Live for the glory of God
The church today doesn’t hardly resemble the church I grew up in. While I don’t want to be like one of those “old fogeys” who constantly laments the fact that times have changed and things aren’t what they used to be, there are some things that never change. God’s Word never changes; neither do the […]
There is a difference between being a tired woman and being a weary woman. The feeling of being tired at the end of the day is satisfying. You sleep and wake up refreshed and ready to tackle another day. But weariness isn’t physical. Weariness is a soul and spirit weighed down, exhausted, worn out….and crying […]
Why is obedience to God’s Word so important for Christians? If God forgives, wouldn’t He just let the little things slip? Wouldn’t He just “pick His battles”, like our parents do? Does God really require full obedience all of the time to all of His commands? These are all crucial questions that we, as Christians, […]
Are you like me today? My alarm went off and I laid there debating on whether or not I could afford to sleep for another few minutes…or hour. My mind went through the usual litany of excuses: I was awake during the night I need my full 8 hours for good health I need to […]
Fasting is one of the most neglected Christian disciplines. Could it be that we lack a certain supernatural power in our personal lives and corporately because we do not practice the spiritual discipline of fasting? How and why should we fast, and what is it about fasting that infuses power in our prayer? Throughout the […]
Are Christians required to live by the Old Testament Law, or are we free from the Law because of the sacrifice of Jesus? If we’re not required to keep the Law, how far does that go? Are we free from keeping the 10 Commandments? If we’re required to keep the 10 Commandments, then are we […]
How we respond when we go through hard times is very important; just as is our attitude when we are fighting a spiritual battle, and that battle grows long and weary. It’s tempting to allow self-pity to creep in. To default back to our old thought patterns of, “This is the way it always goes for […]
Every spiritual battle begins in the mind. Our mind is a very powerful tool and can either be our greatest ally in spiritual warfare or can be our greatest foe. We can literally defeat ourselves in our mind. The enemy knows this, and will use it to his advantage every time. This is why Paul […]
When we think of success, we often think of a great career with a good paycheck that allows us to buy a big house and a new car; and provides us with a good retirement. Perhaps it means that we become well-known, maybe even a celebrity. And while these things are not things Christians should […]
If you’re reading this, you’re likely suspecting that you’re facing a spiritual battle in your life right now. Perhaps you’re facing a huge crisis in your life and don’t even realize just how spiritual it is. That is where I was just two days ago. A battle that I thought I had won the victory […]
I believe most of our struggles as Christians stem from a misplaced identity. When we are not secure in our identity in Christ, when deep inside we have to build up our own identity, maintain our own reputation, or excuse our behavior on our culture, ethnicity, or upbringing, then we will fulfill the works of the […]
