How Could I Ever Repay God?
Have you ever been so thankful that you've asked yourself, "How can I ever thank God for all He has done for me?" The writer of Psalms 116 asks this very question: "What shall I render [give] [...]
What’s In Christ is In Us
The most powerful two-word combination ever is the phrase: In Christ. When the word Christ is mentioned, we should automatically think of Jesus. But when we hear or read the phrase In Christ, it's always a [...]
Warning: Your Thought Life is the Devil’s Playground
When I was in my early twenties, and recently saved, I was bombarded with negative thoughts and emotions. And being a new Christian, I didn't realize for some time that God had actually equipped me to [...]
Nevertheless: A Simple Reminder
I think a lot about the tug-of-war between our spirit and our soul. The Bible helps us understand that humans are made up of 3 major parts: body, soul, and spirit. Much like an egg that [...]
The Struggle is Real
I had to look up the definition for clarity. As I was praying for several people around me, I realized the common denominator was struggle-- they were all struggling in some form or fashion. The dictionary [...]
Victory at the Cross
"But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the kingdom of God" (Luke 9:27). The first time I studied this, I thought "What did Jesus mean? [...]
Strategies
The Bible says, "The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe" (Proverbs 29:25). The word strategy describes a plan, method, or series of maneuvers for obtaining a specific goal [...]
His Death is Your Life
I have a sweet friend who used to teach kindergarten. She told me about a discussion some of her students once had about Easter. She said one particular little girl told the others, "It's just so [...]
Militarily Ready
The last prayer of Jesus before His crucifixion tells us a lot. It's recorded in John 17 and mentions our world nineteen times. It's obvious Jesus knew the world we live in is the seat of [...]
What They Asked For
Easter: a time when Christians everywhere remember, and celebrate, their Savior being raised from the dead. It is through His death, burial, and resurrection, that all our beliefs are based. So appropriately, I want to share [...]
Our Need for Fervent Faith
Ok, I'm going to push you a little today... But hear me out before you form an opinion. The devil has deceived some people into believing that "working" your faith is just that... work. And this [...]
Know Your Enemy, Part 2
Part 1 | Part 2 Satan has been defeated, but he doesn't want Christians to know it. So our enemy, the devil, roams about looking for whom he may devour-- and that "whom" is whoever doesn't [...]
A Needle in a Haystack
Have you ever been looking for something diligently, only to discover it was right before your eyes all the time? Maybe it was your car keys, your reading glasses, or your child at the mall. Well, [...]
You’re An Automatic Winner!
I enjoy playing games, and I certainly prefer to win over losing, but it's important in life for us to always see ourselves as winners. The Bible says we have been given every spiritual gift in the heavenly [...]
You Have a Place in the Winner’s Circle
Endurance. Just hearing the word makes you sweat. Endurance describes a person with the ability or strength to continue or last, especially despite fatigue, stress, or some other adverse condition. It is the picture of bearing [...]
Roots Reminder
"They treat you like an animal so you'll act like an animal, so they can kill you like an animal." When I was a child, I remember hearing a lot of talk about a TV mini-series [...]
You Are On the Winning Team
Are you aware of where and how this whole thing started? I'm talking about Christianity. Here's the story: And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and [...]
