Blog Archives
Spiritual Stiffness is Painful
In your walk with the Lord, will you push through the sacrifice and pain that it sometimes takes to have abundant life?
Where Are You Leading Them?
Where are you leading those that follow you? Whether it’s your children, your co-workers, spouse, friends, significant other, family… whether you know it or not, you have someone following you. You are an influence to how they act, speak, and what path they choose. Are you leading them on the right path?
The Slow Fade to a King’s Folly
Yes, he was rich. Yes, he was wise. But his fall was one of the most epic in the entire Bible.
Praise Him!
Do you ever stop to give God praise for what He’s brought you through? The deserts, the valleys, the extreme hardships and losses that you thought would crush you, and yet, here you are, holding blessings in your hand. What He has done for you is your testimony!
Spiritual Spanx
Applying biblical truth comes more easily if you’re intentional about representing Jesus and being his ambassador.
We Are Each Accountable
God, rich in mercy, sent His Son Jesus Christ, to take our place. On the cross, the Lord chose to take on all our sins.
Faith TALK: Drawing Lines with our Families
God knows that we need each other, and not only that, God wants to be the very center of our families.
What Does Kingdom Work Really Mean?
Every area of your life is essentially missionary work and gives you the chance to glorify the God of the universe.
Unique Roles
God is clear in His design. He created Adam as a man with a specific body and role. He created Eve as a woman with a unique body and role to her. This was His design. Perfect. Flawless. And as mankind chose to disobey God, sin entered into the world. And we are still battling it today.
If You Cause These Little Ones to Stumble
Trained professionals in any field often don’t realize their skills could be easily used as part of God’s purpose and plan.
Heart Hanger Moments
Worship takes place when the holy penetrates the ordinary and we are left in awe of the God of the universe.
Tune My Heart to Sing God’s Grace
When God created music and the incredibly talented people who write and sing it, he meant for it to change people’s lives.
A Place Without Trouble
Because, truth be told, God is offering a place where there isn’t any trouble. And Dorothy was right, it’s far, far away, beyond the moon, beyond the rain. It’s somewhere over the rainbow, the promise from God of eternity in Heaven.
The Tapestry of Life
I’m sitting on my porch while I write this. As I look around, I see things that elicit a smile […]
Clarity vs. Chaos
No need to be confused in this world full of chaos: Simply ask yourself two questions.
My Father’s Business
One of the aspects of Chick-Fil-A that has always impressed me is their managers. They are always serving with the employees. In the same kind of way, Jesus offers you a spot to work right alongside Him as He seeks to save the lost.
Is Unity Even Possible?
Contrary to popular belief, God is all we need in this world of division that is stoked by people with ulterior motives.
Game Day
If we have our faith and trust in Christ, He has saved us from our sins. We are no longer the same person. We are a new creation! We are clothed in His righteousness! So why do we still look like the rest of the world?
Just Scoot Over
Is it really too much to ask for you to let someone else’s needs supersede your own agenda?
The Blood of Jesus
Jesus was the innocent sacrifice for our sins. His blood poured out on the cross to offer us forgiveness. Without the blood, there is no life.
Faith TALK: Drawing Lines with our Friends
We must remember to surround ourselves with like-minded people, who have the same beliefs and values we do. That way, you and your friends can be more like “iron striking iron” and become better through each other’s encouragement and advice!
Hiding From Your Purpose and Burying Your Identity
We can’t hide from the purpose that God has placed in our lives.
The Only One
Whatever you are trusting in, whether it’s your wealth, your health or yourself, none of it will lead to Heaven. There is only one, and His name is Jesus.
Go and Sin No More
It doesn’t matter what you’ve done, what you’ve said, where you’ve been or who you’ve been, God forgives.
First Corinthians 13 for Dads by Birth or Influence.
Love is a father who takes care of his family lovingly, physically, mentally, spiritually, biblically, and sacrificially.
Found in the Most Unlikely of Places
So here we are, in the midst of one of the craziest, most chaotic scenes we’ve ever experienced. And where is the Christian? We should be found in the most unlikely of places, just like Moses – on our knees, praying.
Five Things Small Group Attendees Need to Know
Small groups are part of discipleship and valuable to churches, so consider the following if you’re part of one.
Return to the Lord
Return to the Lord. Forget the things of this world that tempt you and lure you from Him. We are the bride of Christ and should live holy lives, devoted to Him, and Him alone. God is faithful to forgive. Return to Him.
Who Is Your Coach?
It will change your life and the lives of others if you’ll just obey the Great Commission: intentional discipleship.
Fulfillment in the Word
Aren’t you hungry? Don’t you long for something to fill you? Why do we automatically turn to this world for fulfillment when our soul longs for the sweetness of God’s word? His truth brings peace and satisfies our deepest thirsts and hunger.
Faith TALK: Drawing Lines with our Language
Our words and our actions reflect our hearts. If we profess to be believers, our words and actions will show it.
Only by His Consent
God created you, he knows you, and he hasn’t forgotten that you are his child.
The Lord Cares for You
Trust in His plan today. If He said no once, there’s a reason. Trust Him.
The Definition of a Miracle
We think we need proof to believe, but God says He’ll prove our belief.
Achieving Spiritual Success
When you devote yourself to extended and focused time with God, you will see identifiable results.
Let’s Just Give Up
Tired of trying to control everything, find your own answers, make your own way? How about just getting out of God’s way?
Remembering the Past
Although memories can be hard to face, God can use them to give us a better future. One that glorifies Him and not sin.
Am I His Hands and Feet?
If not us, then who will be Jesus to “the least of these?”
There is More to Come
Our story isn’t over. God continues to work and prepares us for a new day.
What the Word Tells You is Only a Guess
There are all kinds of scams out there, but one of the biggest lies is that humans know more than God.
Refuge from the Enemy
Today, maybe you are running from something. You need refuge. God promises to be our refuge, our help in times of trouble, if we just trust in Him.
Spiritual Warfare Begins Early
Contrary to popular belief, the sin nature begins at birth, but we can be to be equipped to to beat it with with God’s armor.
What Needs to be Removed?
What have you allowed to stay in your life that keeps luring you away from God? Now is the time to remove it, completely. Not for a time, but permanently. If it continues to cause you to sin it has to go.
Faith TALK: Drawing Lines With Our Devices
You see, when we love Jesus with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, we will want to follow His rules. Of course, we will mess up many times, but there will be a want to stay within the boundaries He gives us. Our love will be shown in how well we stay within His boundaries.
We’ve Come A Long Way
Do not fear my friends. The unknown ahead can seem scary and insurmountable at times, but look at the journey you’ve already been on. Let that be a reminder of who is walking right beside you on this path, a path to victory!
4 Types of People in Proverbs: The Mocker
Proverbs warns us about those who tear down others, so be wise, avoid a bad outcome, and stay away from therm.
Avoid Bruises and Turn on the Light
Intentionally avoid the darkness that causes pain and agony by turning on the Light that never dims.
Come, Drink, and Find Grace
Once you have met the Savior of the world, and surrendered your life to Him, you’ll want everyone to know . . . so don’t keep it in!
The Easy Way Out
What about you? Are you taking the easy way out? Or are you working together with the body to accomplish the task set before you?
We Need All Five Bars
If you’re feeling out of fellowship with God, you’re the one who created the distance, not Him.