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 2022, and here are a few priorities to consider for your Christmas season!
Read MoreAdvent Conspiracy is a funny phrase, right? In the Lord’s plan to redeem and restore his creation, He conspired through Jesus to bring good news, bind up the brokenhearted, and proclaim freedom. In the Advent Conspiracy, we conspire to overcome the cultural weight of an over-commercialized season by worshiping fully, spending less, giving more, and loving all.
Read MoreSpiritual warfare is better understood as a truth encounter rather than a power encounter. All the darkness of the world cannot withstand the light of Jesus.
Read MoreThe Church has been commissioned to continue Christ’s ministry of setting captives free and binding up the brokenhearted. To be an effective instrument in His hand, we must be liberated in Christ and be totally dependent on Him.
Read MoreAs with our spiritual ancestors, the shame of sin can also trigger the flight, fight, and freeze response, but when we practice dwelling in awe and wonder of the grace of the Lord Jesus, , we won’t be in fear of or enslaved by anything or anyone else!
Read MoreDoes it feel easy or hard to praise God right now? Is there something in your life that makes it difficult to declare God’s goodness and love? Giving thanks is the means to experience God’s goodness and sovereignty because it changes our perspective and opens our eyes to truly see Him.
Read MoreDon't cover over your emotions. Suppression isn't good for you, for others, or for your relationship with God. God knows the thoughts and intentions of our hearts, and others can often sense that something is wrong.
Read MoreIs your refusal to wave the white flag of surrender to life’s uncertainties and sufferings keeping you from experiencing the love of God? The battle ground for the love of God is where all battles originate.
Read MoreSupernatural forces are at work on planet Earth. We live in the natural world, but we are involved in a spiritual war.
Read MoreHow can we know that God is God if we are in anxious turmoil? Let’s look at some practical, real-life solutions for keeping anxiety at bay so that we can know the God who is the Prince of Peace!
Read MoreLife may be short and hard, but our days can be full and joyous. Let your eyes witness and watch those around you who are thankful, selfless and hardworking. As we watch them, let’s find ways to be inspired and to pass on that inspiration to others around us.
Read MoreAs believers, we have a responsibility to understand God’s character, His Word, and His Ways. No one else can learn and seek wisdom for you. Then, we have a responsibility to seek to understand others so that we can either move forward together or respond with grace and truth if we are on different sides of an issue.
Read MoreMuch of Halloween is focused on what some might call the “paranormal.” So what is the paranormal? Is it real or is it just pretend? Some paranormal “occurrences” are nothing but fraudulent hoaxes. Yet some paranormal activities are very real and spiritually significant.
Read MoreIf you fail to take God as your refuge, the fear of man will control your life. When you make God your sanctuary, you free yourself to live a life that glorifies God.
Read MoreHalloween is full of all sorts of activities that many people enjoy and celebrate, but the practices surrounding Halloween should cause Christians to ask important spiritual questions. Here are some frequently asked questions we should consider!
Read MoreA common misconception of the spiritual world is that some problems are psychological and some are spiritual. This implies a division between the human soul and spirit, which does not exist.
Read MoreThroughout Scripture, we are instructed to forgive those who have hurt us—not for their sake, but for ours. Forgiveness frees us from the root of bitterness that weighs us down and prevents us from serving the Lord freely. Through forgiveness, we can learn important lessons that may be painful but result in freedom.
Read MoreThe Word of God is the only offensive weapon in the armor of God; it is eternal—a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.
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