We have both the power and the authority to do God’s will; we have neither when we try to serve God in our own strength and resources.
Read MoreOur Lord’s model of discipleship was to prayerfully choose twelve disciples. He invited them to come with Him and observe. The next step was to do ministry together. The third step of discipleship is to have them do the ministry, and He would observe.
Read MoreWhat do you gain through contentment? You probably won’t gain what your flesh craves, but everything your soul desires like love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Read MoreAs long as you are focusing on what you don't have, you'll be unhappy. But when you begin to appreciate what you already have, you'll begin to experience the joys of life.
Read MoreSatan seeks to counterfeit the spiritual gifts God has given the Church. Are you buying in to his lies?
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 MoreChrist has invited us to cast our anxieties on Him, because He cares for us. The following 8 steps will help you overcome anxiety.
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 MoreAn effective encourager is dependent upon God, kind, not quarrelsome, and able to teach. The emphasis is not on the ability to communicate. The focus is more on the content than the delivery.
Read MoreIf we are going to live a righteous life, we need to be accountable to God first and then one another. We will all give an account to God in the future whether we want to or not.
Read MoreSatisfaction is related to the quality of life. Satisfaction comes from living righteously and seeking to raise the level of quality in relationships, service, and product.
Read MoreAs a temporary fix, the law revealed problems that lay deep within the human heart and needed a solution at the source. In Christ we have a solution that covers the problem. But it extends much further than that. We have been made holy!
Read MoreChristianity can be separated from all other religious orientations by asking one question. On what basis are you accepted?
Read MoreThe essential prerequisite to knowing the will of God is the willingness to do it.
Read MoreAs Christian leaders and parents we may not always be able to control those under our authority, but we can always love them.
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