-
·
The Cross Was the End of Who You Used to Be
What Jesus finished didn’t just save you—it fundamentally changed you Romans 6:6 (NLT) tells us, “We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin.” The cross was something Jesus endured, and it was something you were…
-
·
The Excuse Instead of the Truth
Isaiah 61:3 (NLT) tells us, “To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory.” That’s the promise. That’s what God offers. But…
-
·
When It Hurts and God Doesn’t Stop It
I think a lot of us have asked this question, even if we didn’t say it out loud: “God, if You knew this would hurt me, why didn’t You stop it?” That question doesn’t come from a place of rebellion—it comes from trying to understand how a good God allows something that feels so painful…
-
·
God’s Confidence, Our Calling
Life has a way of shaking our confidence. Somewhere along the way—through heartbreak, disappointment, or even childhood pain—we can start to forget who we are and whose we are. But God’s confidence was never taken from us; it’s still inside, waiting to rise again. The truth is, we don’t need to find confidence—we just need…
-
·
Just Friends — It Is Possible, but the Line Is Very Thin
Walking the Line Between Friendship and Feelings It’s not impossible for a man and woman to be just friends—to keep it a 100% friendship without romance or having any false expectations. But we have to be real with ourselves, when it comes to friendships with the opposite sex, that line can get razor thin. It…
-
·
The God Who Makes It Happen
Trusting His Timing, Not Ours Isaiah 60:22 (NLT): “At the right time, I, the Lord, will make it happen.” The truth revealed in Isaiah 60:22 is a powerful promise—it reminds us that timing belongs to God, not us. And if we’re honest, that’s a truth most of us have to keep revisiting. Because when waiting…
-
·
Come Out of Hiding
As we move through our day-to-day lives, we’re occupied with whatever life throws at us. Whether it’s work, recreation, worship, or family, some of us wear all the different hats and seem to do so effortlessly. The people we know and love expect certain things from us, and we’ve learned over time to meet their…
-
·
Where Our Faith Must Be
Our failure to receive God’s provision is probably the greatest issue among most believers that are waiting year after year for the manifestation of a blessing. When we’re sold out to our faith in Him, we know there’s no such thing as God withholding His blessings from us, and there is no such thing as…
-
·
Keep Bitterness out of Your Relationship
It doesn’t matter what it is that we are praying to Heavenly Father to receive, it is our responsibility to build the landing strip for that blessing to land. We must spiritually prepare to receive it so that we not only have the spiritual strength to reach out and grab it, but we must have…
-
·
When God Says Yes, We Move
There’s a saying that God has three answers to our prayers, “yes, wait, or no.” I believe those three should be changed to “yes, wait, or not ready.” 1John 5:14-15(NKJV) tells us, “14 Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.…
-
·
Setting Boundaries That Preserve Your Peace
Our Heavenly Father has secured our salvation through the sacrifice of our beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9(NLT) says, “8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may…
-
·
God Elevates and Promotes Us
“How do I bring my whole self to the table?” This is a question I never thought to ask when I was managing all the stuff that comes with being a young adult dealing with real- life transition. I was excited about possibilities and never thought about the me I was becoming, just the me…
-
·
Stretch to Take Hold of the Promise
Genesis 18 tells us that three men came to visit Abraham. This record suggests that he recognized they were not ordinary men, because he ran to meet them and bowed himself to the ground before the leader of the three. He then offered them hospitality, as was customary during the time in which he lived.…
-
·
When What We’ve Seen Paralyzes Our Faith
We are spiritual beings with a soul, housed in a body. This truth is very important to understanding our identity as God’s children. So many people are struggling today because they have no clear sense of purpose; they don’t truly know who they are. Life feels like a maze they keep walking through, but never…
-
·
The Struggle with Sin
In 1Corinthians 13:12(NLT), the Apostle Paul said “Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely.” Paul is teaching us about…
-
·
Believe and You Will Receive
Jesus Christ taught in Mark 11:23-24(NLT), “23 I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. 24 I tell you, you can pray for…
-
·
Moving to Your Next Level
In 1Corinthians 3:10(NKJV), the Apostle Paul referred to himself as a wise master-builder. He said “According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it.” This verse is…
-
·
Are You Really That Deep?
We live in an environment where people are experiencing many conditions that stem from a false identity of themselves. Some pretend to have it all together, but inside they are falling apart because they don’t feel secure. From the very beginning, God wired humanity to feel good about themselves, and this ‘feeling good’ stems from…
-
·
Going All out for God
Our Master Jesus said in Matthew 21:22(ESV), “And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” Every need and blessing are included in the truth he’s spoken in this verse. No good thing is left out, and he would not have told us this good news if it were not so.…
-
·
God’s Plan for Your Life Is Perfect
We have got to start believing that if we follow God’s Word, life will be infinitely sweeter. As history records and time progresses, we see people turning their backs on God in huge numbers. As believers and followers of Christ and children of the One True Living God, we should pause and think about this.…
-
·
You Love Him, but He Doesn’t Love Jesus
2Corinthians 6:14(ESV) says, “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?” Many single believers struggle with applying the discipline and wisdom of this verse to their own lives. The challenges of being a single person that is looking to cross paths with…
-
·
Why the Lord Said ‘Don’t Do It’
Ephesians 2:8(ESV) says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” There is nothing that any human being can accomplish or attempt to do in life that does not involve God’s grace. We cannot even get up from where we’re sitting…
-
·
Getting to Know the Person of Jesus Christ
Someone said to me, “I know plenty of people that say they are saved, but they are doing the same things I do, and some of them are even doing worse.” A lot of people can be turned away from salvation because of this. They might think to themselves, “What difference will it make if…
-
·
The Blessing of Communication
In modern society, there are countless books written about the art of communication. Just about everyone recognizes how powerful words can be. Not only is it powerful when the right words are spoken, but it can be equally powerful when the wrong words are not spoken, but kept to one’s self. God tells us in…
-
·
When A Growth Spurt is Near
“I just don’t understand where God is taking me!” How many of us have felt this way? It’s a season where nothing you thought you knew before applies to the life you’re living right now. All of us want to feel as though we’re in control of certain things. It makes us feel secure in…
-
·
Meeting the Man of Your Dreams after 50
You’re never too old to meet someone new, but after 50 years of age, meeting the person you always dreamed you’d meet requires a shift. Not only must you change the way you think, but there might be other things or attributes you may need to change as well. Quite frankly, it used to be…
-
·
Separating Our Wants from Our Needs
Jesus Christ said in Mark 11:23-24(NLT), “23 I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. 24 I tell you, you can pray for…
-
·
Reclaiming Your Faith
You would be hard pressed to find a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ that doesn’t long in their hearts to know more about getting answers to prayer. It’s true! We love other people and want the best for them. We pray for God’s people all over the world, and try to live right and…
-
·
Good Men ARE Plentiful!
Too many times, we hear women complain about how few good men there seem to be out there, but long ago I made a commitment to myself that I would never take a ride on that band-wagon. I’m sure you’ve been in circles where you’ve heard someone say something negative like ‘all men cheat’, ‘they…