How can you grow a servant’s heart as a Christian? 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. […]
18 Barriers To Communication In Marriage You Can Fix Today
When couples struggle with communication, the relationship suffers. There are 11 common barriers to communication in marriage (and 6 that are not talked about but are critical!). Not only are they common, but they are also simple to correct! Yeah!!!!!!! What Are Barriers To Communication? When I talk about barriers to communication in marriage there […]
20 Questions Answered: What Does the Bible Say About Going to Church
Have you ever wondered, “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 […]
What Are The Spiritual Benefits of Fasting and Prayer?
I am struggling in this season of life. I have felt the Lord pick me up, put me back together, and mend some of the broken places… those are just some of the benefits of fasting and prayer. Is that what you need today? As we began, we launched a simple Spiritual fast and I […]
How To Give Your Life To God in Full Surrender: 4 Easy Steps
It is critical that you learn how to give your life to God fully. This demands you live with open hands around your time, talents, and treasures. 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 […]
4 Ways to Abide in Prayer: Harness the Power of Prayer Jesus’ Way
How important is prayer in your life today? Would you say that you abide in prayer? Prayer is the lifeline of the Christian faith, our way to talk with God and find help when life is hard. What was the last prayer God answered in your life? Last week? A year ago? Has God been […]
How to Abide in the Word of God for Blessing
What comes to mind when I say, “Abide in the Word of God?” Do you stress over reading your Bible? Maybe you always feel behind in your reading plan? Or do you read and still feel dry and distant from God? Me too sometimes. We are learning that to overcome our fear and learn to […]
8 Ways To Abide in Christ and Fight Spiritual Dryness
Do you truly know how to abide in Christ? How long have you been saved? It’s been 30+ years for me. There are seasons when I feel dry and far from God. I used to think that Spiritually dry seasons were a normal part of Christianity. Inevitable. You just ride it out and wait for […]
How to Respond When God Says Be Still
When life is hard, how do you respond? When God says be still, do you turn away from Him, isolate yourself, and try to push through? Or do you lean into the Lord and pray as if your life depends on it? Maybe you fall somewhere in between like I do. Recently, while praying, God […]
15 Biblical Expectations In Marriage: 8 Ways To Find Hope and Healing
Expectations in marriage kill love. In my mind, I know that. 100% true. In my heart, however, I don’t believe it is possible to live without expectations. The struggle with what I expect in marriage… in a Christian marriage… is at the heart of some of our more hopeless struggles. Who else? What Does the […]