Hold Fast to Hope and Remain Strong and Immovable Even if everyone around you is in despair, God’s Word instructs you to hold fast to hope because He is faithful. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. – Hebrews 10:23 Grit it Out / Hold …
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Take a Risk: One Strategy to Build Your Faith Deepening your relationship with God requires you to trust Him, and trusting God requires you to have faith. One way to build your faith is to take a risk. Here’s how you can take a godly risk. Take a Risk and Be a Blessing to Someone …
2 Simple Ways to Kick-Start Your Faith Would you like to kick-start your faith? These two things are a sure-fire way to build your faith. 1. Read the Bible to Kick-Start Your Faith Have you ever heard anyone say, “I just can’t wait to sit down and read my Bible!” Beyond a doubt, no one …
If God is Good, Why Do Evil Things Happen? From poverty-stricken lands where starvation runs rampant, to cancer, to unspeakable brutality, it’s undeniable that evil things happen on a continual basis. If God is good, why do evil things occur? Well, to truly answer this question, we must first understand two things. 1. God Gave …
3 Simple and Straightforward Ways God Speaks to You Wouldn’t it be so much easier to have faith in God if He spoke to us with a loud voice that boomed from a cloud each time we prayed to Him? Even though God probably doesn’t speak to you with an audible voice, you can learn …
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What is the True Purpose for Your Life? God uniquely created all people on purpose, and He has a specific and good plan for each individual. To determine the unique and true purpose for your life specifically, it is imperative to understand the 4 things everyone has in common. 1. God Created Mankind in Hopes …
When You Don’t Think You Measure Up Have you ever questioned your worthiness to do something because you thought you didn’t measure up to the task? More than likely, everyone has battled this doubt at one time or another. We usually have a whole slew of excuses; such as, I am too young, I am …
Gratitude: How to Gain a Good Attitude In his letters within the New Testament, Paul typically expressed gratitude by listing things for which he was thankful. Not only did Paul demonstrate gratitude, but he also gave us clear instructions that it is the will of God for us to be thankful in all circumstances. This …
Aligned with the Word of God and Stepping into Purpose Do you see yourself as valuable? When you consider how God feels about you, do you immediately think about the fact that you are loved by God more than you can imagine? If your mind and heart are aligned with the Bible, you should have answered …
Faith is Like Gravity When you throw a ball up into the air, do you wonder if the ball will fall back toward the ground or keep accelerating into space? That’s an absurd question, right? You may not be able to see gravity, but you trust its existence because you constantly see the effects of …
Changing Perspective Most of us will admit that we sometimes have fear and anxiety rise within us when life surprises us with conflict, sickness, or loss. While this is a normal human response, we do not have to remain in fear, anxiety, or doubt. God’s desire is for us to change a fear-filled perspective to …
If I Have a Bean, You Have a Bean “What’s the deal with beans?” you might be asking. Well, beans are pretty significant in my family. Well, not literally beans, but metaphorically speaking. A Bean of Money Unexpected bills, a move to a new city, and a downturn in the economy do not always place a young …
Strong Body, Strong Spirit Really: strong body, strong spirit? One might initially think that your physical fitness is unrelated to your relationship with God. I am convinced this is far from the truth. Here’s why. 1. When I exercise, both my mental health and mood improve. Somehow my sweat sessions seem to cleanse my mind …
Can You Hear Me Now? “It seems like my son doesn’t hear anything I say. I know Jason technically listens to me, but it’s like my words don’t actually penetrate his brain. I feel like a broken record saying the same things over and over again.” Carla confessed to her friend during lunch. Jasmine, one …
Morning Cup O’ Jesus “Where are my car keys?” Natalie’s husband asked. His tone of voice made it obvious he was irritated, and Natalie attempted to remember when she last saw the keys. “Well?” he demanded. “Have you checked the laundry room?” Natalie responded. As he headed toward the laundry room, she thought, I can’t …