Love expressed as mercy and grace is one of the best ways we can build relational bridges with our children, or anyone for that matter. Strong relationships are where love, grace, and truth can be expressed, which accelerates the opportunity for life change in those we love.
Read MoreFellowship in the family of God affirms our identity in Christ. We absolutely need God, and we necessarily need each other.
Read MoreWe must lay aside our former way of life and embrace the new life we have in Christ.
Read MoreWe wait, we pray, we love, and we humble ourselves before our own children and others. By doing so, we build a bridge of communion and communication which can be accessed in time of need when they are ready.
Read MoreChristians have an inner person and an outer person. In other words we are part material and part immaterial. They work together in unison as body, soul and spirit.
Read MoreWe are created by God to experience and live in His presence and in joy. When we walk by the Spirit and live in the Spirit, it will become a part of us and flow out from us.
Read MoreDo you want to learn to walk in the way of the Spirit? It takes practice. It takes humility. It takes community. But it is possible.
Read MoreWhat God wants for us is our best. He is not only a God to be feared, but a God who loves us beyond measure. He doesn’t only act in a loving way; He actually is love.
Read MoreAs we heal mentally, emotionally, in heart, and in spirit, the love of God becomes more evident, and we become thankful for the love that controls, constrains, and literally holds us together.
Read MoreSo how do we need to reorient ourselves from rules to relationship with God? To change our behavior, we need to change our heart. To change our heart, we need to change our real beliefs.
Read MoreIf we can’t get along with each other, it will be hard to recognize us from the culture around us. Yes, we are all broken and all different, but God’s love is working in the heart of every single believer so we can let God shine.
Read MoreJesus says that we are already salt and light. In context, this means that we are God’s change agents on assignment.
Read MoreAre your thoughts stemming from a chemical imbalance or from a raging spiritual battle for your mind? Honesty is key in finding the answer.
Read MorePiling on guilt and shame is detrimental to our mental health and doesn’t promote righteous living. We should be empowered by the love of God to not shame one another or ourselves; rather build each other up.
Read MoreAs Christ followers, we are reminded of the powerful impact our words have on others. Being mindful of our speech is essential to reflect the love and grace that guide our faith in daily interactions.
Christian leaders are not supposed to rely on their position as the basis for their leadership. Good, Christian leadership is not position based; it is character based.
Read MoreConfession is a powerful spiritual tool that God has given us. The more we understand it and use it, the more powerful it becomes.
Read MoreJesus has chosen you to be his friend. “You did not choose me, but I chose you…” How incredible is that! So how do friends relate? Friends work together, share what is on their mind with one another and are willing to sacrificially give of themselves for the good of the other.
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