The Scriptures tell us that God is Sovereign, but what does that mean? Jeremiah 32:17 “O Sovereign Lord! You made the heavens and earth by your strong hand and powerful arm. Nothing is too hard for you![1] Sovereign is “the quality or state of being sovereign, or of having supreme power or authority.”[2] In simple terms, …
God goes before us throughout our lives, although we may not realize it at the time. In 2008 we moved to accept a new ministry position. My son was a freshman in high school and had to leave all his childhood friends behind. At his new school, he soon met three young men who became …
We are sinful, so following God’s ways in this life is not easy. Each day we battle between following the Lord’s guidance or our sinful nature. You may be struggling today with which choice to make. The good news is that through faith in Jesus, the Lord gives us the compass of the Holy Spirit …
A question many people wrestle with is: will God forgive me when I fail? One of my friends had two abortions and wrestled with this sin for many years. One day we had a private forgiveness service for her, where she also gave the children names. In God’s grace, great healing took place as she …
Giving others a second chance is often an act of grace or undeserved love. Will God give me a second chance? You may have received a second chance or were impacted by someone who had. God called Jonah to evangelize the people of Nineveh, and he decided to board a ship and sail in the …
Interceding for others is a gift from the Lord. Think how the Lord has intervened in your life and how He wants to use you to intercede for others. My son and I were entering a hardware store not long ago and noticed an older man struggling to steady himself with his cane. My son …
Honesty is a simple word yet has a mountain of meaning and implications. Honesty is “the quality or fact of being honest, uprightness, and fairness.”[1] Throughout history, honest people have been admired and impacted those around them. Who in your life has influenced you by their honesty? While honesty is God’s desire for each of …
Kindness changes lives. Don’t underestimate the power of a smile, a word of encouragement, or a kind deed. When we are kind to others, it has a ripple effect. Is there someone in your life or the past that impacted you with their kindness? There is no one more kind than our Lord Jesus. 2 …
Listening to God’s voice with the intention of obeying is one of the most significant aspects of the Christian life. What we do in life is determined by the voice we choose to listen to. Listening to the voice of the Lord and obeying what He says will bring blessings into your life. When we …
Being free from guilt is possible when we repent of our sins, turn toward Jesus, and ask for forgiveness. This may sound easy, but to repent, we must humble ourselves before the Lord and admit our wrongs. You may be struggling with guilt, and our enemy satan tells you that you can’t be forgiven for …