Overcoming a persistent enemy is not easy, and perhaps you are fighting a tenacious enemy right now. Our enemy, satan, will use his minions to wear us down so he can move forward with his agenda. With the Lord’s help we can recognize this tactic and be an overcomer. We, too, can be persistent in …
Overcoming fear with faith is not easy. We live in a chaotic time where many people are wrestling with fear. Fear is defined as: a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the feeling or condition of being afraid.[1] Our enemy, satan, uses fear as a …
What do you do when life tests you? When did you experience a test in life that you remember because it was impactful? What did the Lord teach you through this experience? Sometimes we wish during Jesus was with us holding our hands in those moments. Testing is a repeated theme throughout the Bible and …
Have you ever prayed, “remember me, Lord?” Asking God to remember is an interesting thought because God is all knowing and does not forget about us. Although we know that in our head, we sometimes call to the Lord to remember us because we need His reassurance. As you read through the Scriptures there are …
How can being generous free you from ropes of this world that want to entangle you in selfishness? I remember a neighbor where I grew up who was a very generous person. It was not what he said that impacted me, but how he lived life. He never became a wealthy man, but he was …
What is the best gift you have ever received? What made this gift memorable? Sometimes we think of gifts of what we received but the gift of serving others can be the greatest gift of all. Jesus is the model for serving others. Matthew 20:28 For even the Son of Man came not to be served …
The Bible tells us that the Lord brings restoration. We understand how things are restored in the natural. Recently my daughter purchased a home that needed to be restored after years of neglect. After several months of work the home was renovated and looked almost new. When we live apart form Jesus our lives become …
Have you ever considered what a proper fear of the Lord is? Perhaps not, but it has a huge impact on our spiritual life. Proverbs 9:10Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. [1] When you submit to God, you do not have to be …