Listening to God

God’s voice comes with its own authority and enables us to know with confidence what is true and what is right.

Daily Devotion, Identity in ChristNeil T. AndersonDecember 27, 2019Neil T. AndersonComment

The Omnipresent God

God is everywhere present and always near to those who call upon Him.

God Gives the Gifts

Scripture encourages us to seek God and trust Him to gift us as He sees fit. Our responsibility is to yield to the Holy Spirit; however He chooses to fill us is His responsibility.

Our Most Important Belief

The most important belief that we can have is a true knowledge of God and who we are in relationship to Him. Although God is infinite and beyond our understanding, He has chosen to make Himself known to us through Christ.

Daily Devotion, Identity in ChristNeil T. AndersonDecember 23, 2019Neil T. Anderson, Philippians, Paul, Jesus, Children of God, TrinityComment

Enjoy the Gift of Jesus

Great gifts are freely received and enjoyed, and the gift of Jesus is one that God intended for us to enjoy fully.

Jonathan CarlDecember 20, 2019Christmas, JesusComment

God's Concept of Happiness

As long as you are focusing on what you don't have, you'll be unhappy. But when you begin to appreciate what you already have, you'll begin to experience the joys of life.

Daily Devotion, DiscipleshipNeil T. AndersonDecember 19, 2019Neil T. Anderson, Godliness, Happiness, 1 Timothy, Contentment, Joy, ThankfulnessComment

How to Get Closer to God

Have you found yourself in a frustrating place in life—not knowing where to go, just spiritually lethargic. Let me encourage you to be like the wise men as they set an example to follow and worship Jesus.

Jonathan CarlDecember 18, 2019Christmas Comment

Was Christmas just a Coincidence?

Human promises can be unreliable—but God’s promises cannot be shaken. See how God’s plan plays a role in the occurrences of Jesus’ birth.

Jonathan CarlDecember 17, 2019Christmas, Family, Relationships, Jesus, Forgiveness, LoveComment

How to Navigate Family Problems at Christmas

Got family problems? Drama? Division? Discord? If so, you aren’t alone, and this Christmas season can be extra difficult as you prepare to spend time with those who may be difficult to be with. Let’s see how to navigate this season based upon God’s Word.

Jonathan CarlDecember 16, 2019Christmas, Family, Relationships, Jesus, Forgiveness, LoveComment

Conforming to the Image of God

Divine guidance will never come to those whose primary goal is not first and foremost conforming to the image of God.

Is God With Us?

Emmanuel means God with us. So if you’re already in Christ, but Jesus feels a little far away, be encouraged and reminded that He has never left your side.

Jonathan CarlDecember 12, 2019Christmas, EmmanuelComment

God is Loving and Compassionate

God loves us because it is His nature to love, and that is why His love is unconditional.

Daily Devotion, DiscipleshipNeil T. AndersonDecember 11, 2019Neil T. Anderson, Compassion, Patience, NehemiahComment

The Gift of Jesus

The gift of Christmas is the gift of Jesus. You don’t earn it; you don’t deserve it. But it’s a gift that’s being offered to us.

Jonathan CarlDecember 10, 2019Jesus, Christmas, LoveComment

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.

Daily Devotion, DiscipleshipNeil T. AndersonDecember 9, 2019Neil T. Anderson, Peace, Isaiah, Parenting, Paul, Prayer, BlessedComment

Five Christmas Opportunities

Christmas is a time of varying emotions—but usually full of a lot of hustle and bustle. There are many opportunities to seize as we finish 2019, and here are a few priorities to consider for your Christmas season!

Jonathan CarlDecember 6, 2019Jesus, Christmas, Relationships, Forgiveness, RestComment

God is Merciful & Good

God is the author of life, and in His mercy and goodness He makes right what His rebellious creation has made wrong.

Daily Devotion, DiscipleshipNeil T. AndersonDecember 5, 2019Neil T. Anderson, Love, Psalm, Jesus, Goodness, Satan, God's Will, Mercy, Kindness, Eternal LifeComment

Rediscover the Gift of Christmas

The 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.

DiscipleshipJonathan CarlDecember 4, 2019Jesus, Christmas, Isaiah, Counselor, Mighty, Father, Peace, Hope, Gifts, PurposeComment

Goals & Desires

There is nothing wrong with having godly desires, but we cannot base our identity and sense of worth on their fulfillment.