Human tendency is to try and hide the evidence of whether we have done the hard work of character development, mending relationships or addressing difficult topics. Many people pretend, cover their tracks or put on a smile. But there is still evidence along the way, even if it is known to oneself and God.
Read MoreThere is hope if you turn to God and assume your responsibility. How do you do this? Continue reading for 8 commitments to make between yourself and God as you battle with depression.
Read MoreWhether losses are real, threatened or imagined, the emotional affect is the same.
Read MoreLet’s take a look at the fundamental enemy of the movement of Jesus, the devil. We clearly have opposition; we have a specific enemy. But we are able to resist his schemes by daily putting on the armor of God and operating from God’s strength.
Read MoreGod created us to live in a certain way that is pleasing to Him and fulfilling for us.
Read MoreSatan's power is already broken, but he will not let go of anything he thinks he can keep until we exercise the authority delegated to us by the Lord Jesus Christ.
Read MoreThe world attempts to form you by the ideas, values, and norms it proclaims. These are often in opposition to God’s word and desire for your life. We are warned against following the world’s system, but we’re also told not to go into hiding. So what do we do?
Read MoreTake heart in knowing there is nothing in all creation that can separate you from the love of God. This brings true security!
Read MoreOnce we shine a light on the lies we believe, renounce those lies, and choose to accept the truth, the lies lose their power in our lives.
Read MoreThe key to peace is perspective. When we see the issues of life without noticing God, it is pretty crazy. But if we see the same issues with God in perspective, it can really change the way we feel.
Read MoreWhen your feelings of remorse drive you from God, you are being accused by Satan; resist it. But when your sorrow draws you to confront Christ and confess your wrong, you are being convicted by the Spirit.
Read MoreGod calls us to trust Him in all of life, in our joys and in our pain. And it is knowing our future, knowing God’s promises, and knowing the God who made these promises that keeps us going.
Read MoreAre you facing a tough decision? Take a look at these 5 questions to ask yourself to make sure your decision is in step with God’s plan for you.
Read MoreGod has given us the tools of repentance and forgiveness to bring about our personal and relational renewal. Renewal allows us to be more secure and therefore to be more spontaneous and have the fun God has planned for us.
Read MoreHappiness is wanting what you already have. Stop a minute and muse on this. Perhaps we would do well to reconsider how to achieve it.
Read MoreAs we head into 2024, let us nurture those relationships in which we can be gut-level honest and real with one another. Grow in integrity with safe brothers or sisters in Christ by taking off the masks you wear.
Read MoreChristmas morning is a time to remember the arrival of Jesus Christ. His birth as a baby—and later death and resurrection—opened up the way for us to experience the security and protection that come with being born of God.
Read MoreThe true magic of Christmas—the light of Jesus coming into the world as a child—has no hidden areas. The stable is free and open. So when tragedy strikes during this season, we realize that we can grieve with hope.
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