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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!)
As a lover and seeker of Almighty God, you can learn to delight in the Lord like David and bless Him as He has blessed you.
Each year, people around the world celebrate April Fool's Day, a day for pranks and practical jokes. No one wants to be made the fool, so everyone is on their toes and on the lookout for any pranksters! But did you know, the Bible has a lot to say about a fool?
Have you ever had a thought come into your mind that you didn’t like? Maybe it was rude, sinful, mean or scary. You may have even thought, Where did that come from?
How can we possibly respond the way God wants us to while so many negative emotions are boiling beneath the surface?
To better understand Scripture and to glean all you can from it, it’s important to understand to whom a particular book is written.
During the three years of Jesus’ ministry, there was one thing that hindered His ability to work miracles more than anything else—unbelief. In Nazareth, for example, Jesus’ neighbors and childhood friends refused to accept Him.
Sometimes when you pray you may not feel you are getting results. You repeat the same prayer over and over, wondering why you are not receiving an answer. Days may pass, even months or years, and still it seems as though nothing is happening.
Here is a simple study that will take you through the seven different kinds of worship according to Scripture.
Do you ever wonder what God desires for your life? Do you want to know His perfect will for you? Do you want to know Him better so you can face your life and situations with confidence? Well, here are six truths that God wants you to know about Him and the way He operates on earth.
How is your stress-ometer? Feeling cool, calm and collected? Or are you hitting the red zone that signals that you are overloaded? If that’s you, then one of the best strategies you can employ to defeat stress is meditating on the Word of God.
What does it mean to be a mature Christian? Does it happen simply because you’ve been a believer for a certain length of time? No, maturity just doesn’t happen; rather, it is a choice. It takes a quality decision to pursue the things of God and “grow up” in them.
People sometimes question what it means to be a faith person, to live a faith-filled life. Some refer to faith people as that “name it and claim it” bunch. They assume that we try to pass off wishful thinking as some form of Christian practice.
If you are ready to experience a positive change in your blood pressure, there’s good news—“[Jesus] was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed” (Isaiah 53:5). Your healing—even from high blood pressure—is at hand.
The American Diabetes Association reports that more than 25 million people have been diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes.[1] If you are among the many people standing for your healing, here are seven scriptures for you to sta
If you are one of the 1.5 billion people suffering from chronic pain, I’ve got good news for you: Jesus took your pain to the cross! Often in my Healing School services, I hear from people suffering from lower back pain, bulging disks, fibromyalgia and more.
While this passage is speaking specifically about false prophets, the message is the same—test the truth.
You’ve heard people say that the words you speak are important.
Spend as much time as it takes to get the Word inside you in abundance.
Often believers ask how they can stand strong in the midst of uncertainty, including danger.
Let’s look at Mark 11:23-24, which says, “I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen.
Do you need a dose of God’s favor today? If you are a child of God then you already have it. But if you need to remind yourself of God’s goodness, grace and favor in your life, then pray these four scriptures over yourself.
Begin to confess the truth of His Word and apply it to your life.
What would your life be like if the favor of God surrounded you each and every day? Would you experience more grace? More happiness? More success? Would the fruit of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) be more evident in your life?
If you and your spouse are struggling against infertility, declare these scriptures. Print them, read them, meditate them and speak them over your family. And if you need someone to agree with you in prayer, call the KCM Prayer Line at +1-817-852-6000.
His secret for long, strong life, echoed throughout the Bible, is the only one that really works. He proved it beyond any doubt by staying youthful to the ripe old age of 120.
God cares about your finances! Sound surprising? Did you know that there are more than 2,000 verses in the Bible that deal with financial issues like money, greed, stewardship, debt, hard work, contentment, provision, investments and more?
It’s the New Year, the perfect time to pause and get God’s perspective on the coming year.
You are faced with a big decision, and you have to make a choice. How can you be sure that you’re making the right one? Choosing God’s way doesn’t have to be difficult or mysterious.
Are you waiting for an answer to prayer, and you don’t know what to do? You’re really trying to remain patient, but you need wisdom that can only come from the Holy Spirit. Here are six scriptural confessions to help you stand in faith while you’re waiting for your answer:
Spirit-led prayer is an important part of the believer’s life.
Sometimes I think that’s why God chose me to teach about the truth of God’s Word and how to apply it—because I’m simple. When I read the Word of God, I just believe it is speaking to me personally.
In this video, Riley shares about the process he went through when he first started to study the Bible. At first, he was confused about where to start and overwhelmed with the different translations and books of the Bible.
Are you living the life you want to live? Are your spirit, mind and body in perfect sync? Do you greet each morning with joy? If not, you may not be living the healthy, happy life God desires you to live.
How do you approach your Bible reading time? Do you approach it with purpose and delight, knowing the Lord is going to meet you there?
If you could be promised success in life—in your family, in your relationships, in your work, in your school, in your church—by doing one simple thing, would you do it?
The idea of trusting Jesus with your finances may be a new one. If so, the Word is the first stop in finding out what it really means to trust Jesus and surrender your financial decisions to Him and His ways.
He said you can have faith if you want it. He said, “Have the faith of God” (Mark 11:22). Don’t wallow in doubt and worry. Instead, obey Him. Say, “Yes, Lord. I believe. I take the faith of God and I have it now. I thank You for it!”
If you are new to the Christian life or new to a Spirit-led life, you may be wondering how the Holy Spirit affects your life. Can having Him in your life really make a difference?
Why should I read my Bible? Perhaps you’ve asked yourself that question. Perhaps you’ve read the Bible in the past without seeing much benefit.
Now more than ever before, believers must pay attention to God’s instructions. We must take hold of the Word of God and refuse to let go—especially in difficult times. We must be like the writer of Psalm 119 who said: “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.
If you are determined to stand strong against the flu, or you are currently feeling the symptoms of the flu, here are 10 scriptures to help you stand strong against it.
This is the time of year when many people are making New Year’s resolutions. And no doubt, a number of those resolutions center around losing weight.
Remember, He’s always speaking; it’s just a matter of opening your spiritual ears to hear Him.
Soul-winners need to discover how speaking words—God’s Word—will make you strong and ready to share what God has done for you with the world around you. Setting your mind on what the Bible says makes all the difference!
God intends for you to be victorious in life! It doesn’t matter what you are going through, the victory is available in Christ Jesus.
God is calling people from all denominations to live a life of power.
Remember, He’s always speaking; it’s just a matter of opening your spiritual ears to hear Him. Let’s look at three ways that you can improve your ability to hear the Holy Spirit.
So many born-again believers miss out on the world-overcoming victory that’s theirs in Christ Jesus.
Every time you sit down with the Lord to study His Word, pray and expect revelation to flow easily into your heart!
Make what God says the authority in your life. You shouldn’t just believe what God says to you in His Word, but you should also act on it. Acting on it is what produces results.
