Women are so much more powerful than they give themselves credit for. They’re strong, beautiful, intelligent and simply amazing and they should believe in themselves more. Don’t worry about the evil people out there, they will always try to get you down and see you suffer, but you can beat them and come out victorious … More “Keep Strong & Shine Bright”
As we approach Valentine’s Day, everyone is talking about love. But if you listen, you’ll find that a lot of the conversation is centered around vague definitions or abstract concepts. Let’s get concrete and specific: Love is willing self sacrifice for the good of another that does not require reciprocation or that the person being … More “Valentine’s Day”
In scripture, the prophet Elisha told a man named Naaman to go wash in the Jordan River and he would be cured of his leprosy. Naaman was the Captain of an army, a very influential man. He didn’t want to go wash in the dirty Jordan River. His attitude was, “That’s absurd. That’s little. That’s … More “Naaman The Leprosy”
Between the “already” of our conversion and the “not yet” of our final home going, few things are more important in our Christian life than a practical and functional level of biblical literacy. But if you’re anything like me, disciplining ourselves to increase that literacy will be a struggle. So here are four more reasons … More Christian Life
“I’m not always excited or motivated to read the Bible” I feel the weight and embarrassment particularly at the beginning of a new year, when we’re being prompted to start Bible reading plans. So today and next week, I want to encourage and inspire you to persevere in your personal Bible study. I want to … More “Read The Bible”
I’m sure by now that you’ve received a dozen emails, Facebook posts, or push notifications encouraging you to start a Bible reading plan for 2020. Praise God! I love how technology has evolved to place the Word of God in front of us all the time and everywhere! But I have a confession to make: … More I’m Reading My Bible
We should enjoy and give thanks for material things without allowing them to rule our hearts. Let’s consider God’s purpose for material things. 1. Material Things Are For Sustenance You and I literally could not survive without the material world that surrounds us. The proper relationship is not to hate it or to separate yourself … More “Material Things”
When was the last time you started a Bible reading plan with the book of Deuteronomy? Maybe you should. There’s a life changing sentence in the first chapter of this historical book that we need more than ever today. To briefly set the scene, God commanded his people to leave Horeb and enter the Promised … More Deuteronomy
Good leadership is hard to find these days, have you noticed? Whether in the political, corporate, or religious arena, we see leader after leader fall or abuse their position. Many become obsessed with power, wealth, or fame and end up neglecting the very people they were called to lead. In many ways, we live in … More Leadership
I’m sure you know the story of King Nebuchadnezzar. The king of Babylon had reached a height of unparalleled greatness and power, and in an act of divine glory thievery, he created a large golden image and commanded everyone under his authority to bow down and worship his idol. Nebuchadnezzar proclaims, “Is not this great … More Nebuchadnezzar
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