Negative thoughts are often pessimistic, self-defeating, and critical in nature. They oppose a mindset that is aligned with Christ and frequently stem from fixating on the worst possible outcomes or circumstances. Many of us have adopted this habit from role models who exhibit similar patterns, and over time, it becomesRead More →
Loving God with all your heart isn’t about following a set of rules; rather it’s about diving into a deeply personal and meaningful relationship with Him. Imagine a deep friendship or a romantic partnership. It’s not merely about obeying a list of dos and don’ts; it’s about knowing the otherRead More →
Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) tells us, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” This verse emphasizes our Heavenly Father’s purpose for our lives—to reflect the likeness of Jesus Christ in every possibleRead More →
Psalm 100:1-2 (NLT) is a powerful exhortation to engage in joyful worship and praise towards God. It states: “1 A psalm of thanksgiving. Shout with joy to the LORD, all the earth! 2 Worship the LORD with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy.” This is a call to allRead More →
In a world where convenience often takes precedence over commitment, it’s not uncommon for individuals to adopt attitudes that prioritize ease over facing life’s inevitable difficulties. Jesus Christ taught in John 16:33(NLT), “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth youRead More →
Hebrews 11:30(NLT) states, “It was by faith that the people of Israel marched around Jericho for seven days, and the walls came crashing down.” This verse encourages us to keep the faith when it appears to us that life has put up an impenetrable wall, separating us from the victoryRead More →
Free-Will is a gift of God that we must intimately understand in our significant relationships. Many women pray for God to change a man for them, hoping He will alter a man’s thought patterns and behaviors without the man’s consent. However, this is an unrealistic expectation. Some women also waitRead More →
In Matthew 6:19-21 (NLT), Jesus Christ teaches us to discern the condition of the soul’s heart by observing what it treasures. This passage says, “19 Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 “but lay upRead More →
When Kaia finished college six years ago, she promised herself that she would work a few years in the corporate arena, and then go back to school for her masters. She wanted to enter grad school immediately after graduating college, but life kept getting in the way, despite her convictions.Read More →
When our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, walked the earth and carried out God’s mission, he always spoke, taught, and lived the truth. Not once did he ever deviate from God’s truth, and he made his absolute allegiance to God’s truth plain to us in John 6:38(NKJV), when he declared,Read More →
As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, all of us go through periods when life feels like we’re getting hit with one obstacle after the other. God tells us in Romans 8:37 that we are more than conquerors through Jesus Christ. Because of what our Heavenly Father accomplished through ourRead More →
God’s Word tells us in Hebrew 11:6 that faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. It’s the title deed that we have the thing we’ve prayed to receive before that thing arrives. Over the last hundred years, God’s people have received more revelationRead More →
Margie looked very worried when her friend, Doreen, didn’t show up for the lunch date they had planned. It was at their favorite Mexican spot, and Doreen was late. She’s never late. Margie picked up her phone and looked at it one more time. While still in her hand, aRead More →
Abraham’s example in the Old Testament is so profoundly important to us because his deep and great desire was ultimately matched by his deep and abiding faith in God. Known as Abram before God changed his name, Abraham desperately wanted to be a father, and this didn’t just happen toRead More →
Whether it’s the loss of a dear person in our lives that has passed away or the heartbreak of a relationship that has fallen apart, these hurtful experiences can be devastating, and it might feel as though we’ll never get over them. In a relationship that has ended, sometimes weRead More →
Genesis 2:7 tells us that God formed Adam from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into Adam’s nostrils and he became a living person. Genesis 2:21 says that God caused Adam to fall into a deep sleep, and then took a rib from Adam’s bodyRead More →
As we journey deeper into the truths of God’s Word, we begin to see our Heavenly Father’s order for the universe in amazing ways. He tells us in 1Corinthians 14:33 that He is not the author of disorder and chaos; He is a God of order and peace, and theseRead 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Pessimism is a tendency or habit of seeing the worst in situations, things, and people. It’s one of the many threats to our contentment and fulfillment in life. People who feel this way are generally unhappy with their lives, and they have little to no confidence about the future. So,Read More →
Human Beings are not all that complicated, and that’s news for a lot of people. They’d like to think of themselves as incredibly unique and multi-faceted individuals. It sounds eccentric and interesting, but there’s not much to that. God makes it plain to us that our identity is in Christ,Read More →
Genesis 3:8-9(NLT) informs us, “8 When the cool evening breezes were blowing, the man and his wife heard the LORD God walking about in the garden. So they hid from the LORD God among the trees. 9 Then the LORD God called to the man, “Where are you?”” We canRead More →
“I’m not perfect and neither are you.” Has anyone ever made this statement to you? When Christians give Godly wisdom and advice to someone that may have an issue, sometimes this is the response we receive. People immediately get offended because they think we’re being judgmental. In Luke 6:42(NLT), JesusRead More →