You are a Saint
Being 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.
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.
Beyond the Boundary
Most of us won't often be tempted to commit obvious sins. Satan's tack is to entice us to push something good beyond the boundary of the will of God until it becomes sin. The following list reveals how we can wrongly take good things beyond the boundary of God's will.
Moles in the Yard
“Moles” in the mind take us to shame, anxiety, the sad and the mad—and away from the nourishing presence of Jesus. Let’s use our spiritual weapons that Christ gave us and fight back.
Sowing and Reaping
We deceive ourselves when we think we will not reap what we sow. Your life may be measured by what you reap, but it is determined by what you sow.
God is Your Provider
Where 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!
The Key to Winning the Battle for Your Mind
The key to winning the battle for your mind is to recognize tempting thoughts for what they are and practice “threshold thinking.” Take that first thought captive to the obedience of Christ. It is not a sin to be tempted, but entertaining those thoughts will lead to sin.
Partakers of God's Nature
When you came into spiritual union with God through your new birth, you didn't add a new, divine nature to your old, sinful nature. You exchanged natures.
Confronting Temptation
All temptation is an attempt to get us to live our lives independently of God, but in Christ we have the resources to overcome every temptation.
Overcoming Rejection
There is no competition within the kingdom of God, as He has a uniquely equipped each of His children and has a place for every one of them.
Authority and Power
Jesus gave His disciples both authority and power over demons. So, what's the difference? Let’s dive in.
A Change of Beliefs
Too often we try to change our behaviour without changing our beliefs. It doesn't work that way. We must change our beliefs before we can make significant changes in our behaviour.
At the Threshold of Temptation
The moment you are tempted to get your needs met in the world instead of in Christ, you are at the threshold of a temptation. And Satan knows just which buttons to push to tempt you away from dependency on Christ.
5 Truths about Graduation & Memorial Day
There’s a lot to celebrate this time of year—namely graduations and Memorial Day! Here are 5 truths about gifts from God for us to hold tight to during such seasons!
Overcoming Hopelessness
In this world we are going to face negative circumstances and inevitable losses. Suffering is part of our sanctification. But persevering through trials will lead to joy in the Lord.
How to Handle Bad Days
Ever have a day that just starts our rough? Or a day that gets tougher and tougher, frustrating you without fail? Here are a few reminders from God to prepare us for what is ahead today, tomorrow, and into the future.
God's Disciple
Let’s look at a powerful prayer of one man and ask God develop in us the perseverance and faithfulness to pursue His goal for our lives even in the face of rejection.
The Problem of Helplessness
Helplessness is a primary symptom of depression, and often it is learned. But helplessness can be overcome when we turn to the Lord!