The main qualification for helping others find freedom is not an unusual giftedness or calling. It is godly character and the ability to teach.
Read MoreDeception is the devil’s greatest weapon, and God’s Word is our first line of defense, which is why the belt of truth is the first piece of God’s armor.
Read MoreWith the start of the school year, we must dependently and desperately seek Jesus on behalf of our schools’ staff, students, and community. It is easy to say we’re praying, but sometimes we fail to follow through and actually pray. Here are some specific Scriptural suggestions of how we can pray together today!
Read MoreOftentimes I think we feel more forgiving than we really are. Considering the convicting definitions of hatred and bitterness, let’s consider some important, but tough questions to ask ourselves about the topic.
Read MoreThe issue with idolatry is trust. Do you place more trust in areas apart from God for fulfillment or identity? Do you seek relief from suffering or pursue pleasure primarily from a source that is not the One, True, Living God? If so, you may have an idol problem.
Read MoreReading the Bible is how we hear God’s voice most clearly and distinguish truth from error, but it can be daunting to know where to start.
Read MoreDo you ever do things that you know you don’t want to do? Sometimes it’s easy to fall susceptible to sin we know we should avoid. This doesn’t make you “bad.” This just means you’re a saint with struggles.
Read MoreGod is looking for servant leaders who humbly intercede for the people they lead, even when they rebel against them.
Read MoreGod will never command us to do something that He will not empower us to do. It is never a question of whether God can, but if He wills. If He wills, then we can—if we believe.
Read MoreWhether it’s a small interruption or a huge disappointment, we all experience setbacks in life. Yet, every setback is a battle we can ask God to help us win. The second step towards changing a setback into a comeback is to be intentional.
Read MoreUnder 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.
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