One of the most defining characteristics of true disciples of Christ is placing ourselves under the scrutiny of God’s Word. We make ourselves accountable to what God says because this demonstrates our obedience and humility towards Him. Sometimes, it’s not enough to just look at the surface stuff, but toRead More →
Jesus Christ said in John 15:8(NLT), “When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father.” As God’s children, Jesus makes it clear that we are in the fruit producing business. There can be no doubt in our minds that God requires somethingRead More →
Romans 8:28(NKJV) is a verse of scripture that is even well-known among those that haven’t made Jesus Christ the Lord and Savior of their lives. This truth is a source of comfort and encouragement for all who follow Christ. In it, God declares, “And we know that all things workRead More →
Psalm 19:1-4(NLT) 1 The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. 2 Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. 3 They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard. 4 Yet their message has gone throughoutRead More →
1Corinthians 6:12-13(NLT) 12 You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. And even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to anything. 13 You say, “Food was made for the stomach, and the stomach for food.” (This isRead More →
In case you haven’t noticed, it is quite a bit more challenging these days to maintain a healthy and thriving relationship. This is particularly true when it comes to relationships that we hope will turn into marriage one day. People might come up with a dozen different reasons for whyRead More →
A very good friend and sister-in-Christ told me that when a man truly loves a woman, peace in the relationship will follow. Her statement places an incredible amount of responsibility on the man, but still, I remember asking myself how in the world did she come to this realization. SheRead More →
Revelations 3:7-8(NLT) “7 Write this letter to the angel of the church in Philadelphia. This is the message from the one who is holy and true, the one who has the key of David. What he opens, no one can close; and what he closes, no one can open: 8Read More →
God’s Word is packed full of His truth, wisdom, promises, and prophecy. Everything that He has spoken in His Word has come to pass, and it is no mistake that He tells us about the future. He wants us to know, and most importantly, be prepared for what is toRead More →
Before his sacrifice, in John 17, Jesus Christ prayed what is considered by many to be truly the Lord’s prayer. This is not the prayer he taught the disciples in Matthew 6 in his Sermon on the Mount. In that prayer, our Blessed Redeemer gave the disciples that were withRead More →
Often in our lives, we do not take our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at his Word. When it comes to our desires to partner with a wonderful spouse, we pray about it, give it over to him, but then we’re very quick to take it back. A lot ofRead More →
When Chaim met Olivia, it wasn’t exactly love at first sight. Initially, he thought she was bossy and opinionated, and she talked a bit too much for his taste, but it was easy to see how smart she was. Her smile was out of this world, and he found himselfRead More →
Colossians 3:14(NLT) “Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.” There are quite a few single Christian women that are praying fervently to cross paths with their future husbands. They become so used to the posture of praying to receive that when they finallyRead More →
A daughter of a dear friend was utterly heartbroken and nothing her mother did to try and console her was working. The daughter had received a word of prophecy from a very well-known young prophet. He told her that she would meet her spouse in six months. Well, six monthsRead More →
2Peter 3:9(ESV) assures us, “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” God has promised us a rich inheritance in the Lord Jesus Christ, and it will beRead More →
Some of us think that we can say whatever comes to our mind. We’ve made a habit of allowing words to roll from our lips without considering how it might impact others. This is a dangerous game to play. Proverbs 18:21(NLT) tells us, “The tongue can bring death or life;Read More →
A woman of God that I absolutely adore recently celebrated her 40th wedding anniversary. That’s a milestone for any couple, especially for those that are still working towards their first year of marriage. When someone asked my friend what she thought she had done differently than most women to snagRead More →
More frequently than perhaps any other time that we know, people are not who they make themselves out to be. Back in the day, not only was meeting new people and potential partners fairly simple, everyday people didn’t seem to be nearly as complicated as they are now. Usual routinesRead More →
Luke 6:37-38(NLT) “37 Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together toRead More →
“For I know the plans I have for you. Declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11(NLT) When I was eighteen years old, I thought I would marry my high school sweetheart one day. The seasonedRead More →
The phrase “easier said than done” is very common, and I’m sure most of us have heard it. The dynamic nature of life presents all kinds of situations and circumstances that give this phrase a continual workout. Our tendency is to think that just because something looks easy that itRead More →
From the very beginning, our Heavenly Father established the reality that life is dynamic and ever-changing. He designed it this way to accommodate our growth in the Lord Jesus Christ. God’s desire is that we go higher and higher spiritually, learning to walk completely by faith and not by sight.Read More →
The rules of dating in a way that leads to marriage are not exactly outlined in the Bible in a step-by-step format. In fact, some have complained that not much about dating is specifically covered in God’s Word. This is because God never intended that dating should be the ‘thing’Read More →
Jeremiah 17:-7-8(NLT) “7 But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence. 8 They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by longRead More →
Having a significant person in your life that you can lean on is a beautiful blessing. God even says so in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12(NLT). This passage states, “Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out andRead More →
The earth is good grooming ground for God’s children. He created it for our habitation, and in it He placed everything human beings would ever need to grow in faith. Our Heavenly Father is perfect beyond perfection. He’s magnificent beyond magnificence and intelligent beyond intelligence. He knows everything, and HeRead More →
“Could it be that the reason you’re so frustrated with life is because things didn’t work out with your man?” A mutual friend asked Adrienne this question because she seemed to be having a tough week. She didn’t want to be around anyone, and this was unusual for a personRead More →
“Get in the car, mom, I want to take you somewhere special, but you can’t look.” This is what my daughter said on the way to my Mother’s Day surprise. She took me to one of my favorite restaurants and kept me blindfolded the entire way. During the 15 minutesRead More →
Life was designed by God to be a very dynamic journey. It’s often filled with wonderful highs and devastating lows. It ebbs and flows, and this is to be expected. God didn’t keep it a secret that life would be challenging, but life wasn’t designed by God to be oneRead More →
Having just graduated from college, I was young, overly confident, and ready to make my mark in the world. I wanted to move away from my small hometown as quick as possible, but Sister Pat seemed intent on raining on my parade. As time went on, things did not turnRead More →