Blog Archives
What Now?: Control
In a world that glorifies control, true freedom comes when we surrender to God’s perfect will, letting go of our attempts at control.
Are We Entitled Christians?
Discover why living for the glory of God, rather than personal gain, leads to true fulfillment and purpose in this captivating read.
The Secret to Life
Discover how embracing the crucifixion of your will can lead to a richer, more fulfilling existence, and deeper relationship with God.
Breaking the Chains of Pride
Uncover the transformative power of surrendering pride and acknowledging the need for a Savior through the message of John 4:46-54.
God’s Big Plan
We have something the Lord wants to use, but will we surrender our grasp on it? Will we offer it to the Lord and accept His offer to be used to accomplish His great plan?
Here’s Your Sign
What sign do you need to recognize Jesus as the one true God? What will it take for our eyes to be opened to the truth of who He is and surrender to His authority?
Jump on the Bandwagon
Are you willing to do whatever it takes to follow Jesus? Will you still be there in the end, or will you be one of those that jumps off the bandwagon?
Run to Him
He stands with arms wide open, waiting. Will you run to Him today?
Simply Trust and Obey
This is what salvation is all about. In return for this beautiful gift that we could never have earned, all we can offer to our Lord and Savior is a life fully surrendered to Him.
Less of Me
Less of me, more of Him. Sounds like a pretty good recipe to me.
Lessons from the Lake
Deep down we’ve all imagined the water-walking experience. But, sadly, we tend to merely dangle our toes in the shallows.
Is He Lord of Your Life?
We can honor God with our lips declaring Him as Holy, Creator, and Savior, but we honor Him more as we surrender and call Him Lord.
Shape
For the Christian, it is vitally important to recognize our shape and allow The Potter to create a masterpiece that only He can visualize in our round lump of clay.
Right With God
I want to be right with God. That’s the only perfect way, and it’s through Jesus Christ.
Lay Down Your Fears and Worries
What fears and worries do you need to lay at His feet in surrender?
VIP
Think you aren’t VIP material? You are in the eyes of the LORD! He is ready and willing to use us, we just have to surrender to Him.
Not That One, God
It’s time to recognize that our God is bigger than our problems and has all authority in our lives! Give it to God and trust Him to do what needs to be done!
He Chose You!
Whatever job you’re in, He can use you. Whatever family you are a part of, He can use you. Whatever place you live, He can use you. You just have to be willing!
Jesus Has Called You By Name
He’s calling your name today. Can you hear it?
The Heart of the Matter
What does God see when He looks at your heart?
Divine Appointments
Examine your plans for the coming week, pray over them, hold them loosely, and invite the One who most deserves your attention, devotion, and energy to interrupt your plans for His.
True Courage Waits
The timeless biblical examples of courage are more than relevant in our day-to-day. The connect, strengthen, inspire, and carry us to the truth that God can and should be trusted.
Crossroads
We, too, come to a crossroads. Will we follow Christ knowing the costs? Or will we deny Him?
What a Sacrifice
What are we willing to give in return? Have we looked at what we are giving to the Lord?
Victory or Defeat?
You may be feeling like a ball in your hands translates to a turnover in the making, but a life in God’s hands is the perfect starting lineup.
He is Worthy of Our Suffering
Turn your eyes upon Jesus. You’ll find He is worthy of honor, praise, glory, suffering, and even death.
Nothing Except…
The size or amount of our resources matters little when placed into God’s hands.
A Transforming God
Allow the God of the Universe to speak over and transform your clay into a masterpiece that you could never have imagined because it didn’t originate with you, but in the mind and heart of your Heavenly Father.
Do we Recognize our Need for the Savior?
Until we recognize our need for a Savior, we will never understand who He truly is.
What Are Your Motives?
What are your motives? Why have you chosen to follow Jesus, and are you still choosing that path every day?
What Makes a Wise Man?
The Wise Men didn’t post their attendance to social media, tag themselves in an exclusive photo shoot, or attempt to gain access to Jesus for personal or political gain. Their overflowing hearts of gratitude simply needed His presence.
Anticipation is Growing
Will you be ready for His return? He is patiently waiting for you to surrender your heart to Him.
What Does Your Heart Desire?
This morning, stop, and talk with Him. Tell Him of the burdens you carry and what you desperately want. And then trust in Him to deliver.
Relationships
Lay it down. Everything you are trying to prove, whatever you are trying to earn, lay it down. Come to the foot of the cross.
I will Trust in You, Lord
Far too often, I pick up the burdens I’ve promised to give over to the Lord because I think I can do this. I can fix this. I can make it better. But all of my efforts are poor attempts compared to His righteous and perfect plan.
Fall to His Feet
Fall to His feet and trust in Him. This is where true faith is built.
Take Up Thy Cross
Are we really true followers of Christ? Is there complete and total commitment? Have you surrendered your life to Him? Take up thy cross and follow.
Answer His Call Today
Has the Lord been calling? Today. Answer His call today. Tomorrow may be too late.
God’s Way
What are you facing today? Has the Lord brought you to a place that you just don’t quite understand His plan? Does it seem crazy? Does it look like it just doesn’t make sense? Will you still trust Him?
Be Ready and Prepared
The Lord will soon return. Are you ready? Have you been sanctified? The time is now.
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.
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?
Letting Go of the Peanuts
Letting go of what binds you, causes unforgiveness, and keeps you from glorifying God is the stumbling block to true joy.
Renounce Your Wish. Gain Your Soul.
If the things of this world are holding you back from living out your fullest potential, let go of them and let God transform you.
Full Surrender and Service
Have you given up your worldly pleasures to follow Christ with your whole heart? What still stands in the way?
Are You Fully Surrendered?
Don’t be the person living independent of God and believing there’s no need of Him.
Why is Surrender So Hard?
It’s not “I Surrender Some” or “I Surrender Most” but “I Surrender All.”