Effective Prayer
We will never be effective in prayer if we only go to God in emergencies, returning to manage our own lives when the crisis has passed. But our prayers will always be effective if our petitions and intercessions are in alignment with God’s Word.
The Holy Spirit in You
The Church Era began when the Holy Spirit was poured out on all believers. Old Testament believers had a legal relationship with God, but New Testament believers have a new identity and personal relationship with their heavenly Father.
Going After the Barren Places
If you want a fruitful harvest, then you had better remove the rocks in the soil. This metaphor parallels with the lies we may be believing in our own lives. What lies need to be replaced with truth in your life?
Life is Full of Re-Routes
A re-route of the mind keeps us from slipping into or staying long in sadness, hopeless despair, disgust, shame, or fear. Where do you go to re-route your mind?
Recognizing Your Stronghold
Do you have thought patterns or behaviors that control your decision making? These are strongholds. Satan works through strongholds to keep our minds from focusing on Christ. But, as we appropriate God's truth, we are set free.
Look for the Good in Your Children
Looking for the good in your children will bring out the best in them and you. See the potential, not the problems.
Why should you lack wisdom?
We need the Lord’s wisdom when we are facing difficult times. And those difficult times—whether big or small—present the opportunity for us to rely on God instead of relying on our own resources and strategies.
The Lord's Touch
To see others like Jesus, we need His heavenly touch to open our eyes and give clarity to our sight.
Why should you accept defeat?
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.
How to Live Freely
You 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.
Facing Your Problems
Spiritual 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.
We Do Not Face the Enemy Alone
No 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.
Why Are You Hiding?
Why 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.
A Reminder of God's Goodness
Sometimes 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.
Why Should You Be Weak?
When 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!?
Why Should You Lack Faith?
When 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.
New Identity in Christ
We 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.
Using Your Gifts to Glorify God
God has given gifts and talents to everyone, and the Church is edified when people properly use their gifts to glorify God.