression.
Read MoreHow can we come alongside others as they grow in sanctification? We can help them remember they’re united with Christ and one with Him in spirit.
Read MoreTake heart in knowing there is nothing in all creation that can separate you from the love of God. This brings true security!
Read MoreWe all have an innate desire to be right. We fight to prove ourselves right and true and good. While we can often see the struggle to be right in others, the question really is if we can see it in ourselves. Do you recognize the ways that you try to justify yourself?
Read MoreJesus said it is the “pure in heart” who will see God and experience fellowship with Him. Because we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, who can approach Him?
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