Our purpose in seeking forgiveness from others is not to get them to own up to their offense but to assume responsibility for our sin.
Read MoreWe are no longer slaves to sin, because we are alive in Christ and dead to sin. This we cannot do for ourselves; however, Christ has already done it for us.
Read MoreOur culture has taken this concept of being God’s temple and skewed it toward the individual with a focus on self-care. God has selected you in Christ to be a piece of the larger building—His temple. And that building has the purpose of pointing people to Him, not to oneself.
Read MorePeople are not in bondage to past traumas—they are in bondage to the lies they believed as a result of the trauma. But if f we don’t know the truth, how can the truth set us free?
Read MoreHelplessness is overcome through the power of God and by believing His truth.
Read MoreDo your insecurities ever get in the way of you obeying the Lord? Maybe you have a fear rejection or don’t know what to say. As personal witnesses of Christ, we have the opportunity—with the help of the Holy Spirit—to make an eternal impact on those we’re doing life with. Don’t miss out!
Read MoreThe drive to feel significant is in every one of us. And it should be—as we were created from the beginning to play a significant role in God’s story. However, it’s easy to experience shame and guilt when we feel like we don’t measure up. But do not be distracted be these emotions; you have been chosen for a purpose.
Read MoreDelighting in what the world offers will only temporarily satisfy you and will sicken your heart even more. But if you delight in the Lord, your desires will change and you will know satisfaction because of Him.
Read MoreOur goal is that the Lord will strengthen our convictions surrounding the truth of Jesus Christ, so that we place Him first and work on behalf of others so they may know Him. This is not always easy, but it is responsible and just.
Read MoreNo thing and nobody can keep us from being what God wants us to be. This poem from an unknown author will inspire you to live—giving it all you have.
Read MoreEncouragement gives us and others the courage to run the race with endurance.
Read MoreHas your confidence in God been shaken by this election? Or, for that matter, by any circumstance in our world this past year? If so, take a look at what you truly believe about God’s character and what He says about how we can have peace and stability of mind even in the context of external circumstances beyond our control.
Read MoreHave you ever been in the dark with no light to guide your way? We often don’t realize the incredible importance of something until we don’t have it—like salt and light. In your walk with God, these two things can make all the difference in the world.
Read MoreAcceptance and affirmation are two of the most basic needs we all have. Those who are accepted and affirmed will voluntarily be accountable to authority figures.
Read MoreDo you want to make this year matter? The product of your life will be significant throughout eternity when you abide in Christ and produce fruit that will last.
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 MoreWhen we acknowledge our need, we can be confident that we will find mercy (not receiving the judgment we deserve) and grace (receiving what we don’t deserve) to help us in our time of need.
Read MoreChristian leaders are not supposed to rely on their position as the basis for their leadership. Good, Christian leadership is not position based; it is character based.
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