Authority in Spiritual Warfare
We must understand that, because we are in Christ and Christ is in us, we have authority as we submit to God. This authority is in order to resist the devil, stand firm, and serve as Christ’s ambassadors.
New and Greater Things
There is nothing that God has not anticipated or seen coming; nothing He can’t handle. if you’re reading this, God is not finished with you! What new thing does God want to do in this year? It won’t be based on self-effort. Rather, on your faith in what Jesus has accomplished. Greater things are still to come!
From Fear to Peace
As you navigate this Christmas season, there are a lot of things that can cause a level of anxiety, fear or dread. I urge you listen to the good news once more. It will provide peace and move you to action.
Peace on Earth
Peace is related to the internal order of our lives and not to the external disorder of the world. Peace on earth is what we want, but peace with God is something we already have.
Expectation & Anticipation
Christmas 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.
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.
The Basis of Our Hope
Hope is the present assurance of some future good. David battled depression and wrote about it in Psalms. Through his writing we can see three scriptural ways to overcome depression.
Unashamed
Shame is deeply seated and difficult to understand or remove, perhaps because it is from very old hurts. Nonetheless, it is possible to be rid of it. One of the transformational tools FIC uses to help us overcome shame and move forward into healing is recognition of our true identity in Christ.
Forgiving From the Heart
God requires us to be merciful as He has been merciful to us, and to forgive as He has forgiven us. The following are steps to forgiving from our hearts.
Peace with One Another
We cannot make others what we want them to be, and they cannot keep us from being the person God created us to be. What we have freely received from God, we freely extend to others.
Work of Art
It’s very easy to get down on ourselves—especially when you fail or make a mistake. It’s easy to believe that God did not design us the way we should’ve been, or He made a mistake. But God knew exactly what He was doing when He created you.
Prayer and Thanksgiving
We glorify God by making ourselves known as Spirit-filled believers who give thanks to God always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
A Precious Bride
Throughout scripture, we are called the Bride and Jesus the Bridegroom. May we find joy in getting ourselves ready for our Bridegroom through loving Him and loving others in righteousness.
Why should you feel helpless? (Repost)
Do you ever feel insecure or helpless? We must remember that God is for us—even in our difficult situations, whether they be mental, physical, or spiritual. When you rely on Him, the Holy Spirit provides wisdom and power to accomplish His purposes for your life.
What Is Your Perspective of Success?
Success is knowing God, accepting His goal for our lives, and—by His grace—becoming the person He created us to be.