How do we actually DO this? The only way is by His grace. We know that we need to know His word, we need to believe it in our hearts and...

Discouragement is never hard to find. Sometimes it walks right behind you as though it’s chasing you. Sometimes it’s right beside you,...

This is the key to living a victorious Christian life. God doesn’t like whining and complains any more than we do. He went to great...

I read this and remembered a time when my relationship with God really was a romance… my busyness and problems got in the way of it. It...

Do you remember giving your life to Christ? Do you remember the change in the core of your being when you were forgiven? Do you remember...

I saw this quote and it made me think about “how am I doing in this area?” I asked myself, “are there areas in my life where I’m looking...

I used to struggle with believing that God was all I needed - that He was enough for me. I would sing it in worship songs, but I would...

I’ve heard many people say that they can’t help but worry, that they are “worriers.” The Bible says that we can help it, and that we can...

Our culture, our schools, and even some churches tell us that we should listen to our feelings and do what they want. They say it will...

When you tell someone that you’ll pray for them, do you do it? When you’re worried or anxious, do you really cast your cares on the Lord...

I read this translation of Proverbs 16:3, and was struck by the impact of the word “Honor” rather than “commit.” So many times we have a...

Jesus prayed that we would live in unity just as He and the Father do. He commanded, not asked, not suggested, commanded us to love one...

Every single one of us is the result of second chances (or 3rd, 4th…100th). We’ve all been given one by Jesus, and He requires that we...

I’ve been writing about prayer lately because I’ve been seeking a deeper relationship and connection with my Lord - and that comes...

This verse caught me. I pray, but am I devoted to prayer? Or, do I compartmentalize prayer? There have been times in my life when prayer...

In the church we sometimes think that Jesus is going to come back because and when we are so bad He can’t stand it anymore. Peter tells...

Everyday we magnify something to someone - meaning that we cause something to become more vivid, real or important to someone else. This...

Prayer IS undervalued - even in the church. How much time do you dedicate to prayer? I know it’s difficult - especially because once you...

Our words have power to build up or to tear down. God created all that is seen and unseen by His word and we are created in His image. In...

Have you ever felt like you had to perform or earn someone’s love or acceptance? I have, but I learned that it was a trap. We do need to...