At the end of the day, none of us are sure or aware of what is going to happen in the next moment, day, month, or year. We have no clue. At any moment, life can change within less time than it takes to blink an eye. God has allRead More →
We are spiritual beings having an earth experience. One of the biggest mistakes we can make as earth dwellers is to forget this truth. In Ephesians 1:3(NLT), God tells us that He has “blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ.” EveryRead More →
When our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, was asked by a teacher of religious law, “What is the most important commandment?” He answered in Mark 12:29-30(NLT), “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The LORD our God is the one and only LORD. And you must love theRead More →
I have a few friends that have been waiting on a blessing from God and this desire has been the subject of their prayers for a while. Most of them are praying to cross paths and have a relationship with the man God has ordained them to marry, and theyRead More →
1 John 3:16-18 (NLT) “16 We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters. 17 If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in needRead More →
Philippians 4:7-8 (NLT) “7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. 8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, andRead More →
“Are you happy?” Jordan’s husband texted her while he was at work one evening. She’d been telling him for weeks how unappreciated she felt in their marriage, and he had taken her out for dinner the night before in hopes of beginning to turn things around. But truthfully, he wasn’tRead More →
Accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior is not a small matter. People have lists of things that are important to them, but the most important decision that any human being can make is to accept Christ and receive the salvation he offers. The Book of Revelation hits thisRead More →
Proverbs 18:22(NLT) “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.” I was watching a movie the other day and the first scene was two young boys playing on the playground. They saw a pretty girl playing alone and ran up to her andRead More →
Romans 4:20-21(NIV) tells us that Abraham, “did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.” Abraham was radical in his faith in God, and weRead More →
I attended a symposium a few months back, and the speaker was extremely knowledgeable. I had been excited to attend because it would cover an aspect of relationships that has been problematic for many people for quite a long time. As it began, it was clear to me that itRead More →
Proverbs 4:23 (ESV) “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” A couple of months ago, I called my dear friend, Sheila, on the night she was preparing for her first date out with Quinn, a man she’d recently been introduced to. They metRead More →
Ephesians 5:5(AMP) “For be sure of this: no immoral, impure, or greedy person—for that one is [in effect] an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God [for such a person places a higher value on something other than God].” Many of us spend quite a bit ofRead More →
John 16:23-24 (NLT) “23 At that time you won’t need to ask me for anything. I tell you the truth, you will ask the Father directly, and he will grant your request because you use my name. 24 You haven’t done this before. Ask, using my name, and you willRead More →
Ms. Mattie was quite fond of Deanna because she was so sweet and always took time to chat some mornings in their break room at work. On one of those mornings, they talked about Deanna’s desire to find the right man and how challenging it had been in the past.Read More →
Philippians 4:6 (NLT) “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” God tells us in His Word that blessings increase their flow when we become sold out in our hearts and minds that what God says HeRead More →
All believers can receive the infilling of the Holy Spirit, and when we give our lives to Christ, the Spirit anoints us with special abilities. These abilities are an outward demonstration of what we have received inwardly. As we walk in the Spirit daily, God wants us to share ourRead More →
Luke 14:28-29(NLT) 28 “But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it? 29 Otherwise, you might complete only the foundation before running out of money, and then everyoneRead More →
A great commitment to make and keep for yourself is to never feel down about yourself or your own life. Always think and feel the best about the potential God has given you in Christ, and delight in the reality that He has great things in store for you. JesusRead More →
2 Corinthians 5:7 (ESV) “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 is a simple verse, but it is packed to the brim and running over with wisdom, strategy, and guidance for a successful Christian life. To walk by faith is to live by faith. It’s toRead More →
Jesus Christ said in Luke 12:48 (NLT), “But someone who does not know, and then does something wrong, will be punished only lightly. When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.” Our LordRead More →
Jennifer woke up on Christmas morning with a nagging headache and a heavy weight in the pit of her stomach. A year ago, after quitting a series of desk jobs that she felt drained her creatively, she started her own cookie business, but it hadn’t been nearly as profitable asRead More →
Psalm 37:4(NLT) “Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart’s desires.” In Matthew 25:1-13, Jesus Christ teaches us about our readiness for his coming through a parable regarding 10 bridesmaids and their bridegroom. It is of course spiritually significant to all of us, but we shouldRead More →
James 1:19(NLT) “Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.” Anyone that has experienced the blessing of a significant relationship understands how crucial communication is to maintain it. James 1:19 sheds light on the reality thatRead More →
Genesis 2:18 (NLT) “Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” Whether out of necessity or choice, women today are driven to do it all themselves. They don’t feel they need theRead More →
Happily married with a close-knit family, Linda has so much to be thankful for. She’s been on the same job for the last 15 years, everyone loves her, and she and her husband are what most would consider a quintessential couple that is “living comfortably.” They don’t overspend, but takeRead More →
Isaiah 10:27(NLT) “In that day the LORD will end the bondage of his people. He will break the yoke of slavery and lift it from their shoulders.” A revolving door goes around repeatedly, allowing people to both go in and go out. A revolving door relationship is one that isRead More →
It’s time! God says it’s time up for ignoring that elephant in the room! It’s that thing you don’t like to talk about because it makes you uncomfortable. We usually ignore the painful feelings and emotions that come up every time we think about relationships, situations, and experiences we regret.Read More →
God’s extraordinary prophecy in Isaiah 9:6(KJV) proclaims, “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Undoubtedly, many of God’sRead More →
Malachi 3:8 (NLT) “Should people cheat God? Yet you have cheated me! “But you ask, ‘What do you mean? When did we ever cheat you?’ “You have cheated me of the tithes and offerings due to me.” When we were at our worst, God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, toRead More →