Under the Old Covenant, the children of Israel had to abide by the Law in their own strength. But they could not do it, and neither can we. Now we have the Spirit! Let’s look to Scripture to see what this looks like practically.
Read MoreYears of exposure and experience in life have etched grooves in our memory banks—often resulting in emotional baggage. You must learn how to resolve previous conflicts or the emotional baggage will accumulate and the past will control your life.
Read MoreEvery setback we experience is a battle we can ask God to help us win. But we do have a choice in the matter: Will we allow our setbacks to define us? Or will we accept the setback as an opportunity to let God help us leverage it into a comeback?
Read MoreJesus has given us so many blessings; just look at Romans 5. The meaning and magnitude of Jesus’ death and resurrection has granted us a beautiful life, and it ought to be lived to the full right now as Jesus himself said (John 10:10)!
Read MoreIn a world filled with darkness and dissension, people are hungry for kindness. When our kindness is based on the gospel, it can absolutely change the world.
Read MoreMaybe the letdown of yesterday has caused you to be slow to believe and have hope for today, like the men on the road to Emmaus. If so, I encourage you to invite the resurrected Jesus to meet you in your place of discouragement. He’d love to walk with you down the road a bit.
Read MoreMay these truths serve as warnings and encouragements to us in our daily thoughts and practices with God’s resources and money.
Read MoreMaybe you feel like many of your life goals and desires remain unfulfilled. Maybe lies, discouragement, or defeat flood your mind and you wonder what God is up to. Maybe you feel like God has let you down. Hear this: don’t lose heart.
Read MoreThe Christmas season is known for gift giving. Let’s be reminded of 5 gifts Christ has given to us as well as what the Bible has to say about the meaning of gifts and what we should do with them.
Read MoreThe characteristics of God are plentiful, and they help us to understand who God is in a deeper way. Take a look at the following Scriptures to learn more about what God is like and how He interacts you.
Read MoreThe Bible has a lot to say about finances because God cares enough to provide for our needs and wants us to heed His wisdom in taking care of anything he puts into our bank accounts.
Read MoreYou are not the helpless victim of a tug-of-war between God and the enemy. Christ has set you free through His victory over sin and death on the cross.
Read MoreSpiritual leaders face the same temptations and difficulties other Christians do. It's not a lack of problems that determines the quality of our ministry, but how we handle the problems we have.
Read MoreWhy are we afraid to admit it when our lives don't completely match up to Scripture? To proclaim the Word of God as if it were true in your life when it's not is a lie.
Read MoreSometimes it’s easy to get wrapped up in the busy-ness of life and lose focus on what God is doing. If you need a reminder as to how good our God is, take a moment to reflect on these 6 truths.
Read MoreThe New Age Movement is very attractive to to people who have become disillusioned with organized religion and Western rationalism. We need to ask God to keep us alert to the deception of New Age thinking around us.
Read MoreGod has given the best example as to how we can love others best. Let’s look to his guidance for wisdom as we pursue or live-out romantic relationships.
Read MoreAre our thoughts, feelings, and actions more focused on self or God? The evidence of our lives often points to the fact that we all treasure and love ourselves more than God. But our God is so amazing that in spite of the evidence of our sin, He has provided a way for forgiveness.
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