Praying with Perseverance
Prayer doesn’t precede a greater work; it is our greater work. Be persistent in prayer until you sense the peace of God.
Tearing Down Mental Strongholds (Repost)
As children, we developed defense mechanisms as we mentally processed the environment in which we were raised. We are not in bondage to traumatic experiences; we are in bondage to the lies we believed as a result of those experiences.
Balance of Power
The Lord sets forth the roles and responsibilities in Deuteronomy. The concept of having checks and balances for positions of power is biblical and imperative for healthy leadership.
A Proper Defense
What should we do when someone wrongly judges us and attacks our character? Should we be defensive, or follow Christ’s example?
From Fear to Peace
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.
Peace on Earth
Peace is related to the internal order of our lives and not to the external disorder of the world. Peace on earth is what we want, but peace with God is something we already have.
Work of Art
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.
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Be the best you can be at your present assignment, and stay there until God calls you elsewhere.
God Guides a Moving Ship (Repost)
God can only guide a moving ship. A rudder doesn’t work if the ship isn’t moving, and a ship without power is helpless at sea.
The True Magic of Christmas
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.
From Fear to Peace
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.
Christmas as the Sign of Hope
Christmas can serve as an invitation to experience the freedom to live how God designed us to live, whether for the first time or in a renewed way. Let’s take a look at three signposts that can help point us in the right direction this Christmas.
Say Thank You First
Do your prayers normally begin with please? Do you wait until you’ve received what you ask for before saying thank you? Unlike the standard ‘please’ before ‘thank you’ that we are taught as children, next time you go to God in prayer, I encourage you to begin with a thank you.
Express Gratitude to God
Have you told God how thankful you are for everything He has done in your life?
Are You Experiencing Anxiety?
Anxiety is a common reaction to unknown circumstances around us—and we’ve had our share of them the last few years! But it’s important to recognize that our thoughts direct our emotions and reveal our core beliefs. Once our core beliefs are revealed, we can grow in faith by choosing to trust God for what He has told us.
Stand Firm in Christ's Victory
Are you standing firm in Christ’s victory? Are you giving yourself fully to the work of the Lord? Be assured, it is not in vain.
Satisfaction: Living a Quality Life
Satisfaction comes when we are doing what we are really called to do, and a quality life is a life filled with doing righteous and good things that we are good at and called to do.
How to Find True Significance
God invests in those who embrace and put to use the understanding they have. Yet, we need to remember how this actually works. It is not by personal effort alone. It is by letting God work and responding to His promptings.