Have you ever wondered what to do in a situation where the Bible does not give specific direction? So many of us want the details of God’s will because it’s much easier to follow a list than to discern what we should or should not do. But there can be peace within our decision-making because God has established, anointed, and sealed us with His spirit to make decisions for our good and His glory.
Read MoreIt’s easy to beat yourself up over the sin in your life, allowing guilt and shame to frame the way you see yourself. But this is not God’s design! When you condemn yourself, you are agreeing with the enemy; for whoever believes in Christ has not been condemned, rather they have been saved!
Read MoreWe cannot base our sense of security in the circumstances of life, whether they are positive or negative. Take heart in knowing there is nothing in all creation that can separate you from the love of God. This brings true security!
Read MoreGod’s story for us, as revealed in the pages of the Bible, is that Christ died for our sins and gave us eternal life. This is certainly good news, but the story would not be complete if Jesus had not also defeated the devil at the cross.
Read MoreGod dove in and rescued us from the rushing torrent of sin. How did he perform that rescue? By paying the ransom. Because of His rescue, we have been redeemed and forgiven!
Read MorePhilippians tells us that we can do all things through Christ. But what exactly does “all things” pertain to? Let’s take a look.
Read MoreOur country seems to be in constant opposition these days. So how does having access to God make a difference to how we approach the problems our country currently facing? Let’s take a look and see—because God is not of a divided mind.
Read MoreBeing a saint doesn’t mean you are perfect. It doesn’t mean you have lived such a good life that you get categorized in a different level of humanity—or that you have to live by a strict set of rules set by God Himself. Being a saint means that Christ has effected such a tremendous salvation that, we are changed and ‘set apart’ through Him.
Read MoreWe the Church are the Body of Christ on earth and each one of us has a part to play in how God wants to minister to, serve, love, and save the world.
Read MoreBeing a Christian is not just a matter of getting something; it's a matter of being someone. A Christian is not simply a person who gets forgiveness, heaven, and the Holy Spirit. In terms of our deepest identity, a Christian is a saint, a spiritually born child of God, a divine masterpiece.
Read MoreOur world today is arguing over every topic imaginable, and the ways we seek to justify ourselves can be blatant or subtle. Unless we approach conversations about difficult topics knowing that our justification has been purchased by Jesus Christ, our fleshly tendency will be to seek to prove ourselves right at the expense of others.
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.
Read MoreEveryone knows what it feels like to be criticized and rejected, but the acceptance of God outweighs any rejection we may every experience. His acceptance is not based on our performance but on His kindness and mercy.
Read MoreThe first step in establishing a righteous relationship is to embrace the truth. God desires truth in the inner person and teaches wisdom in the inmost places.
Read MoreDo you ever feel like saying, ‘God, did you hear what I said?’ When we feel like someone is not listening to us, it’s easy to feel like they don’t understand us. But because we are in Christ—and Christ is in us—we can be assured that the Father always hears our prayers.
Read MoreGratitude acknowledges that God is powerful enough to do what is best.
Read MoreAll authority in heaven and on this earth has been given to Jesus. Children of God are spiritually alive and seated with Christ in the heavenlies. We are joint-heirs with Jesus and have the authority to continue His work on earth.
Read MoreWe 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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