How to Know You're Walking in the Spirit

Do you want to learn to walk in the way of the Spirit? It takes practice. It takes humility. It takes community. But it is possible.

Daily Devotion, Identity in ChristMark EshelmanSeptember 12, 2025JesusComment

I No Longer Live?

What God wants for us is our best. He is not only a God to be feared, but a God who loves us beyond measure. He doesn’t only act in a loving way; He actually is love.

Daily Devotion, Identity in ChristMark EshelmanSeptember 8, 2025JesusComment

Held Together by Love

As we heal mentally, emotionally, in heart, and in spirit, the love of God becomes more evident, and we become thankful for the love that controls, constrains, and literally holds us together.

Daily Devotion, Identity in ChristMark EshelmanSeptember 5, 2025JesusComment

From Rules to Relationship

So how do we need to reorient ourselves from rules to relationship with God? To change our behavior, we need to change our heart. To change our heart, we need to change our real beliefs.

Authority and Power Conveyed

We have both the power and the authority to do God’s will; we have neither when we try to serve God in our own strength and resources.

Editor's Picks, DiscipleshipNeil T. AndersonAugust 18, 2025Neil T. Anderson, Most PopularComment

Living Out Your Power in Christ

Our Lord’s model of discipleship was to prayerfully choose twelve disciples. He invited them to come with Him and observe. The next step was to do ministry together. The third step of discipleship is to have them do the ministry, and He would observe.

Editor's Picks, DiscipleshipNeil T. AndersonAugust 13, 2025Neil T. Anderson, Most PopularComment

Contentment

What do you gain through contentment? You probably won’t gain what your flesh craves, but everything your soul desires like love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Daily Devotion, DiscipleshipNeil T. AndersonAugust 11, 2025Neil T. Anderson, Godliness, Happiness, 1 Timothy, Contentment, Joy, ThankfulnessComment

You are Salt and Light — Part 2

If we can’t get along with each other, it will be hard to recognize us from the culture around us. Yes, we are all broken and all different, but God’s love is working in the heart of every single believer so we can let God shine.

Daily Devotion, Identity in ChristMark EshelmanAugust 8, 2025Friends, Friendship, Identity in Christ, John, 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. AndersonAugust 6, 2025Neil T. Anderson, Godliness, Happiness, 1 Timothy, Contentment, Joy, ThankfulnessComment

Counterfeit Gifts

Satan seeks to counterfeit the spiritual gifts God has given the Church. Are you buying in to his lies?

Daily DevotionNeil T. AndersonAugust 4, 20251 Corinthians, Pharaoh, Neil T. Anderson, Counterfeit, Magic, Sorcerer, PsychicComment

You are Salt and Light — Part 1

Jesus says that we are already salt and light. In context, this means that we are God’s change agents on assignment.

Daily Devotion, Identity in ChristMark EshelmanAugust 1, 2025Friends, Friendship, Identity in Christ, John, JesusComment

The Power to Name

How our words reflect God’s image and shape the world.

Daily Devotion, Editor's Picks, DiscipleshipAbby BatsonJuly 25, 2025Leadership, LeadersComment

Chemical Imbalance?

Are your thoughts stemming from a chemical imbalance or from a raging spiritual battle for your mind? Honesty is key in finding the answer.

Overcoming Shame

Piling on guilt and shame is detrimental to our mental health and doesn’t promote righteous living. We should be empowered by the love of God to not shame one another or ourselves; rather build each other up.

The Wisdom of Listening

Listening is a sign of wisdom and care. Simply by listening—both to others and during devotional time—we can grow spiritually and strengthen relationships.

What’s the Story You’re Telling?

As Christ followers, we are reminded of the powerful impact our words have on others. Being mindful of our speech is essential to reflect the love and grace that guide our faith in daily interactions.

Identity in ChristChristian RogersJuly 11, 2025Neil T. Anderson, Leadership, LeadersComment

Qualities of a Good Christian Leader

Christian 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.

Identity in ChristNeil T. AndersonJuly 7, 2025Neil T. Anderson, Leadership, LeadersComment

Confession is Good for the Soul

Confession is a powerful spiritual tool that God has given us. The more we understand it and use it, the more powerful it becomes.

Daily Devotion, Identity in ChristMark EshelmanJuly 4, 2025Friends, Friendship, Identity in Christ, John, JesusComment