In a world full of voices, opinions and promises from spirit guides claiming to offer direction, it can be tempting to search for proper guidance. However, you…
In a world full of voices, opinions and promises from spirit guides claiming to offer direction, it can be tempting to search for proper guidance. However, you do not need a substitute or a spiritual imitation. God has already given you the One true Spirit Guide, the Holy Spirit. God’s authority can guide your life […]Read More
Do you have more to do than time to do it? Is your patience wearing thin as you try to navigate through schedules, timelines and last-minute projects? Take the…
Do you have more to do than time to do it? Is your patience wearing thin as you try to navigate through schedules, timelines and last-minute projects? Take the time needed to let the fruit of the spirit shine through you this Christmas season. Paul reminds us that “the Holy Spirit produces this kind of […]Read More
How do you slow down and take a breath when everyone and everything around you are screaming, “Hurry!” Christmas is meant to be a season of joy,…
How do you slow down and take a breath when everyone and everything around you are screaming, “Hurry!” Christmas is meant to be a season of joy, peace and celebration of our Savior. Yet many people often find themselves facing Christmas stress from many directions: financial pressures, an overwhelming calendar, family tensions, the weight of […]Read More
Have you ever noticed how giving thanks produces a daily awareness of the presence of God in your life? When gratitude fills your heart, stress lifts, peace…
Have you ever noticed how giving thanks produces a daily awareness of the presence of God in your life? When gratitude fills your heart, stress lifts, peace rises and joy takes hold. Science confirms what the Word of God has declared for centuries–giving thanks brings healing to every part of you: spirit, soul, and body. […]Read More
Around every corner, behind every bush, in every shadow or passing thought, fear–anxiety about something or someone–can try to get your attention.…
Around every corner, behind every bush, in every shadow or passing thought, fear–anxiety about something or someone–can try to get your attention. It can be something as simple as what to wear, getting the kids off to school, or what to have for dinner. It can be as life-altering as packing for a big move […]Read More
As you live for the Lord, how do you rate your ability in recognizing God’s voice? Jesus talks about knowing and recognizing His voice in John 10:1-16.…
As you live for the Lord, how do you rate your ability in recognizing God’s voice? Jesus talks about knowing and recognizing His voice in John 10:1-16. “After he has gathered his own flock, he walks ahead of them, and they follow him because they know his voice. They won’t follow a stranger; they will […]Read More
God has provided blessings for you in every area of your life. One way to access the blessings of God is through the tithe. The tithe refers to the first 10%…
God has provided blessings for you in every area of your life. One way to access the blessings of God is through the tithe. The tithe refers to the first 10% of your income; it belongs to the Lord (Malachi 3:8). If you tithe in faith with a willing heart, God will generously bless your […]Read More
Oh, the all-too-familiar piercing Beep! and then sudden darkness as the power goes out. Power outages can bring your home, business, schedule and overall…
Oh, the all-too-familiar piercing Beep! and then sudden darkness as the power goes out. Power outages can bring your home, business, schedule and overall energy-driven lifestyle to a standstill. So imagine: What was it like when Jesus was crucified and all that supernatural power that had so gloriously flowed through Him suddenly came to a […]Read More
Have you ever heard the expression, “Garbage in…garbage out”? Computer programmers have used the phrase to explain that the quality of data…
Have you ever heard the expression, “Garbage in…garbage out”? Computer programmers have used the phrase to explain that the quality of data that’s programmed into a computer is the same quality of results you can expect to come out. What’s the quality level you’re getting out of your life? Are you pleased? Satisfied? Disappointed? Not […]Read More
Have you ever walked into a room where your kids were fussing and fighting? What did you do? Did you ignore the situation? Did you turn around and go back out…
Have you ever walked into a room where your kids were fussing and fighting? What did you do? Did you ignore the situation? Did you turn around and go back out the door you came in? No! You addressed the situation immediately. That’s exactly what Paul did with the church at Corinth in 1 Corinthians […]Read More
Wondering how to get a breakthrough in your finances? If you’re facing a challenging situation in your finances today, you may already be tithing,…
Wondering how to get a breakthrough in your finances? If you’re facing a challenging situation in your finances today, you may already be tithing, giving and speaking the Word over your circumstances. But if you haven’t yet achieved victory in this area, you may be wondering what else you can do, aside from standing for […]Read More
Have you ever played tug-of-war, the game where two teams pull at opposite ends of a rope until one pulls the other over a center line–or in some cases a…
Have you ever played tug-of-war, the game where two teams pull at opposite ends of a rope until one pulls the other over a center line–or in some cases a pit of muddy water? The team that wins is typically the one that is stronger, that has the most determination, that won’t give in and […]Read More
Have you ever experienced someone abruptly ending a relationship with you without any real explanation? Maybe they quit taking your calls, reading your texts…
Have you ever experienced someone abruptly ending a relationship with you without any real explanation? Maybe they quit taking your calls, reading your texts or following you on social media. If you have, then you know it can leave you feeling a bit dazed, hurt and rejected. People will always have the capacity to hurt […]Read More
You’ve probably heard it said that unforgiveness is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die. It’s an odd turn of phrase, but…
You’ve probably heard it said that unforgiveness is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die. It’s an odd turn of phrase, but the meaning is clear: If you hold on to unforgiveness, it can cut your life short. Whether it’s carrying offense in your heart from an argument with your spouse, […]Read More
A name can give you access to certain places. For instance, if your last name is Bush and you are part of former President George Bush’s family, you have…
A name can give you access to certain places. For instance, if your last name is Bush and you are part of former President George Bush’s family, you have access to places that others don’t. It’s not just having the last name Bush that gives you access; it’s your relation to the Bush family. The […]Read More
A number of years ago, Kenneth Copeland twisted his back and ruptured a disk. Immediately, he began to experience horrific pain. His body was screaming at him;…
A number of years ago, Kenneth Copeland twisted his back and ruptured a disk. Immediately, he began to experience horrific pain. His body was screaming at him; he probably “felt” like screaming a lot of things while he was in pain. A person who is in excruciating pain doesn’t usually have the best attitude. Contrary […]Read More
Have you ever been on a ship during a storm? The ship will be rocking and rolling, tossing about, and even be at risk of capsizing. The captain of a ship can…
Have you ever been on a ship during a storm? The ship will be rocking and rolling, tossing about, and even be at risk of capsizing. The captain of a ship can drop the anchor during a storm to secure the ship and prevent that from happening. When a storm is brewing in your life–when […]Read More
When you were first saved, you probably did not know all the promises given to you in the Word, but you did know about the Name of Jesus. You got saved when…
When you were first saved, you probably did not know all the promises given to you in the Word, but you did know about the Name of Jesus. You got saved when you called on the Name of Jesus because “everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved” (Romans 10:13). The […]Read More
God, being the loving and generous Father He is, wants the best for us. He’s an over-the-top God, especially when it comes to His children. Scripture…
God, being the loving and generous Father He is, wants the best for us. He’s an over-the-top God, especially when it comes to His children. Scripture tells us that when David became king, he was immediately challenged by Israel’s longtime enemy, the Philistines. So he went to God for direction–and did God stand by and […]Read More
Did you know that you can and should live a life free from fear? Fear is a tool the enemy uses to control, intimidate and paralyze the believer. He fosters…
Did you know that you can and should live a life free from fear? Fear is a tool the enemy uses to control, intimidate and paralyze the believer. He fosters worry, dread and fear through any means he can. However, the New Testament alone has over a hundred references to the Lord expressly saying that […]Read More
Thanksgiving is so much more than an American holiday set aside for us to thank God for the abundance He's given us--it's a way of life God wants us to live.
Have you ever received a message or a word from someone right on time? Maybe you were searching for an answer, and someone came along and spoke the answer to…
Have you ever received a message or a word from someone right on time? Maybe you were searching for an answer, and someone came along and spoke the answer to you. What a gift! While the Christmas season is a time when we think of giving to our families and attending get-togethers, it’s also a […]Read More
The holiday season is a time meant to be full of joy and fun. It’s when we gather with friends and family, celebrate what God has given us…
The holiday season is a time meant to be full of joy and fun. It’s when we gather with friends and family, celebrate what God has given us (Thanksgiving), and rejoice because of who He’s given us (Christmas). But let’s be honest: Sometimes, the family and friends we hope to have fun with are challenging. […]Read More
Inflation. Cost of living. Child care. Health insurance. Student loans. Medical bills. Housing prices. The cost of living can all be pretty intimidating when…
Inflation. Cost of living. Child care. Health insurance. Student loans. Medical bills. Housing prices. The cost of living can all be pretty intimidating when it affects your financial security. If supply chain issues seem to be choking your household budget, you’re not alone. Actually, you’re in good company! Not long before King David took the […]Read More
When it comes to money, the world would have you believe there are two groups of people: the “Haves” and the “Have Nots.” God–in…
When it comes to money, the world would have you believe there are two groups of people: the “Haves” and the “Have Nots.” God–in His way of doing business–sees it differently. For Him it comes down to the “Fears” and the “Fear Nots.” The Fears are those people who are afraid of not having enough […]Read More
When you think of praise and worship, your thoughts likely jump to music at the beginning of a church service. But praise is much more than that--it is a…
When you think of praise and worship, your thoughts likely jump to music at the beginning of a church service. But praise is much more than that--it is a spiritual weapon.Read More
There aren’t many things that can cause more stress and anxiety than financial pressure. It can be an all-consuming worry during the day and keep you up…
There aren’t many things that can cause more stress and anxiety than financial pressure. It can be an all-consuming worry during the day and keep you up all night. Whatever your situation today–whether it’s mounting debt, the loss of a job or unexpected expenses–God wants to deliver you and restore the years that the locusts […]Read More
The consumption of media in today’s world is staggering. The average American consumes five hours per day of television, and that doesn’t include…
The consumption of media in today’s world is staggering. The average American consumes five hours per day of television, and that doesn’t include time spent on social media, listening to music, playing video games or reading magazines. (We don’t recommend this!) Spending so much time immersed in media is how Christians are most likely to […]Read More
You question your own value or worth. You feel inferior or unsafe around others. You can’t admit your faults. You feel threatened by confident people.…
You question your own value or worth. You feel inferior or unsafe around others. You can’t admit your faults. You feel threatened by confident people. You are quick to criticize others. These are all symptoms of insecurity or low self-esteem. While such feelings can lead to a feeling of sadness or discouragement, make no mistake: […]Read More
You don't have to live a life of uncertainty, fear or worry. You can take your stand on the promises in the Word of God, cast all your cares on Him, and never…
You don't have to live a life of uncertainty, fear or worry. You can take your stand on the promises in the Word of God, cast all your cares on Him, and never worry again.Read More
Jealousy is a sense of uneasiness or anxiety stemming from fear of preference being given to another, or fear of loss of position or affection. Actually, you…
Jealousy is a sense of uneasiness or anxiety stemming from fear of preference being given to another, or fear of loss of position or affection. Actually, you can’t handle jealousy. You can, however, confirm your love by acts of attention and affection and by words of admiration and appreciation. But only God can resolve jealousy […]Read More
Social Anxiety affects more than 40 million Americans. In fact, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America states that it is the No. 1 mental illness…
Social Anxiety affects more than 40 million Americans. In fact, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America states that it is the No. 1 mental illness affecting American adults. And what is its root? Fear. It is a debilitating illness, but you can overcome it. Start by getting scriptures that contradict what fear is saying to […]Read More
Some people are born with God-given musical talent. But without practice and intentional development of that talent, it won't come to anything great. The same…
Some people are born with God-given musical talent. But without practice and intentional development of that talent, it won't come to anything great. The same is true of faith.Read More