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Worry vs. Faith (Where Are You?)

One of the best indicators of our connection with our Heavenly Father is the level of worry we have in our life. Here is a reminder that...

Deny Self

Jesus says… “If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself (die to self) and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever...

Godly Courage

Courage is living with the absence of FEAR. Joshua models what it means to trust in the Lord as he steps out in faith and follows God’s...

The Power of a Good Conscience

“I’m a thief.” Those are very hard words to say. Yet I knew I had to say them. After experiencing the saving grace of Christ in college,...

The Lies We're Told

Which of these lies do you believe? The world tells us that the pursuit of the American dream is our highest calling. God tells us that...

Our Father Knows Best

Dr. Charles Stanley shared a message recently that really resonated with me. It was a reminder for me to commit to following through on...

Disciples of Jesus

In Luke 14:26-33 Jesus says “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and...

Christians Were Made For Crisis

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly...

True Prayer/False Prayer

God proved His love for us by giving His Son as a sacrifice for our salvation, and He continues to demonstrate His love by being...

My Daily Funeral

Jesus says “If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself (die to self) and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever...

Are You Following Christ, or Church?

A man shared the following story with Kyle Idleman, author of Not A Fan. My daughter left for college and left her faith. I’ve realized...

Raising Boys

My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.” ― Jim Valvano Harry Harrison Jr., author of...

The Master of Your Temple

“No one can serve two masters.” Matthew 6:24 Every human being is a temple. Some of us have the Holy Spirit of God dwelling in us;...

Where Is The Joy In Our Most Difficult Trials?

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith...

The Privilege of Prayer

Imagine getting VIP tickets to the Super Bowl. After watching the game, you have access to the locker room, where you run into the...

Does Salvation Require Obedience?

It was James himself who asked a similar question in James 2:14 “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have...

How Well Do You Know God?

In John 17:3 Jesus states, “Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent”....

Who's Holding You Accountable?

What we do with our lives is displayed by the choices we all make every day. Each negative action we take has lasting effects that may be...

Why Is It Important To Have Daily Quiet Time With The Lord?

If you really want to know God, you need to develop an intimate relationship with Jesus. The best way is having a daily quiet time: a...

Satan Loves A Busy Man

When I run into guys I know, I usually ask, how are things going? Their typical response is “I’m busy.” I try not to pry into their...

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