Peace, Not Pressure
I cannot overemphasize the peace of God.
In a world of hyper-anxiety, stress, worry, fear, and depression, one of the most valuable spiritual commodities a believer could possess is the tangible […]
I Am Not the Christ
“I am not the Christ.” — John the Baptist
As good as it is to know who you are in Christ, it’s just as good to know who you are not.
This […]
Unseen Realities
“For in my inner self, I delight in God’s law” (Romans 7:22).
Have you discovered (realized yet) that you have an inner self and an outer self? One is led by […]
Mindful, Thoughtful, Peaceful
“My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness” (James 1:19-20).
Mindful.
Thoughtful.
Peaceful.
These […]
Redefine Your Perfect Self
Growing up, I got it in my head that anything less than perfect was terrible. No one told me this; and it wasn’t something demanded or even expected in our […]
It Takes Training
I have good news and bad news. The good news is your right-standing with God (your righteousness in Christ) is never based on your feelings. The bad news […]
You Don’t Have to Go There
As a reminder: the reactions of the flesh profit nothing.
Outbursts of anger, frustration, and the like, are all just weaknesses of our soul. The Bible gives us clear […]
God of Another Chance
He's the God of another chance. And another chance. And another chance. And another chance. And another chance. And another chance. And another chance. And another chance. And another chance...
Who Are You Running From?
I recently listened to a podcast by Steven Furtick and he said something I could relate to: Everyone’s running from something or somebody. Even if that somebody is […]
Your Belief System Matters
Satan knows how we see ourselves is a key element to our relationship with God. His goal is to get us to re-think EVERYTHING about God, about life, […]
Don’t Be Afraid to Show Weakness
Do you remember the story about the man with the withered hand?
The Bible says Jesus went into a synagogue and noticed a man with a weakness. His hand […]
What You Consume Matters
This article first appeared on The Christian Broadcasting Network
I grew up with a disorder called hypoglycemia. Basically, it was […]
Consider Your Mirror
I recently had the opportunity to minister to a group of ladies at a women’s conference. I shared with them from 2 Corinthians 3:18, which says, “But we all, […]
Why You Need to Know Who You Are
When I think back to my teenage years, I cringe a little at how silly my problems felt at the time. But sadly, because I wasn’t saved and […]
Help Me Understand Suffering
I have always resisted any teaching that insinuates God causes our sufferings in this life. The first reason is because I’ve always only known Him as a deliverer– […]
Never Ignorant of the Enemy’s Devices
Why is it that no matter how much we learn about God’s love for us, we struggle with our identity? Because who we are in Christ is the very […]
God Has Never Said Uh-Oh
No matter what you’ve done in the past, or what regrets you carry, or how late in life you came to Christ, God has never said, “Uh-oh.” He’s […]
Mercy Trumps Judgment
Have I told you I love playing cards? Any kind– just teach me, and I’m in.
Years ago, my mom taught me how to […]
