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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Proverbs 18:22(ESV) says, “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.” This “good thing” that our Heavenly Father is telling us about in this verse is a blessing that comes from Him. It’s evident that His Will is that a wife should beRead More →
Romans 14:23 (NLT) “But if you have doubts about whether or not you should eat something, you are sinning if you go ahead and do it. For you are not following your convictions. If you do anything you believe is not right, you are sinning.” “I’d rather be safe thanRead More →
Psalms 125:1 (NLT) “Those who trust in the Lord are as secure as Mount Zion; they will not be defeated but will endure forever.” It’s no secret the times are perilous, and it feels like danger and destruction are hitting closer and closer to home. We might be tempted toRead More →
Romans 12:2 (NLT) “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” God tells us in John 10:10Read More →
Psalms 23:5 (NLT) “You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.” After she gave her life to Christ, Tasha changed more than she could ever have imagined. She had endured a tremendousRead More →
Genesis 3:9 (NLT) “Then the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” Spiritually speaking, we’ve got some place to be. This is urgent, and it must be thought of in this way. We have a destiny in the Lord Jesus Christ and a purpose within the Plan andRead More →
God tells us in Proverbs 3:5 to trust in Him with all our hearts, and He tells us not to lean on our own understanding. When we lean on something, we expect it to hold us up. We believe it will support us come what may. God tells us notRead More →
James 5:16 (NLT) “And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.” I don’t know about you, but I know quite a few believers that have been praying for the same special desireRead More →
It may not seem like it, but life is supposed to make sense. That’s the way God designed it. 1Corinthians 14:33 tells us that “God is not the author of confusion, but of peace.” Our Heavenly Father never intended for life to be chaotic and confusing, but life on earthRead More →
Matthew 5:14-16 (NLT) “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In theRead More →
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NLT) “Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth winsRead More →
Melinda and Shawn had been friends since they were kids. Their moms were best friends, so they had plenty of play dates and were joined at the hip as they got older. In high school, they were inseparable and shared everything, but as their friendship continued to grow through college,Read More →
Allen and Tiffany had a very rocky engagement, and most of their friends felt they weren’t ready for marriage. They thought they were. After dating six months, they got engaged, and never really seemed to enjoy being a couple. They frequently argued and there was very little they’d agree on.Read More →
I don’t know about you, but to me, the Apostle James is very straightforward and to the point in the New Testament Book of James. As the Holy Spirit moved upon him to write this Book in the Bible, we can see a lot of our Master Jesus’s imprint onRead More →
1 Corinthians 10:13(NLT) “The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.” When myRead More →
God, the Creator of all that we survey, the all-mighty, all-powerful, One True Living God, desires to have a relationship with each of us. He wanted to be so near to us that He has made our bodies the temple of His Holy Spirit. God lives in all those whoRead More →
“For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 (NLT) Spiritual warfare is described as a battle against the evil spiritual forces of darknessRead More →
Matthew 5:14-15(NLT) “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house.” Have you everRead More →
Long nights of prayer, hours of fasting, and groping for the Lord to receive answers, it’s been a long journey, but finally the blessing has manifested. All of it has brought you to this place. You patiently endured. Your faith remained anchored in Christ, and because it did, you provedRead More →
It’s so easy to look at the disappointments of life and think we can’t do anything about them. Many of us sink into sadness. We curl up in a ball and cry until there’s no more tears left because things look as though we don’t have other others, but thisRead More →
“Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!” Matthew 26:41(NLT) Most of us have grown into adulthood understanding that we need to find a job or career and settle into it. We know that weRead More →
For most of us, when we were children, we were carefree and approached life very innocently. It wasn’t until we matured a bit that we learned how to worry and be anxious about things. Of course, it didn’t help that the world can be a very unkind place. It taughtRead More →
Melissa and Angie got together for their usual lunch break, and Angie was heated yet again. She had a few choice words with one of their coworkers and couldn’t wait to tell Melissa all about it. Melissa is a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, and her calm demeaner andRead More →
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NLT) “All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give themRead More →