Jesus sets people free, which is a beautiful gift. When all is going well, believers tend to forget what the Lord has done for us and the price He paid for our freedom. Those who are in the bondage of sin and addictions are often the most thankful when Jesus frees them. I remember hearing …
Why Jesus came is clear to us as we read God’s Word. Adam and Eve sinned when they disobeyed God’s instructions not to eat from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. In God’s divine mercy and grace, the Lord determined that He would rescue his fallen creation. Paul gives us insight into …
Serving in love will make a difference in your life and those around you. Those serving in love are beacons of God’s love as they go about their daily lives. Their actions are refreshing, like drinking cold water on a sweltering day. You might not think that serving is fashionable, but serving never goes out …
Freedom in Christ is free for us, but it comes at a high cost to our Savior, Jesus. Freedom is often equated with personal independence, which is the ability to make our own decisions and follow our plans in life. In many ways living out this type of freedom is selfishness in disguise. The world …
We can build our own prisons because sin can hold us captive. Many people, perhaps some you know some, are stuck in the past. They are stuck in the past because they can’t let go of something. A divorce, betrayal, worry, addiction, regret, unforgiveness toward someone, or another situation holds them captive. If you find …
The phrase “don’t be afraid” is found in the Bible three hundred and sixty-five times. There is one for each day of the year. This becomes a daily reminder to live a life empowered by God. I don’t know about you, but being fearful is not something I enjoy or like to share with others. …
Jesus’ power over evil spirits is demonstrated many times in the Gospels. God places these stories in the Bible to give us clear evidence of His power. Perhaps you are unsure about this, and the Lord wants to show you that He is all-powerful. This gives us peace and reassurance in our spiritual battles. Luke …
Have you ever had to step up and tell the truth in a difficult situation? We grow in spiritual maturity as we learn to tell the truth instead of blaming others. In our story, Jonah was running from God and the Lord sent a great storm to intervene. As the sailors fought the storm, …