To overcome anxiety, we need to acquire a singleness of vision and purpose. The question is whether we are going to live our way or God’s way.
Read MoreWorrying doesn’t accomplish anything and won’t prevent something from happening. The mind that is focused on Christ is anxious-free.
Read MoreLearning to look past the behavior of others and hear their heart’s cry for significance, acceptance, security, and love is the work of grace and the Holy Spirit. Are we, as adults, really listening to the heart’s cry of the young generations?
Read MoreSatan can render us virtually inoperative if he can deceive us into believing his lies, accusing us of being of little value to God or others. The good news is that we don't have to listen to Satan's accusations! Satan is not your judge; he is merely your accuser.
Read MoreGod’s protection from demonic attack is not something you can take for granted. This protection is conditional on your willingness to respond to God’s provision.
Read MoreTo love others well, we need the Holy Spirit to give us clear, discerning sight. Ask God to open your eyes and help you see the next generation as He sees them.
Read MoreThis Easter, let us say with John, “Look, the lamb of God who takes away the sin of world!”
Read MoreThe greatest avenue for productive change is to clarify the purpose of any existing ministry or group. Asking "Why?" can force groups to evaluate their purpose and ministry—allowing for necessary changes to take place.
Read MoreAll 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.
Read MorePreparation is a crucial component of success in any endeavor. As we move toward Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday, how are you preparing? What things are you doing to connect with Jesus in a more profound and meaningful way this Easter?
Read MoreIf you claim to be just a sinner, what will you do? Sin! You are professing that sin is at the core of your identity. That's not what the Bible teaches. Let’s believe God that Jesus is at the core of our being and begin to live by His Spirit!
Read MoreWhat is forgotten in time is of little significance; what is remembered for eternity is of great significance. And there are no insignificant children of God.
Read MoreThe natural tendency during times of darkness is to do things your own way, not God’s way. When the temptation to create your own light is overwhelming, hold on to the truth that this too will pass. We learn to rely on God during the hard times.
Read MoreFulfillment is related to your calling in life. God has a place of ministry for you, and it is important to your sense of fulfillment to realize what that is.
Read MoreWalking in God’s ways requires not only confession but also repentance and a turning from our old sinful ways. If we truly repent, we experience a change of mind and attitude and no longer live the way we did before.
Read MoreConfession brings healing to the soul. James writes, “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed”. It reunites people, leads to a breakthrough in community, and enables them to have fellowship with God and one another.
Read MoreAt first the battle for your mind may feel intense. But as you continue walking by faith, the narrow path gets broader and broader. The mental assault gets less and less intense as you draw closer to Christ.
Read MoreIf the strongholds in your mind are the result of conditioning, then you can be reconditioned by the renewing of your mind. Through the preaching of God's Word, Bible study and personal discipleship, you stop being conformed to this world and experience transformation.
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