Trust is one of the most important virtues you possess as a Christian. It means to rely on, be assured of, and confidently lean on God. Trust is the foundation of faith. If you do not trust God, you cannot effectively walk by faith; the two go hand…
The Greater One lives in you. It’s a statement of fact right out of the Bible. There is no reason to cower in the face of threats, difficulties, or trials. The caveat is, “You have overcome them.” Who? The “antichrist spirit…
Everyone gets tested because God tests His work to ensure we can bear up and stand fast under pressure and trials. For those who stay the course and pass the test, blessings and a crown await them. God rewards those who diligently seek Him. (Heb 11:…
There is something profound about being completely immersed in and fully aware of the presence of God. There is no beating of the chest, spiking the ball, or chest bumping. A holy fear settles over you, as if you need to hold your breath, remove you…
The fear of the Lord as a rule of life has been mostly left behind in a world where it's all about me. I'm not opposed to self-care, self-evaluation, or self-improvement. However, when preserving the self is valued over the biblical mandate to die t…
I learned about the power of words as a young believer, hungry and eager to grow in faith. I could take God's Word and make prayerful declarations that renewed my mind, encouraged my heart, and empowered my spirit. Today's passage reminds us that b…
I have lost count of how many people have told me, “I don’t know why I was born.” I have a simple answer and it’s right out of God’s Word, “You were made for good things.” In a world that appears broken and…
My early days of being a follower of Jesus were pure, simple, and filled with adventure. I would read my Bible, step out of my door into my world, and just do what it said... and God moved. But then I grew up. I experienced some faith fails, disap…
Do not buy into the mindset that you don't matter, nobody really cares, and you can't make a difference in this complex and tumultuous world. That is a lie out of the depths of the pit. God delights in using the obscure, the hidden, and the small t…
Have you ever had a moment when you realized God had been trying to get your attention for some time? I have lost count. Call me slow on the draw; sometimes I just miss His cues. Samuel was no different. God was calling, and he was slow to realize …
