Fear can be overwhelming and paralyzing. It is not a coincidence that our loving God has much to say about fear, frequently commanding His children to “fear not.” Easier said than done you might say. Here is what God says…
Read MoreDeath has a lot of reputations—it’s often feared, awkward, painful, or displaying defeat. But did you know that with Chris, death can be victorious? Jesus defeated death, rewriting the script for what death symbolizes. For the believer, only through death comes true life.
Read MoreThere is never enough time in a day. Some days we wish would slow down and others we wish would speed up. Although God is in control of time, we have responsibility not to waste the days we are given! Time matters, and God has a lot to say about it…
Read MoreIt’s easy to forget how miserable it is to be sick until you are “under the weather” yourself. As we all know, the flu and other viruses are running rampant these days. Does anything good come from these seasons of sickness?
Read MoreAll of us face a common temptation to sin, especially in secret. Our particular temptations may be different, but our struggle with sin is real. God has a lot to say to help us as we struggle with secret sin.
Read More2022 could be the best year you’ve ever had—or it could also be the most challenging year you’ve ever had. As much as we may like to guess, we honestly have no idea how the future will exactly play out. Here are some tips towards intentionally making 2022 the most amazing year to date.
Read More2021 could be the best year you’ve ever had—or it could also be the most challenging year you’ve ever had. As much as we may like to guess, we honestly have no idea how the future will exactly play out. Here are some tips towards intentionally making 2021 the most amazing year to date.
Read MoreSatan’s main goal is to tempt us to live independently of God. Since the devil is still roaring around like a hungry lion, how can you protect yourself from being deceived?
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 MoreSuccess is knowing God, accepting His goal for our lives, and—by His grace—becoming the person He created us to be.
Read MoreWhat is the point of troubled times in our lives? What is God trying to do? What is He trying to teach us? Perhaps God brings us to the end of our resources so we can discover the vastness of His.
Read MoreIt isn’t others nor the environment that determines how we feel. We are emotionally impacted by how we mentally evaluate the circumstances of life and by what we have chosen to think and believe.
Read MoreThe wise person knows the will of God; the successful person does it. If you are trying to discern God’s will and make wise decisions, consider the following questions.
Read MoreA stronghold buster is a daily prayer practice that creates an intentional choosing and declaration of what God says is true. Anxious thoughts are to be expected during the current global health crisis. But we are told to take our thoughts captive and break down the mental habits that contribute to, or perpetuate, anxiety.
Read MoreIt is hard to relate to people you can’t trust or count on when needed, but you can count on God because He is eternally consistent and faithful.
Read MoreFear, worry, and anxiety is running rampant right now, and understandably so. Amidst the current crisis, are you allowing anxiety and fear to control you? Or are you confidently looking to God with faith?
Read MoreWhen plans are thwarted, the aftermath is anger, anxiety, and depression. But when our goal is love, we have joy instead of depression, peace instead of anxiety, and patience instead of anger.
Read MoreThere are lots of good questions we should be asking about church. Do I have to go to church to be a Christian? Is church hopping okay? What is the purpose of church and what is church discipline? Here are a few FAQs as we discover God's answers together.
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