Colossians 2:6-10 reveals three levels in our relationship with Christ. If we are going to present every believer complete in Christ, our discipleship must acknowledge the following order.
Read MoreBeing 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.
Read MoreAre 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.
Read MoreMost 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.
Read More“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.
Read MoreWe 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.
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 MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreAll 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.
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MoreJesus gave His disciples both authority and power over demons. So, what's the difference? Let’s dive in.
Read MoreToo 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThere’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!
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreEver 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.
Read MoreLet’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.
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