Blog Archives

It’s the Only Way to Truly Find Joy
Nothing in this world can ever make you happy, so forget about looking for it there.

God is Faithful Even When the Hits Keep Coming
When you feel like the deck is stacked against you, remember the story of this hero.

Put on Your Christian Worldview Glasses and Find Unspeakable Joy
Having a Christian worldview keeps us from racing headlong toward the world’s false promises.

How to be Intentional About Gratitude
True gratitude begins by “entering” God’s presence with thanksgiving.

Save Your Sanity this Season
The devil wants to destroy our hearts this holiday season, so put on God’s armor and fight.

A Peaceful Transfer of Stewardship in 2021
God has given us the responsibility to steward our lives well and according to his will.

Holidays Mean Loneliness For Some
Loneliness is common to everyone; it can even happen when you’re surrounded by people.

Will We Really Listen to Each Other Ever Again?
The secular world says we should hate, but Jesus says we should love unconditionally.

Changing Your Stinking Thinking
Our lives are completely controlled by our thoughts and habits, so how do we renew our minds?

What is Sabbath and Why Do We Need It?
If we fail to see the benefit of rest, we will not be the best versions of ourselves.

What Are You Really Focusing On?
When things seem to be falling apart, do you rely on yourself or the God of the universe?

Hold On. What’s The One Thing You’re Forgetting?
God warns us of the tendency to immediately enact our plan without one important thing . . .

It’s Your Choice: Victory or Defeat?
If we don’t choose to live surrendered to Jesus, we’ll remain empty, broken, and fearful.

When You Think You’re Not Capable of Your Calling
God doesn’t send his soldiers into battle without the proper equipment.

Before the Holidays Hit, Read This
As holiday stresses pile up, choose to be still instead of be overwhelmed.

Where Has All the Compassion Gone?
Religion is often self-centered, but God calls us to be others-centered.

Here’s Why We Can be Thankful in Tragedy
Jesus’ impending death on the cross didn’t prevent him from giving thanks in the upper room.

The Sin of Unbelief is A Serious One
If you have never really taken a step of faith, you may not be truly trusting in God.

5 Ways to Truly Be in God’s Presence
Accomplishing God’s call on our lives requires an intimate, prayerful relationship with him.

4 Ways to Get Rid of Joy-Stealing Self Pity
When you find yourself stuck in a cycle of frustration, impatience, and negativity, there is hope.

3 Things to Remember About Your Fears
God has created order from chaos since time began, and he continues to do so today.

If You’re a Gold Medal Worrier, Here’s What to Do
If being anxious doesn’t accomplish a single thing, what’s the point of making it a habit?

5 Tips For Biden and Trump
Regardless of the election’s outcome, there are some things you can never change.

Christian, Where’s Your Passion?
To experience who Jesus is and all he wants for us requires passionately knowing and serving him.

Is This Election Really That Important?
Regardless of the election’s outcome, you can have joy because one truth remains the same.

What Does the Bible Say about Debt?
Selfishly purchasing things you can’t afford is not being a good steward of God’s blessings.

Being a Homemaker is Not Repressive
Whether a woman works inside or outside the home she carries a load she doesn’t often get credit for.

Finding Truth When the World Says You Decide
Truth seems impossible to find since the Christian worldview is despised by the world.

What is Your Church’s Disciple Making DNA?
A healthy church should be obedient to what God has clearly commanded: making disciples

In 2020 It’s All About Choices
With deep roots and God’s grace you can believe truth and trust his faithfulness in 2020.

How to Live Your Blessed Life
When you find the blessed life Jesus wants you to have, there’s no regret and no going back.

7 Reasons You Can Trust in Your Calling
You’re capable of more than you know, so rely on hidden strengths and trust in yourself.

Let’s Bring Back Forgiveness and Compassion
Keeping no record of wrongs and forgiving without limit seem impossible in today’s world.

From Nicaragua to Cuba and Discovering Truth
Throughout their ministry the Gaitans have seen how God plants seeds in people’s hearts.

3 Steps to Letting Your Light and Life Shine
Jesus didn’t suggest that Christians should be “light”. He told them they were “light”.

Four Ways to Know You’re a Genuine Jesus Follower
Christ followers aren’t perfect, but they strive to die to self and live under the Holy Spirit’s power.

So What About MY Goals For This Year?
Fixating on out long-term goals could make us miss God’s plan to help us realize them.

Practicing Restraint in and Un-Restrained World
If we seek to inflict damage with our words, it indicates viciousness within our souls.

Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So
We overcome Satan when we testify personally about what the blood of Christ has done for us.

Four Ways to Live by Faith
You can be confidence that God is in control, knows best, and you can ask him anything.

Here’s Why You Don’t Believe the Lies
Choose daily (sometimes minute by minute) to not give in to the lies the world tells us.

2020 and the Good Things That Come Out of it
We don’t know the outcomes of 2020, but with God on his throne they’ll likely be good ones.

The Middle Ground Between Condoning and Condemning Sin
How do I accept people without compromising the truth of God’s Word?

What is Your Worst Fear and What Can You Do About It?
God’s plan for us doesn’t include living in fear but living in confident hope.

Anxiety: 3 Ways and 15 Promises
When you or someone you know has a fearful heart or paralyzing anxiety, there’s hope in God’s Word.

Is God Really Present in Your Church?
Leaders, do everything necessary, pay any price, to build a church where God is pleased to dwell.

The Struggle to Quiet Your Anxious Thoughts is Real
Depression is a reality no matter what the cause, but God offers relief and quiets your soul.

Whose Lives Matter?
Jesus settled the argument of which lives matter when he said “whosoever . . .”

It’s Past Time to Double Down on Prayer
As the world’s darkness intensifies, the world’s Christians should be intensely praying.

Where Do We Find Hope in the Middle of Tragedy?
Hope can’t be found in people, government or laws, but only in God’s transforming power.