More times than not, humans will not give up sin because life becomes too hard to cope. It is easier to stay where you are because it is familiar and will keep drawing you back in like a comfy blanket. The thing is, is life never stays the same, and neither does sin. It grows. …
Growth takes work. If you are doing the work and others around are not, there will be friction and misunderstandings, and you will be expected to carry all of the growth for everyone. The thing is, life doesn’t work that way. We all have to be willing to do our own growth work, accepting that …
What have you mapped out for yourself in life? Does it match God’s trip for you? Humans spend entire lives mapping out their existence; career planning, investment planning, college goals, retirement goals, paying bills, eating… Can you say you’ve laid any of these life plans at God’s feet? It is very hard to consider doing …
It is our greatest tendancy, when we think of riches, to immediately go to thoughts of bank accounts, fancy cars, large houses, designer clothes… Why is it that? Anything thing of this world that monetarily denotes wealthy staus is the goal. Focusing solely upon attaining that goal does nothing to build wealth where it is …
Even when it’s raining hardships, God sends blessings of friends, family, a song, and encouragement through the Word. Sometimes these treasures are so small we miss them in our hectic noisy lives. Pause today and look around you for those shining moments. More importantly, pass it on and be someone’s sunshine in Jesus’ name. For …
Most of the time, when we think of essentials, it is from a place of seeking tangible survival items. Food, housing, heat, water, and clothing are all examples of life sustaining things of the physical. What about the spirit part of us? It is really more important than the physically tangible things we think of …
It is these times in life that the foundation of our faith either pulls us through or drags us under. A shallow faith is not deep rooted enough to close the doors on anger, bitterness, envy, or destroying thoughts. To say you believe in faith is not sustaining. Faith is an action word that entreats …
It’s that knowing feeling even when there’s no visible evidence. Charming words without sincere actions are just empty and deceptive. That is why, as believers in faith, we must stay focused on Holy to discern the ways and intentions of all people. Holy Spirit will send red flags, warnings, and/or feelings that someone or something …
When someone remembers your smile of encouragement, a sincere hug, or a compassionate nod, your kind actions make a lasting impression towards the good in the world. It leaves them with the feeling they are cared for, loved, and respected. It may be the closest feeling of Jesus they get all day. It may be …
There is an ebb and flow of life that we must embrace in order to not remain staid and stagnant in one place, mindset, or way. Nothing stays the same. The earth is in continuous motion on its axis, sunrises differ, sunsets offer a wide range of colors, the moon pulls the ocean back and …
