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God Uses Failure
God uses failures! Miss this truth and you miss your Glory Days. God’s grace is greater than your failures.
Where is Your Focus?
Forty million Americans over the age of 18 are affected by some form of anxiety disorder. We cannot control our circumstances but we can turn to the one who controls all things
Lord I Love You But…
Most of us are quick to declare our love for God, but at times our reluctance to serve Him tells a different story.
Born into it: Are You a Grandchild of God?
Grandchildren, are those who try to ride the coattails of their parents' faith - faith secondhand, faith on the cheap
The Boys in the Boat
It was so obvious in the movie. Each in the boat had a different role in the boat, but all together they were one.
He Desires to Save Us
Sometimes God really surprises us with the people he decides to save. Saul of Tarsus comes to mind.
All That Glisters Is Not Gold
I have learnt that: just because you can – does not mean that you should. Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
Where would We be without Jesus?
Without Jesus’ words we would be witnesses with nothing to say; without Jesus’ authority we would be ambassadors with nothing to do; without Jesus’ love we would be servants with nothing to give.
Our Great Creator God
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the works of His hand” Psalms 19:1
Why Our Walk with Jesus Seems so Hard Some Days
It is not that God is not with us, nor is His grace unobtainable. These lies are tools used by the enemy to deceive us. There are four things I want to share with…
The Resolution
January is the month of “resolutions”, many of them. People make more resolutions in this month than in all the remaining ones combined…
The Yielded Vessel
The yielded vessel is a sanctified vessel—cleansed and set apart from sin for God’s purposes. It is the yielded vessel that is a vessel of honor. 2 Timothy 2:21
Even a Fool
Our words reveal much about our thoughts, feelings and ultimately our character.
Spiritual Bankruptcy
The first step to joy is a plea for help, an acknowledgment of moral destitution, an admission of inward paucity.
God Doesn’t Let Go
Many Christians think they’re saved, hope they’re saved, but still they doubt, wondering, “Am I really saved?” Our behavior gives us reason to wonder. We’re strong one day, weak the next. Devoted one hour, flagging…
Questions for 2025
A general question someone asked me years ago has stuck with me: “If I keep doing what I’m doing now, will I be where I want to in one year, five years or ten…
Our Heart and our Treasure
As we allow Jesus to minister His cleansing and healing, God transforms our thoughts, emotions, desires, and actions, aligning our treasure with our heart.
Redefining Success
Dr. Ed Becker's journey from self-reliance to faith in Jesus redefines success. Discover how a life transformed by Christ brings new meaning and purpose.
A New Year’s Resolution
Content – How’s it working out for you? Has it been a tough year? Have you struggled? I have.
When You Open the Door
"One morning I wanted to feed the birds," "It was gray and cold, and the ground was covered with snow.
On Whom Will You Rely in the Coming Year?
In the coming year, just who or what are you going to rely on for leading and advice? Who will you serve? Where will you place your trust? What do you consider to be…