The majority of my past is filled with pain. Things like rape, abuse, and betrayal line my testimony like the ugly wallpaper that used to line my dining room. I had no idea how to forgive my offenders or heal from the trauma. As a result, I was a miserable wreck who unintentionally hurt most […]
What Is Forgiveness and Why Is It Important?
If you had to pinpoint the hardest command of God to follow, what would it be? For me, forgiveness is at the top of the list. Yet, learning how to genuinely forgive has brought the most freedom to my life and faith walk. I want to share that process with you, but to begin we […]
40 Simple Reasons To Trust in God Today & Always
Do you trust in God? I don’t mean like in a hypothetical way, but do you actually trust God? Do you believe God has a plan for your life, your specific personal life? This question goes beyond wondering if you believe there is a God, or that He had a literal Son who came to […]
How To Harness The Power of Spiritual Solitude
There is a fine line between the need for community and the importance of practicing Spiritual solitude in the life of a Christian. For most people living the busy life of a healthy 21st Century believer, it is difficult to find time alone. Others, myself included, prefer solitude to an unhealthy degree. How do we […]
10 Compelling Reasons To Share the Gospel Today
Have you experienced the love of God? His love is a deep abiding love that never changes or leaves you but transforms you and leads you to hope and joy. God’s love is like no other. As you abide in Christ, the love of God will spill over into every area of your life. That […]
3 Powerful Ways to Develop a Servant’s Heart
Servant-hearted people are beautiful to observe. They bring meals to new moms, write cards to the sick, give their neighbors a ride and so much else. Today we will see that serving others is a natural overflow of a Christian who is abiding in Christ. As we learn to be still and know God more […]
20 Questions Answered: What Does the Bible Say About Going to Church
By nature, I am an introvert who can be extroverted. All too often I have used my nature to justify being alone – specifically, not going to church. As we learn to be still and abide in Christ we will see that there is a strength that comes from abiding in community with other believers. […]
What Are The Benefits of Fasting and Prayer?
This season has been a series of one intense thing after another and I am struggling. Well, I have been struggling. Through this 40-day devotional series, I have felt the Lord pick me up, put me back together, and mend some of the broken places. Is that what you need today? As we began over […]
How To Really Give Your Life To God in Full Surrender
Surrender. A nice Christian ideal that is so hard to live out every day. It’s one thing to say, “Lord, I surrender my life to You,” but it’s another thing to truly live with open hands. To give your life away, to be still and abide in God requires surrender. To give your life to […]
4 Ways to Abide in Prayer: Harness the Power of Prayer Jesus’ Way
How important is prayer in your life today? Prayer is the lifeline of the Christian faith, our way to talk to God and find help when life is hard. What was the last prayer God answered in your life? Last week? Was it a year ago? Has God been silent lately? Today we will see […]
