Believers are being pulled a thousand different ways these days. We’re told that we should get on certain bandwagons and that God won’t be pleased if we don’t. But something about this isn’t settling right, and many believers are not exactly sure how to feel about everything that is goingRead More →
Years ago, as I was just beginning to learn the principles of faith from God’s Word, I was struck by the number of sisters in Christ that I knew who were complaining about being single. They wanted to be married and felt they had been single long enough. They wereRead More →
Philippians 3:13-14(NLT) “13 No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, throughRead More →
Luke 19:5-6(NLT) “5 When Jesus came by, he looked up at Zacchaeus and called him by name. “Zacchaeus!” he said. “Quick, come down! I must be a guest in your home today.” 6 Zacchaeus quickly climbed down and took Jesus to his house in great excitement and joy. 7 ButRead More →
God tells us through the Apostle Paul in Galatians 6:9(NKJV), “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” This verse of scripture is extremely essential in the Christian life. The first indication that it’s packing aRead More →
In the Old Testament, Joshua 6 tells us about the fall of Jericho. In those days, it was customary for a city to wall itself off by building surrounding walls and gates as a way of protecting its citizens and possessions. Jericho had been even more diligent with securing itsRead More →
Several of my friends are single parents and raising children on their own. For some of them, relationships have been a revolving door. Some of those relationships looked promising, as if they were going to end in marriage, but things didn’t work out. While we don’t talk about it tooRead More →
What would you say is the greatest obstacle standing in the way of your happiness right now? Just about every believer in the Lord Jesus Christ would probably answer this question the same way. Jesus tells us in John 10:10(NKJV), “The thief does not come except to steal, and toRead More →
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, andRead More →
Life is moving at an increasingly accelerated rate. Some things are changing fast, but it is important that we also remember that some things will never change. As we examine what is happening all around us, we can see the devil is very busy, and we must also know thatRead More →
The Apostle Paul was a man that faced many hardships, including death on numerous occasions. He was imprisoned and had his fair share of enemies. If there was ever anyone that had a reason to throw in the towel and give up, it was the Apostle Paul, but he neverRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, In Psalm 1:1, You tell us that a person is blessed when they do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around yapping it up with those who love to sin, or who join in with people that get their kicks from mocking and makingRead More →
I’ve heard many lasting love stories from people that say they weren’t expecting to fall in love. Many would confirm that the reason their love is so special is because they met at a time when neither or at least one of them weren’t looking for love; it just happened.Read More →
In Mark 11:24(NIV), Jesus Christ says, “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” This is an extraordinarily wonderful truth! Our Great Big Powerful God has made it very plain that we have access to Him. SoRead More →
In the Old Testament, Isaiah 43 looks forward to the release of God’s people from their captivity, but it goes beyond their current situation of bondage in Babylon and looks even to our redemption through the Lord Jesus Christ. Heavenly Father gives them a great encouragement in Isaiah 43:19(NLT). HeRead More →
“I know He’s able to do it, but will He do it for me?” Even after all the miraculous records that are written in the Bible, many of us still struggle to trust God in our weakest, most vulnerable moments. Most of us can get over those minor hiccups inRead More →
John 10:10(NKJV) is a verse of scripture that most believers know, but many of us have not gotten to a place where its truth is actually manifested in our lives. Jesus declared in this verse, “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. IRead More →
Relationships are very delicate because, to a certain degree, you’re taking on someone else’s heart. It’s an expansion of your territory and influence. The time and energy that is spent towards finding out if you’re a good fit for one another can be filled with highs and lows, so becomingRead More →
1Samuel 1:10(NLT) tells us, “Hannah was in deep anguish, crying bitterly as she prayed to the LORD.” This woman knew a thing or two about emotional pain. Hannah’s husband, Elkanah, was good to her, but she was not his only wife. The other wife, Peninnah, had children, but Hannah didRead More →
We can be so stuck in the mode of struggle and strife that we can’t imagine what a life of peace and rest looks like. This happens when we become conditioned by fear because of the attacks waged against us by the enemy. It is indeed the devil’s intention toRead More →
The Word of God tells us in 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.” This verse is so simple and wonderful that many of us won’t let ourselves trust it. Our Heavenly Father tellsRead More →
Isaiah 40:31(NKJV)) says, “But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Every time I hear someone talk about how exhaustedRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, Life can seem like a rollercoaster sometimes. We pray to receive blessings and to accomplish goals that are really important to us, but it seems that very shortly after we receive them, things kinda go haywire. There are challenges and obstacles that come with the blessing, andRead More →
There are millions of Sisters with a dream in their hearts and they’ve tried to go after it, but time and time again, their efforts were squashed. The disappointment of this can be paralyzing. It’s like quicksand, preventing us from moving forward or upward. Our pumpkins may not turn intoRead More →
1 Corinthians 14:33 tells us that God is not the author of disorder, confusion, or chaos, but He is the One True God of peace. This yummy morsel of knowledge is extremely consequential to any believer’s quest to partner with the person that GodRead More →
A person I know has experienced setback after setback, and he is very confused why he can’t seem to get ahead in life. He is the kind of man that will literally give a person in need the shirt off his back, and he tries to treat everyone with respect.Read More →
Brian’s wife was diagnosed with ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, not long after they were married. Before they got married, they talked about how they couldn’t wait to retire and start traveling to the places they had both longed to see. Neither of them could’ve imaginedRead More →
There are some people who don’t like surprises of any kind. They don’t want surprise ingredients in their foods, don’t want surprise birthday parties, spontaneous trips, or surprise gifts. The idea of being presented with anything unexpectedly is a no-go for them, and they are not amused. The irony isRead More →
Hebrews 11:1 tells us that faith is the substance of things hoped for, and it is the evidence of things not seen. We can’t reach out and touch the substance of faith, but it is more powerful than anything you and I can imagine. Faith allows us to step intoRead More →
Believers should take time every day to reflect on what God has done for us through the Lord Jesus Christ. We should be so incredibly thankful that He has saved us, and not only this, He has chosen us to be His sons and daughters. Romans 8:29(NLT) tells us, “ForRead More →