Our Father God is Kind and Compassionate
Our heavenly Father knows every single thing about us. When we believe that He is insensitive and uncaring, our only option is self-effort and independent striving—which leads to experiencing further defeat. But when we approach God as One who is sensitive and caring, we find help to walk in freedom from sin.
The Equation for Wholeness
All the stuff and status you can acquire don't add up to personal wholeness. The only identity equation that works in God's kingdom is you plus Christ equals wholeness and meaning.
Thankful to our Father: Thanksgiving Edition
Does it feel easy or hard to praise God right now? Is there something in your life that makes it difficult to declare God’s goodness and love? Giving thanks is the means to experience God’s goodness and sovereignty because it changes our perspective and opens our eyes to truly see Him.
Showing Yourself Faithful
Show yourself faithful by exploiting the opportunities around you. The needs of people are everywhere—so what are you waiting for?
Our Only Valid Weapon
We are more vulnerable to Satan's deception than to any of his other schemes because when he deceives you, you don't know it. You cannot overcome Satan's deception by human reasoning; you can only do it by God's revelation.
Our Father God is Intimate & Involved
Whether it’s in marriage, counseling, or among close friends, it’s good to be known and understood. Good news—our Father God is lovingly intimate and personally involved in each of our lives. He carefully crafted each one of us, so He knows how we best function to fulfill His plans.
Gain in the Pain
Pain that is unwanted, unwelcome, or unfading—is there gain in that? God has a lot to say about suffering; here are a few of His truths for our seasons of pain.
When Life Feels Meaningless
It’s common to struggle with personal identity and our reason for being here. We all have a longing for wholeness and feel the sting of its absence. But there is good news: Christ makes us whole and gives us purpose.
Our Father God
What comes to your mind when you think about God? It is easy to have a wrong perception of our heavenly Father because of the parental and authority figures we’ve had in our life—this is why it is critical that we understand our Heavenly Father’s character so that we can draw near to Him in love!
Seeking God's Face
Have you ever looked for a sign to guide you in your decision making? Rather than looking for things on Earth to guide us, let's seek the face of God.
Our Most Important Assignment
The essence of love is meeting needs, and our most important assignment from God is to meet the needs of those who are closest to us.
Tell Yourself the Truth
Are there situations in your past that have caused you to believe lies about yourself? If so, acknowledging them is the first step to being free from them. Until you deal with what is keeping you from believing God’s truth about yourself, you will stay stuck in the pit.
On Mission
On occasion, people question the need to go on mission trips when there are plenty of needs here at home. Let’s look at 5 reasons why it is important to reach out with the love, truth, and hope of Jesus.
Satan is Not the Judge
Satan has no basis for accusing those who are clothed in Christ’s righteousness. He cannot decide a verdict or pronounce a sentence. His accusations are groundless because of God’s ultimate power.
Why should you let the pressures of life overwhelm you?
As we submit to God and His Sovereign plan, we should not be surprised when we face trials. We learn what is ours to carry and who we can trust to help us carry what is too heavy.
Overcoming the Fear of People
Fear of man is the primary reason why we often fail to share our faith. It is an irrational fear, because it is not based in truth. The truth is we are called to be witnesses, and those who are lost need to know the truth that will save them.
An Indispensable Prerequisite
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Christian counseling and discipleship? Dr. Anderson has experience with both, and his insights into each have a common denominator: good theology. Let’s dive in!
Why should you feel like a failure?
Does God judge or condemn us when we sin or make a mistake—when we feel like failures? While God does discipline us and allow us to suffer the natural consequences of our sin, He does not penalize us for our sin. Remember: there is a clear difference between punishment and discipline: one leads to death; the other leads to life.