ITS TIME TO GET INTENSE: The Power of Desperate Prayer
Sometimes our dignity gets in the way of the raw desperation that moves God's heart.
BEING SMALL IN OUR OWN EYES
How does one actually achieve a healthy self-esteem, and what does that even look like?
GETTING FREE FROM A RELIGIOUS SPIRIT
In religious circles, it is difficult to admit weakness, avoiding it at all costs. Here is one possible reason.
COMPELLED TO POSITIVE THINKING
The Christian has every reason to be positive about the future when it involves resurrected bodies and Jesus ruling and reigning.
THE DESTRUCTIVE NATURE OF ENTITLEMENT
In an entitled society, we want something for nothing, expecting preferential treatment without putting in effort, but is this the way the kingdom of God operates?
THE POWER OF SUDDENLY
When all seems hopeless, God comes through suddenly with great power and glory.
GOD’S WORD: A REMEDY TO THE HURTFUL WORDS OF OTHERS
Hurtful words hurt us. How can we get past them?
THE FAILURE OF CELEBRITY CHRISTIANITY
Can a Christian’s fame outpace their spiritual maturity? Are there potential dangers to the Christian community when an immature believer gains celebrity status? The Apostle Paul thinks so.
THE INSECURE MINISTER
Though common to the human experience, insecurity is a liability that drives decisions and dominates emotions, but there is someone who can help.
THE POWER OF SAINTHOOD
A Christian confident in their saintly identity is an intimidating enemy to the world and the devil, for seldom is such hatred and rage displayed toward a foe who is weak and unimposing.
COMPROMISED CHRISTIANITY, LIARS, AND THE PATH TO AN AUTHENTIC, CONFIDENT FAITH
What are the marks of a true believer in Jesus? What are the obvious effects of God’s love working in a person? It’s not complicated.
ARE WE LIVING IN LIGHT OR DARKNESS?
Claiming to follow Jesus, but choosing to live in the darkness of spiritual confusion and compromise is to live a lie. What do we do when we discover this hypocrisy in our lives?
THE BASIS FOR REAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Sinful lifestyles and unrighteous activities can create community and deep connections, but what is distinct about deep Christian connections and community?
BREAKING FREE AND LIVING FULL
Living a full and free Christian life depends on where we focus our thinking.
FEARING GOD: THE PATH TO ENDURING FAITH
One of the greatest assets of an enduring faith is a healthy fear of the Lord.
THE DANGERS OF FALSE PRAISE
When false praise seduces and criticism is rejected, we become slaves to our insecurities and beholden to the flatterer.
NEEDING GOD AND NEEDING OTHERS
While God helps us in all our troubles, sometimes we still need a friend.
THE LOVE OF DISCIPLINE
When the Lord disciplines, He is not condemning, rather He works from a place of absolute love.
THE TEST OF GOD’S DISTANCING
When our prayers feel unanswered and God distant, could it be His doing rather than ours?