Do you give thanks on the bright days and in the storms of life? Even when the rain keeps coming and the skies are gray, learn to give thanks and express your gratitude to God. In doing so, you acknowledge that He is the Sovereign God and that He has a plan and purpose for your life.
Read MoreA Christian leader should be identified by his commitment to the truth, his righteous life and his servant's heart.
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 MoreWe tend to move toward that which we focus upon, and the direction of your spiritual focus is of critical importance. So where is your focus—on your sin, or on the truth of who you are in Christ and the power available to you by His Spirit?
Read MoreLife changes when you’re middle aged. Be encouraged to keep pressing forward, slow and steady, as we observe some truths from God’s Word that are applicable to this stage in life.
Read MoreWhat role does music play in your life? Are you filling your mind and home with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs? Or are you allowing destructive music to rob you of your joy and vitality in the Lord?
Read MoreWhen life doesn’t go as you hoped, do you tend toward self-centeredness? Or are you willing to sacrificially serve others? It’s not easy, that’s for sure. Yet we can take comfort in the fact that Jesus not only set us the example, but he also enables us to have the same attitude he had.
Read MoreThe devil's bark is much bigger than his bite. Stand firm in the faith and resist him, and he will flee.
Read MoreFreedom is often thought to be found in total independence from any external control or rule. Christians have received such a marvelous gift that we should remember and celebrate our salvation, or Independence Day, from the control of sin.
Read MoreEven if someone is different, difficult, or even despicable, as Christ-followers, we are not exempt from expressing and acting in love. In fact, it may be that God uses the person who is so different from you to test your ability to love.
Read MoreWhen you deny yourself, you invite God to take the throne of your life, to occupy what is rightfully His, so that you may function as a person who is spiritually alive in Christ. Denying yourself is essential to spiritual freedom.
Read MoreEver hear complaining about the youth of today? Maybe you’ve done it yourself? Don’t get caught in the trap of moaning and groaning. It doesn’t fix anything and only feeds bitterness. Instead of whining about the next generation, focus on praising and praying!
Read MoreContinue to get to know God for Who He really is. Wrestle with Him through your most difficult trials. And enjoy His company throughout your most delightful days. You’ll find that the more you get to know Him, the more you’ll love Him.
Read MoreAnger is a God-given emotion. We are never instructed to deny our anger, but we are told to manage our emotional life by believing the truth and having the right goals for our lives. The basis for our emotional stability is our identity, acceptance, security and significance in Christ.
Read MoreHow does a Christian establish a true sense of worth? Unlike this world, the ground before the cross is level. We all have the same standing in Christ. We find our sense of worth in our new identity and in our growth in character.
Read MoreGod is always walking with you and has a plan to bring you healing. He isn’t phased by your anger or distance or shame; instead, He walks through each of those things with you.
Read MoreSatan tempts us to sin and stops us in our tracks by accusations, but his most insidious weapon is deception, because we don’t know when we are being deceived. Continue reading for 8 places you may be found to be deceived.
Read MoreAccording to God’s Word, we have a rich inheritance in Christ. The problem is many Christians do not know it or fail to comprehend this incredible truth about being a joint heir with Jesus. God’s promises need to be claimed, and His truth needs to be believed in order for it to be effective in our lives.
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