Jesus says that we are already salt and light. In context, this means that we are God’s change agents on assignment.
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Confession is a powerful spiritual tool that God has given us. The more we understand it and use it, the more powerful it becomes.
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Jesus 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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We must understand that, because we are in Christ and Christ is in us, we have authority as we submit to God. This authority is in order to resist the devil, stand firm, and serve as Christ’s ambassadors.
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What a year we leave behind! What a year lays ahead! God is in control—no matter how out of control our years may seem to be. Let’s be intentional to not miss the opportunities the Lord has given us.
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The gift of Christmas is the gift of Jesus. You don’t earn it; you don’t deserve it. But it’s a gift that’s being offered to us.
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As you navigate this Christmas season, there are a lot of things that can cause a level of anxiety, fear or dread. I urge you listen to the good news once more. It will provide peace and move you to action.
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Christmas is a time of varying emotions—but usually full of a lot of hustle and bustle. There are many opportunities to seize as we finish this year, and here are a few priorities to consider for your Christmas season!
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Shame is deeply seated and difficult to understand or remove, perhaps because it is from very old hurts. Nonetheless, it is possible to be rid of it. One of the transformational tools FIC uses to help us overcome shame and move forward into healing is recognition of our true identity in Christ.
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It’s very easy to get down on ourselves—especially when you fail or make a mistake. It’s easy to believe that God did not design us the way we should’ve been, or He made a mistake. But God knew exactly what He was doing when He created you.
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Satisfaction comes from living righteously and seeking to raise the level of quality in relationships, service and products. To raise the level of satisfaction, you have to focus on raising the quality.
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When asked about Easter, the average American thinks about eggs, candy, bunnies, and decorations. Although there is nothing wrong with such traditions, sometimes we may miss the main point of the celebration. Easter is far more important than we realize.
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The true magic of Christmas—the light of Jesus coming into the world as a child—has no hidden areas. The stable is free and open. So when tragedy strikes during this season, we realize that we can grieve with hope.
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As you navigate this Christmas season, there are a lot of things that can cause a level of anxiety, fear or dread. I urge you listen to the good news once more. It will provide peace and move you to action.
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God’s love and light are at the center of Advent. Take some time to meditate on all that is yours in Christ Jesus and focus on receiving freely so that you can love as your Father in heaven does!
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One of the things God values most is loving relationships. He demonstrated this by giving us himself. In fact, if we are to follow God’s example, giving at Christmas ought to look less like giving presents and more like giving our presence.
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In Jesus Christ, we’ve been given our greatest gift to meet our greatest need. Understanding this truth should lead to a holiday season that results in love, rest, peace, generosity, obedience, play and more. But to experience this, we’ll need to conspire against the cultural pressures that we often feel in December.
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Advent Conspiracy is a funny phrase, right? In the Lord’s plan to redeem and restore his creation, He conspired through Jesus to bring good news, bind up the brokenhearted, and proclaim freedom. In the Advent Conspiracy, we conspire to overcome the cultural weight of an over-commercialized season by worshiping fully, spending less, giving more, and loving all.
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