Today, as we live under the authority of a new and better covenant in Christ, our “promised land” is not made of grass and hills or bordered by mountains and rivers. The Israelites were to establish...
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Receiving our true identity is the fruit of abiding, not striving. David G. Benner said, “We do not find our true self by seeking it. Rather, we find it by...
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Reframing your thoughts can have a very real effect on your body, beginning with your heart. The heart, unlike your other major organs, has an extensive communications system with the brain and exerts a unique and far-reaching influence on your emotions and body. The heart is much more than a…
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Thank God for fathers. I hope you have one with whom you can share love and gratitude for positive influence. Perhaps you have precious memories of a dad who...
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There I was, on the back row of the church again. And crying...
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Both fear and faith require the same amount of energy. They both ask you to believe in something that hasn't happened yet, and then act
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Several years ago, I shared a message God burned into my heart. I titled it “We Have a Choice: Humility or Humiliation.” What I shared is truth. We will either bow before God, or be broken before God. We will come to Him in humility as individuals, the church ...
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When we think of the kingdom that Jesus established – the one that is “not of this world” – it can seem distant and far away. But Simon Peter, ever the practical guide, wrote very specific instructions...
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When I was a young girl, people would ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up. As far back as I can remember, I would tell them I wanted to be...
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As a Christian, you can see yourself not just as a "follower" of Jesus, but as one united with Him in spirit. This spiritual union is an ongoing reality. The Holy Spirit guides and empowers you...
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