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Having a Christian worldview keeps us from racing headlong toward the world’s false promises.

God has given us the responsibility to steward our lives well and according to his will.

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

The Bible is not just a book of old stories; it is a guidebook for daily life application.

If we fail to see the benefit of rest, we will not be the best versions of ourselves.

When things seem to be falling apart, do you rely on yourself or the God of the universe?

If we don’t choose to live surrendered to Jesus, we’ll remain empty, broken, and fearful.

To experience who Jesus is and all he wants for us requires passionately knowing and serving him.

Selfishly purchasing things you can’t afford is not being a good steward of God’s blessings.

We overcome Satan when we testify personally about what the blood of Christ has done for us.

You can be confidence that God is in control, knows best, and you can ask him anything.

When you or someone you know has a fearful heart or paralyzing anxiety, there’s hope in God’s Word.

Sometimes God pushes us to the point that we can see, with open eyes, the true effects of sin.

Culture has so many false teachings that if you’re not being intentional, you’ll fall into its trap.

That mountain ahead may look impossible, but God has been giving out courage since time began.

“Your walk with God, family life, and ministry must be in biblical balance.” This is Principle #10 of twelve in […]

“Why are you bitter?”  Radio personality Alan Colmes used to end his daily radio show with a bit where he […]

When I was a kid, I loved to watch the Tigger movie. Tigger was always full of excitement and wonder […]

There are many reasons Christians are losing the culture, but these are probably the top four. They are all ouch-worthy, […]

The moment we commit ourselves to live for Christ is simultaneously the moment we resolve to die to ourselves.  The […]

“How’s your hearing?” That was a question my doctor started asking me about ten years ago. I would always respond […]

I know I do. And I think God does, too. The author of Hebrews writes: “This High Priest of ours […]

I can remember clearly the first time I drove a motorcycle. It wasn’t because it was a lot of fun […]

(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

Prayer is good, but . . . I want to share something on my mind and heart today, a conviction […]

Like an eggIt cracksAnd then everythingYolk and allSpills out Until the shell emptiesAnd only the shell remains There is nothingUntil […]

OK, OK. Before I reveal it to you, let me explain the context a bit. As I was reading in […]

How often do you sit down to pray, and this happens:  You think of your family.  You pray for your […]

I am so thankful to God for giving me a husband that is a pastor, a preacher of the Word […]

What is the antidote for racism, prejudice, hate, ethnic nationalism and supremacy? First of all, there is no form of […]

Today is the day of salvation.

Jesus speaks jarring words against the religious leaders of his day. He describes them as those who honor God with […]

He kept His word and stood firm on His promises

The United States is one of the only countries in the world where the church is in decline. There are […]

We can really mess things up, but God is always there.

I need your help for a moment.  There’s an old saying that “confession is good for the soul”. I really […]

Follow Christ and be the godly example your friends, family and co-workers need!

We are living in uncertain, fearful times without precedent. It’s like the world has gone mad. When asked by a […]

When you turn to Christ, His light reveals the sins that are hidden in the dark.

Jesus redeemed us, transformed us, and has called us to live a holy life.

I love the story of The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss, and one of the most impactful lines comes in an exchange […]

Mindfulness.  Apparently, it means more than just “being conscious or aware of something.” It’s now more of a psychological term […]

He hears our desperate pleas, but ultimately, His will prevails.

Uncertainty unfortunately comes with the territory of being a widow, especially if you lost your husband suddenly like I did. […]

Ask your pastor how many people he has counseled about their struggle with greed. I would guess that number would […]

So I just watched an interview Oprah did with Lady Gaga on her series Oprah’s Next Chapter, and I feel an […]

Be open. Be honest. Be truthful.

“The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately sick; who can understand it?” (Jeremiah 17:9) I feel the truth of […]

Colossians is a book that shows we need Christ for an eternity with God in heaven. As we have a […]

Some sins are extremely common and even accepted as “no big deal” within the church. None of these sins would […]