Weapons of Spiritual Warfare
Make no mistake, the devil is a real devil! Every conflict is a contest with Satan and his forces.
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Second Chances
Questions: Is there someone in your life who deserves a second chance? Is it time to find forgiveness for them, regardless of how they've hurt you in the past?
What a Difference a Leaf Makes
Encourage those who are struggling. Don’t know what to say?
Satan’s Destructive Lies
Satan has come to steal, kill, and destroy. To steal your peace, to kill your dreams, to destroy your future. Satan has deputized people to peddle his poison.
Give You Your Bag of Burdens
Worry is the burlap bag of burdens. It’s overflowing with “whaddifs” and “howells.” Whaddif after all my dieting, I find that lettuce is fattening and chocolate isn’t? Howell we pay our baby’s tuition?”
We Can Depend on God
God will keep his promises. It must happen because of who God is. And because God’s promises are unbreakable, our hope is unshakable.
At Peace with Yourself
Admit to God your soul secrets you’ve never dealt with. He’s just waiting for you to ask Him for help. You’ll be glad you did
When We Love Them, We Love Him
None of us can help everyone. But all of us can help someone. And when we help them, we serve Jesus. Who would want to miss a chance to do that? Continue reading...
Not Guilty
Every moment of your life your accuser is filing charges against you. He has noticed every error and marked each slip … Try to forget your past; he’ll remind you. Try to undo your…
Let Him Change Your Mind
God…changes the man by changing the mind. And how does it happen? By…considering the glory of Christ…
His Wings Shelter You
From how many winds is God protecting you? His wing, at this moment, shields you. A slanderous critic heading toward your desk is interrupted by a phone call. A burglar en route to your…
You Belong to God
You can have peace in the midst of the storms of life because you are not alone. You belong to God!
He Understands
It’s not every day that you find someone who will give you a second chance - much less someone who will give you a second chance every day. But in Jesus, Peter found both.
God is Moved by Your Prayers
We can do much after we pray. But we should do nothing before we pray. Let’s start with prayer.
God Uses People
Sinners, the ungodly, the imperfect, the fearful! Why does God choose such losers to change the world?
Living in God’s Presence
Living in God’s Presence: How do I live in God's presence? How do I detect his unseen hand on my shoulder and his inaudible voice in my ear?
Pulling Down Strongholds
Make no mistake. The devil is a real devil! Every conflict is a contest with Satan and his forces. Prayer, worship, and Scripture are our weapons.
Our Strongholds
Does a stronghold have a strong hold on you? Do you feel nothing but despair? Do you think thoughts of defeat? A stronghold is a false premise that denies God’s promise.
Forgiveness: A Space of Grace
When it comes to forgiveness, all of us are beginners. No one owns a secret formula. As long as you are trying to forgive, you are forgiving.
Battling Anxiety
What does all this anxiety, all this restlessness mean? Simply this– you are a human. It doesn’t mean you’re a failure. It doesn’t mean your parents failed you or vice versa. And, this is important, it…
What’s Separating You from Joy?
What’s the one thing separating you from joy? How would you finish the statement: “I’ll be happy when….”
God Will Lighten Your Load
If we let him, God will lighten our loads. Why don’t you try travelling light?
Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet
It has been a long day. Jerusalem is packed with Passover guests, most of whom clamor for a glimpse of the Teacher. The spring sun is warm. The streets are dry. And the disciples…
Grace Delivered Us from Fear
The same one who saved us first is there to save us still. Such is the message of grace.