One Prayer Way
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 1 John 5:14 (NIV) "I pray because I can't help myself. I pray because the need flows out of me all
The Easy Belief of Self-Deception: Part 2
"Do what God’s word says. Don’t merely listen to it, or you will fool yourselves." James 1:22 (GW) In our last post, we introduced the difficult topic of Self-deception. We discussed how there is nothing Satan fears more than the truth
The Easy Belief of Self-Deception … Part 1
"Do what God’s word says. Don’t merely listen to it, or you will fool yourselves." James 1:22 (GW) Self-deception. It can be a subtle and dangerous snare, particularly for Believers. Like the original Deceiver Satan, self-deception whispers soothing lies, convincing us
Justice, Mercy, or Grace?
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." 2 Corinthians 5:21 (ESV) Have you ever wondered why a holy and righteous God could allow
Awakening – Spiritual Slumber
"Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you" Ephesians 5:14 (ESV) Every day the headlines scream at us that something in the world seems “off” – it sometimes feels like the world is sleepwalking
Bold as a Lion
"The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue." Proverbs 28:1-2 (ESV) How bold are
Five Steps to Overcoming the Allure of Temptation
"For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” Hebrews 2:18 (ESV) Let’s be honest – we have all been tempted. Not once, not twice, but continuously. Sometimes it could be something small, like a
The Truth About Being Blessed
Do you feel blessed? Do you believe God has blessed your life? The words “blessings” and “blessed” are used a lot among Christians. But what do we really mean when we say we’re blessed? Some people just mean they’ve been lucky.
A Mother’s Day Prayer
"As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem." Isaiah 66:13 (ESV) This weekend, families everywhere join together in celebration of mothers and their importance in our lives. This day is especially poignant
Cinderella Faith
"For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope." Romans 15:4 (ESV) One of the most beloved Disney movies is Cinderella, the story