Sometimes, you just can’t win no matter what you do or how hard you try. But should we consider this a defeat? Don’t confuse your feelings about a situation, or another person’s negative reaction, with the fact that God is leading you in victory.
Read MoreYou are not the helpless victim of a tug-of-war between God and the enemy. Christ has set you free through His victory over sin and death on the cross.
Read MoreSpiritual leaders face the same temptations and difficulties other Christians do. It's not a lack of problems that determines the quality of our ministry, but how we handle the problems we have.
Read MoreNo matter what you are facing today, no matter how the enemy of our souls may have laid you out and pinned you in, you can get back up and stand firm in Christ by his strength and authority.
Read MoreWhy are we afraid to admit it when our lives don't completely match up to Scripture? To proclaim the Word of God as if it were true in your life when it's not is a lie.
Read MoreSometimes it’s easy to get wrapped up in the busy-ness of life and lose focus on what God is doing. If you need a reminder as to how good our God is, take a moment to reflect on these 6 truths.
Read MoreWhen you are feeling weak, what is it that you resort to? Did you know that you actually have the greatest strength within you at all times? As Christians, we have the power of God that raised Christ from the dead freely available to us. Is there anything stronger!?
Read MoreWhen we remember the ways in which the Lord has helped us, we not only remember God’s faithfulness, but also encourage ourselves to continue trusting Him in faith.
Read MoreWe will struggle with a negative self-perception to the degree that we don’t see ourselves the way God sees us. Knowing who we really are in Christ meets our needs for acceptance, security and significance.
Read MoreGod has given gifts and talents to everyone, and the Church is edified when people properly use their gifts to glorify God.
Read MoreIs there a way in which fear is subtly holding you back from taking God-directed action? Some fear is legitimate and is actually a gift from God. But other fear is not God-given.
Read MoreWhere is your focus in getting your needs met? It takes faith for us to leave the security of what we know in order to obey God. But what an opportunity that provides for us to experience God as our Provider!
Read MoreSecurity is related more to eternal truth than temporal things that we have no right or ability to control.
Read MoreThe letter of the law kills, but the Spirit gives life.
Read MoreGod does not ask us to turn off our brain. Yet He does ask us to lead with faith, trusting in His word over our own thinking.
Read MoreHave you ever felt like nothing can go right in your life? Like everything is just working against you? Like you were cursed, doomed, or without hope? Sometimes our intuition is more accurate than we realize…
Read MoreForgiveness deals with your pain, not another's behavior. Continue reading to learn how to forgive from the heart.
Read MoreWhen you experience hardships and wonder if you can get back up, remember—you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. And in doing so, you will get to know the Lord in more wonderful ways.
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