People who are caught in the sin-confess-sin-confess-sin-confess cycle eventually begin to lose hope that they can experience any real victory over sin. But there is hope to breaking this cycle! Freedom can be yours.
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 MoreThe Lord disciplines us to restore the harmony and intimacy. His will is that we would grow in Christ-like character, and He desires to use every person and incident in our lives toward that purpose. Are these things sometimes painful? Yes. Are they for our good? Yes.
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 MoreBeing submissive does not imply inferiority. God’s story from the beginning was perfect, and His plan was never for the man and woman to be in competition with one another. Wherever Christianity has flourished, women have been afforded equal status with men.
Read MoreDo you ever feel too worn out to show up for the important people in your life? This is not the case with our heavenly Father. His power and presence have no limits. His love is greater than we can imagine. And His ability to be with every person on the planet, in every moment, is beyond our comprehension.
Read MoreYour mind and conscience can be renewed daily through the power of God’s Word. Be very cautious about going against your own conscience once you are committed to Christ. The Holy Spirit does work through our consciences as He seeks to renew our minds.
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 MoreWe are all sinful by nature and can never do enough good works to gain acquittal. But there is good news—believers are justified before God and forgiven the moment they put their faith in Him.
Read MoreThere is nothing that God has not anticipated or seen coming; nothing He can’t handle. if you’re reading this, God is not finished with you! What new thing does God want to do in this year? It won’t be based on self-effort. Rather, on your faith in what Jesus has accomplished. Greater things are still to come!
Read MoreHave you ever fallen into the trap of legalism, following rules and jumping through hoops in hopes of deepening your relationship with Christ? There is Freedom! Jesus died once for all our sin and now is our advocate before our heavenly Father.
Read MoreHonest and open dialogue after disobedience is a powerful means of discipline.
Read MoreHow do you express to the Lord your wonder at who He is along with your excitement that He has come and is coming again? This Christmas, spend time renewing your passion by worshipping our Messiah, the Risen Savior, who has known us and loved us from before time began.
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 MoreChristmas is supposed to be a season of joy, right? So what do you do when life is heavy and all you can feel is despair and weariness? Let’s look to Jesus. There is hope.
Read MoreOur heavenly Father is a Giver. He provides everything we need. We can count on Him to take care of us because, “He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.” (2 Timothy 2:13b) As His followers, we are called to reflect His giving heart to those around us.
Read MoreLet’s look at a powerful prayer of one man and ask God develop in us the perseverance and faithfulness to pursue His goal for our lives even in the face of rejection.
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