When someone you love begins questioning God, it can feel unsettling, painful, and even frightening. You may worry about where their doubts will lead or…
When someone you love begins questioning God, it can feel unsettling, painful, and even frightening. You may worry about where their doubts will lead or whether their faith will survive the storm they're facing. But questioning God doesn't always mean rejecting Him--it often reflects a heart wrestling with hurt, disappointment, or unanswered prayers. Your role is not to fix them, but to walk with them in faith, love, and spiritual clarity. This article offers seven practical, biblical ways to stand strong when someone you love is questioning God. You'll discover how to follow the Holy Spirit instead of emotions, give them room to process, intercede with authority, and model the kind of authentic faith that draws people back to truth. Even when the journey feels long or discouraging, God is working behind the scenes. There is hope, restoration is possible, and your prayers matter more than you know.Read More
A healthy body. Enough money to pay all your bills and extra to invest in the work of the gospel. A godly marriage and happy, healthy children. Peace of mind.…
A healthy body. Enough money to pay all your bills and extra to invest in the work of the gospel. A godly marriage and happy, healthy children. Peace of mind. God has prepared a banquet full of blessings for you. But those blessings are not just going to fall in your lap. You must be […]Read More
Racism, at its root, is really a spirit of division. Learn 7 ways to destroy the spirit of racism in your life and family! No one in their right mind would…
Racism, at its root, is really a spirit of division. Learn 7 ways to destroy the spirit of racism in your life and family! No one in their right mind would willingly turn a rattlesnake loose in their home. Yet people everywhere are doing it, right now. They're throwing open the doors of their lives… Category: Relationships Read MoreRead More
It’s been said that 90 percent of conflict is rooted in misunderstanding. If that’s the case, and it probably is, then conflict resolution is a…
It’s been said that 90 percent of conflict is rooted in misunderstanding. If that’s the case, and it probably is, then conflict resolution is a matter of all parties sitting down and getting a good understanding of what happened! Proverbs 13:15 says, “Good understanding gains favor, But the way of the unfaithful is hard.” Good […]Read More
You can’t change unlovable people. You can’t even “deal with” them. But you can develop your love until you can love them just the way…
You can’t change unlovable people. You can’t even “deal with” them. But you can develop your love until you can love them just the way they are. Loving people–no matter how badly they act, no matter how rotten their attitude–is something you can do. And you do it by faith. You do it in the […]Read More
When God created man He gave him authority on the earth, which included dominion over the fish, birds and animals (Genesis 1:26-28). Likewise, Jesus has given…
When God created man He gave him authority on the earth, which included dominion over the fish, birds and animals (Genesis 1:26-28). Likewise, Jesus has given the believer authority in the spirit realm and the empowerment to do mighty works (Matthew 16:19; Mark 16:15-18). But at no time has God ever given us dominion over […]Read More
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5). That’s the key to parenting your children–regardless…
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5). That’s the key to parenting your children–regardless of their stage in life! In other words, all your parenting should be led by the Spirit. You will do well to recognize and respect their differences. They are not you! […]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
Forgiveness is a powerful principle of God. God’s Word is clear that we are to forgive, but if you are struggling to forgive someone who has wronged you,…
Forgiveness is a powerful principle of God. God’s Word is clear that we are to forgive, but if you are struggling to forgive someone who has wronged you, begin reading and thinking about these six scriptures. Then make the quality decision to forgive that person. Your emotional and spiritual well-being depend on it. Ephesians […]Read More
Wouldn’t it be great if our faith always produced instantly visible results? Instead of heated arguments, cold silences, constant frustration and…
Wouldn’t it be great if our faith always produced instantly visible results? Instead of heated arguments, cold silences, constant frustration and enduring anger, our marriages were loving, kind, peaceful, joyful and mutually fulfilling? But that’s not always the case. If you’re struggling in your marriage, begin putting these principles to work today. Trust in […]Read More
Relationships are important to God. In fact, one of the first things God did was create a relationship for Adam. He gave him Eve. But as Adam soon discovered,…
Relationships are important to God. In fact, one of the first things God did was create a relationship for Adam. He gave him Eve. But as Adam soon discovered, relationships aren’t always easy. Here are some steps for improving the relationships in your life: Examine Your Relationships It’s one thing to ask God to […]Read More
Not only can you have meaningful friendships, but God desires them for you. He is interested in every aspect of your life. He desires the very best for you.…
Not only can you have meaningful friendships, but God desires them for you. He is interested in every aspect of your life. He desires the very best for you. Your heavenly Father sent His best–Jesus–to the cross on your behalf so that you might have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10). Your Lord […]Read More
Are you the parent of a rebellious child? There is hope. Find out how you can stand for a rebellious or prodigal child and finally see the miracle you've been…
Are you the parent of a rebellious child? There is hope. Find out how you can stand for a rebellious or prodigal child and finally see the miracle you've been praying for. No one ever said parenting was easy. When you first bring your babies home from the hospital, there is so much hope and… Category: Relationships Read MoreRead More
To answer this question, it will help to understand why vows were instituted in the first place. Vows were instituted in Old Testament times in order to settle…
To answer this question, it will help to understand why vows were instituted in the first place. Vows were instituted in Old Testament times in order to settle disputes because men were generally not honorable. Their own words were not sufficient to the other party in critical situations. So, due to their general lack of […]Read More
With reports of success in cloning the first human embryo, many people are asking this question. The issue of human cloning is answered only by understanding…
With reports of success in cloning the first human embryo, many people are asking this question. The issue of human cloning is answered only by understanding human dignity. The embryo that would be created by human cloning is a human being endowed with the right to life, a free will, a purpose and a destiny. […]Read More
We are often asked if a Christian can seek a divorce and if a divorced Christian can remarry. The truth about these matters is that there are no generic…
We are often asked if a Christian can seek a divorce and if a divorced Christian can remarry. The truth about these matters is that there are no generic answers to these questions. In other words, we cannot say it is always right or always wrong for a Christian to seek a divorce, or for […]Read More
Unity is vital to marriage, whether deciding on church attendance or any other important issue. God loves you and your spouse deeply, and His main desire is…
Unity is vital to marriage, whether deciding on church attendance or any other important issue. God loves you and your spouse deeply, and His main desire is that you walk in unity with one another. Sometimes it may seem difficult to gain common ground on certain issues, but by the power of God you can […]Read More
Though the Bible does not answer this directly, it does tell us enough to draw an informed conclusion. Adam and Eve were the first and only people on the…
Though the Bible does not answer this directly, it does tell us enough to draw an informed conclusion. Adam and Eve were the first and only people on the earth right after the six days’ work of Creation. They were commanded to be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth (Genesis 1:26-28). They had not […]Read More
At times it’s easy for us to forget how much God loves us and how much value we have in Him. When we lose sight of the greatness God has put on the…
At times it’s easy for us to forget how much God loves us and how much value we have in Him. When we lose sight of the greatness God has put on the inside of us, we can begin to make decisions based on a poor self-image. Those decisions cause many Christians to end up […]Read More
To answer whether polygamy is acceptable, we must go back to the beginning, before man sinned. The Bible says that when God instituted and ordained marriage,…
To answer whether polygamy is acceptable, we must go back to the beginning, before man sinned. The Bible says that when God instituted and ordained marriage, it took place between one man and one woman. When God created a helpmeet for Adam, He created one woman–not two, three or four–and He said that those two […]Read More
God has a work for each member of the Body of Christ to fulfill. As each one does their part, the work of winning the lost for the Lord will get done, and then…
God has a work for each member of the Body of Christ to fulfill. As each one does their part, the work of winning the lost for the Lord will get done, and then Jesus will return and take us to be with Him for eternity. Your spouse is an important part of this. We […]Read More
The Bible says in John 15:13, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Jesus was telling His disciples…
The Bible says in John 15:13, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Jesus was telling His disciples to give up the things they wanted to do and to give of themselves to others. He said that there is no greater love than this. We can give of […]Read More
Are you leaving a legacy of faith? Learn how to pass the baton of faith to the next generation and fulfill your calling within the Body of Christ! Leading up…
Are you leaving a legacy of faith? Learn how to pass the baton of faith to the next generation and fulfill your calling within the Body of Christ! Leading up to each of the Olympic Games, a long relay of runners carrying torches transports a flame from Olympia, Greece, to the cauldron at the site… Category: Faith Read MoreRead More
First, ask God for wisdom on how to respond to the individual. Sometimes, control is based on insecurity and fear. Maybe this person had something happen to…
First, ask God for wisdom on how to respond to the individual. Sometimes, control is based on insecurity and fear. Maybe this person had something happen to him or her in the past and believes the only way to have a successful relationship is to be controlling. Or, the person may not even realize he […]Read More
Although it may be difficult, do your best not to engage with your spouse’s ex. Endeavor to keep past events in the past, and avoid being drawn into your…
Although it may be difficult, do your best not to engage with your spouse’s ex. Endeavor to keep past events in the past, and avoid being drawn into your spouse’s past issues. It is a good practice to pursue peace. Prayer is a very important foundation in the success of any marriage or remarriage. It […]Read More
No matter how long you’ve been viewing pornography or how strong the addiction–Jesus wants to help you get completely free. In fact, that is why He…
No matter how long you’ve been viewing pornography or how strong the addiction–Jesus wants to help you get completely free. In fact, that is why He came– to set the oppressed free (Luke 4:18). He has the power to bring complete deliverance if you’ll let Him. You don’t have to trust in your own ability, […]Read More
Marriage and the intimacy that goes along with marriage is a blessing to husbands and wives, a gift from God Himself. Yes, God made sex for procreation, but He…
Marriage and the intimacy that goes along with marriage is a blessing to husbands and wives, a gift from God Himself. Yes, God made sex for procreation, but He also created it as a physical pleasure to be enjoyed as part of His plan for the marriage covenant. Sex with your spouse is something you […]Read More
You should let the Spirit guide you when you begin a friendship as well as when you end it. The basis for a close friendship should always be common faith and…
You should let the Spirit guide you when you begin a friendship as well as when you end it. The basis for a close friendship should always be common faith and beliefs. A friendship will thrive when both parties are on the same life path. When the path begins to go in different directions regarding […]Read More
Assuming your spouse realizes the detrimental results of pornography use to his/her own spiritual well-being and the harm it does in his/her relationships,…
Assuming your spouse realizes the detrimental results of pornography use to his/her own spiritual well-being and the harm it does in his/her relationships, your responsibility is to stay in faith for your spouse. Pornography is one of Satan’s tactics to trap men and women and fulfill his ultimate intent to kill, steal and destroy lives […]Read More
Friendship is a precious thing. When you venture into friendship you may want to set some boundaries that will keep the relationship healthy. When you know a…
Friendship is a precious thing. When you venture into friendship you may want to set some boundaries that will keep the relationship healthy. When you know a friendship is developing, sit down with the new friend and honestly and openly discuss what each of you should expect for the friendship to grow. Pray with your […]Read More
The purpose of dating for a Christian should be to find a life partner to marry. It should by no means be taken lightly or casually. As such, it is important…
The purpose of dating for a Christian should be to find a life partner to marry. It should by no means be taken lightly or casually. As such, it is important to approach dating prayerfully and with wisdom. With such an important life decision before you, seeking counsel from strong Christians–including parents, friends and pastors–will […]Read More
The decision about whether to change churches is an important one. God has a plan for your life, and being in the right church is a vital part of that plan.…
The decision about whether to change churches is an important one. God has a plan for your life, and being in the right church is a vital part of that plan. So, your decision should be made prayerfully, seeking the wisdom and guidance of the Holy Spirit (Psalm 37:23; John 16:13). If you do decide […]Read More
“Husbands…[give] honor to the wife.” -1 Peter 3:7 (NKJV) “Let the wife see that she respects her husband.” -Ephesians 5:33 (ESV)…
“Husbands…[give] honor to the wife.” -1 Peter 3:7 (NKJV) “Let the wife see that she respects her husband.” -Ephesians 5:33 (ESV) It can be difficult to deal with a spouse who is unloving. You want them to change first, and you certainly don’t feel like showing honor and love to someone so unlovable! However… In […]Read More
In 1 Peter 2:18, God commands us to give due respect and honor to our masters–or our employers. In 1 Timothy 6:1, we see this again, “All who are…
In 1 Peter 2:18, God commands us to give due respect and honor to our masters–or our employers. In 1 Timothy 6:1, we see this again, “All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will […]Read More
In Exodus 34:14 we read, “You must worship no other gods, for the Lord, whose very name is Jealous, is a God who is jealous about his relationship with…
In Exodus 34:14 we read, “You must worship no other gods, for the Lord, whose very name is Jealous, is a God who is jealous about his relationship with you.” That’s pretty plain. The Bible boldly not only declares that God is jealous, but also that one of His names is Jealous! But is that […]Read More
There is great power in agreement and a spirit of unity. That’s why the devil tries to bring strife into the homes of believers. But you don’t have…
There is great power in agreement and a spirit of unity. That’s why the devil tries to bring strife into the homes of believers. But you don’t have to tolerate it! You can keep your home strife-free and filled with victory when you do these things. Bite Your Tongue. You don’t have to say everything […]Read More
It has become increasingly difficult to protect children from unwholesome media, but it is not impossible! God has charged us as parents to raise our children…
It has become increasingly difficult to protect children from unwholesome media, but it is not impossible! God has charged us as parents to raise our children “with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4) and to train them up in the way they should go (Proverbs 22:6). As a parent, your […]Read More
First of all, you must start being moved by faith. You can’t get anything accomplished as long as you allow fear and worry to dominate your thinking.…
First of all, you must start being moved by faith. You can’t get anything accomplished as long as you allow fear and worry to dominate your thinking. Stop the negative flow by starting to think and talk what the Word of God says about your children instead of dwelling on the problems you see in […]Read More
We praise God for television. Through it Kenneth Copeland and others are reaching hundreds of thousands more people with the uncompromised Word of God than…
We praise God for television. Through it Kenneth Copeland and others are reaching hundreds of thousands more people with the uncompromised Word of God than would ever be possible in a single church service. The television ministry is a tool to not only feed the Body of Christ but to also win the world to […]Read More
