Brother Lawrence, born in 1614 in Lorraine, France, was a monk in a Carmelite monastery. He came to understand that the ultimate end for mankind was to love and be loved by God by constantly turning his mind back to God. He called it, “The Pra…
The cry of every heart is to be free. It is in your DNA and is believed to be an inalienable right of every person. Some days it seems as if everything in this fallen world is aligned against your freedom. Authentic freedom has less to do with your…
What God, through Christ, has done for us is immeasurable! He has anointed us (empowered), set His seal on us (declaring that we are His), and placed His Holy Spirit in us (dwelling within us) as a guarantee of the amazing life that is to come.Pro T…
As we engage a new week, the words of the missionary ring true, inspiring us to “stand firm” in a world that is shaking and shifting. Nevertheless, we remain steadfast, anchored by the sure Word, and guided by an unshakable Hope as we gi…
In 1995, Joyce Meyer released her book, 'The Battlefield of the Mind.' It was, and still is, one of the best books I have read regarding our need to constantly guard our thoughts, renew our minds, and replace negative thoughts (lies) with the truth …
We become what we behold. We gravitate toward what we gaze upon. Garbage in, garbage out. Life in, life out. You alone are the Gatekeeper of your mind and what you dwell on.Scripture gives us a clear path for occupying our mental space. Focus on wha…
The Bible has much to say about your mind and thought life. The old cliché rings true, “As the head goes, so goes the body.” What we think about influences and shapes what we do and who we become. We need to start thinking about …
The current state of our world is weighing heavily on our hearts and minds. In my vocation, I meet people daily who are permeated with anxiety, apprehension, and fear. The violent assault upon the heart is relentless. However, the love of God in Ch…
Jesus authorized you to go, engage, and instruct everyone in the Jesus Way of Life. The Jesus Way is not just about church attendance and Bible study. It’s a complete reframing of how you see, approach, and live life. Practice this way of lif…
In my experience as an apprentice of Jesus, many of my greatest tests came in the wake of significant moments on my faith journey. Others would say the same. We see the same pattern in Jesus’ journey as well. He had celebrated his baptism by …