“Come unto Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for… Read More ›
FAITH FOR TODAY
Pilate to Christ – ‘What is Truth’: What is YOUR Truth?
By Greg Holt Just as Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever – so too is the truth. Words, thoughts, ideas, writings, ETC. do not become truth merely because many people or even society by and large believe them… Read More ›
The Inerrancy of the Bible and Why This Should Concern You
I recently listened to a service in which the pastor was expounding on the Word of God – specifically the truth of God’s Word. This raises the question: Is the Word of God, the Bible, inspired – or is the… Read More ›
You Don't Need Self-Esteem
By Jennifer Low self-esteem is a thinking disorder in which a person feels incapable, unworthy, incompetent, and unlovable. Many people suffer from this debilitating condition, hence why depression, suicide rates, and self-harm are rampant. While depression has been proven by… Read More ›
Stop Comparing Yourself
By Jennifer “Why is she more blessed than I am?” “How come she has more friends than me?” “Why is she married while I’m still single?” “Why can’t my body look like hers?” These are some of the questions I… Read More ›
Being Positive In The Midst Of Negativity
By Jennifer There is negativity everywhere. From an angry, rude coworker or boss, unfriendly neighbor, or that obnoxious person at church. It’s so easy to dwell on unpleasant situations or unattractive qualities in a person. Thus, it can be quite… Read More ›
Encourage one another
By Karen Roper I love the first word of this website – inspirational or inspiration. Inspiration in the Oxford dictionary means infuse thought or feeling into. It is a word which speaks to us of hope, encouragement and purpose. It… Read More ›
THE ASSURANCE OF THINGS HOPED FOR
Written by Marianne Bernard Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” Hebrews 11:1 It has been said that the peace of God rests where the peace of God reigns. If you… Read More ›
Don't You be Afraid – of Giants in Your Way
By Francesca Battistelli Everyone’s telling you To let go of what you’re holding to It’s too late, too far You’re too small, it’s too hard Throwing water on that spark Living deep inside your heart With oceans of reasons The things… Read More ›
Are You Living for STUFF, Yourself, OR…???
What are you living for? Your paycheck, your spouse, your kids, the next high, or maybe your job or business. Or are you living for Christ? What defines you…Jesus or something or someone else in the world? Ever made mistakes… Read More ›
One Step Away – From Jesus
I want any of you who read/watch this to really stop and listen to Mark’s words here. If you have sinned, if you have moved away from Christ, if you even have only considered Christ as your Savior – you… Read More ›
What Did Jesus Say about Divorce?
By Charles R. Swindoll Lately, the Western world has zoomed in on the topic of same-sex marriage, leaving the issue of divorce virtually ignored. Yet Christians and non-Christians alike continue to struggle through both considering divorce and the decision to divorce…. Read More ›
The Pharisees and Today’s Church – the Same Now as it Was Then
Matthew 21:42-46 42 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? 43 Therefore… Read More ›
2 Reasons Why I Want Christ To Write My Love Story…
In February… there is so much talk about love… how to find your ‘valentine’… where to look… ways to be romantic… With advertisements of hearts; flowers; chocolates… romantic gestures; loving tokens; quotes surrounding us… most of us long for the… Read More ›
The Undetected Killer
This next word can be one of the easiest mistakes to find yourself doing. Mostly because half the time we don’t even realize we’re doing it. That’s right folks, if you guessed materialism, then you’re right! What is materialism? Simply… Read More ›
A Peace Beyond All Understanding
Peace is freedom from all disturbances. Peace is a calm assurance despite the circumstances we face. Tranquility permeates our inner man when we are at peace. Serenity fills the gaps gouged out by adversity. A state of peace forces anxiety… Read More ›
My Season of Loneliness and Isolation
Loneliness is rampant in today’s culture. It’s an epidemic in every part of the world. Everyone has experienced this unpleasant feeling at one time or another. Remember that time on the playground when all the kids were playing and you… Read More ›
How Isaiah 42 Relates to the Modern Day United States and the World
Isaiah 42 is an interesting chapter, written to the Jews as well as addressing Christ as Messiah, there are definitely parallels to today’s modern world. Isaiah 42:1-4 As well as addressing the shortcomings of the Jewish people of that time,… Read More ›
Rapture? — The Olive Branch Report
11/30/2016 Many of my Christian peers will read this and perhaps think that by moving to another church I got “infected” with some kind of false doctrine in the process, and here’s why: I no longer subscribe to the oft-taught… Read More ›
The Spark of Life
“Blessed be the Son of God and all ye who worship Him. Go not into the deserts for they are empty of all life. No follower of God shall remain in destitution for His Holy Spirit is alive within you…. Read More ›
DV Awareness Day#30: Message to Those in Dry Places of Brokenness — The Abuse Expose' with Secret Angel
http://https://youtu.be/EtSmHCVzyGk As I heard this song this week, I wanted to share with you because my thoughts went immediately to the dry places of brokenness that so many live in. The same old rut. The same old routine. The same… Read More ›
Navigating the Fiery Black Holes of Life
Demonic Oppression and Possession: “Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed him, so that the mute man spoke and saw (Matthew 12:22, NAS).” “As they were going out, a mute, demon-possessed… Read More ›
Navigating the Fiery Black Holes of Life
Isaiah 45:5-7: “I am the Lord, and there is no other; besides Me there is no God. I will gird you, though you have not known Me; that men may know from the rising to the setting of the sun that… Read More ›
Navigating the Fiery Black Holes of Life
Chapter Three: Cause and Effect, Part I “Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned (Romans 5:12, NAS).” Then the Lord God said… Read More ›
Strategic Foe, Strategic God, part III
Yes and Amen! “For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us. (II Corinthians 1:20, NKJV).” “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable,… Read More ›
Strategic Foe, Strategic God, part II
All Things are Finished: “When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, He said, “It is finished” and He bowed His head, and gave up the ghost (John 19:30, NAS).” “…His works were finished from the foundation of the world (Hebrews… Read More ›
Strategic Foe, Strategic God
“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on… Read More ›
Suffering: Black Hole Experiences
…exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit… Read More ›
Against All Odds
By John Miltenberger “Behold, I [am] the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?” [Jeremiah 32:27; NKJV] Today, I’m walking out of a trap I’ve been in for some time. Of course, I didn’t… Read More ›
Are You Following God?
Impatient and not willing to wait for God’s alignment of circumstances, too many of us interfere with God’s way of doing things. We step in, and with our own might and intellect, we try to hurry things along. We push… Read More ›