Early one morning Grace awoke suddenly, her heart racing and her palms sweaty. Fear welled up inside her. After a few deep breaths, she said, “I know You’re with me, God. Help.” Her breathing steadied and her heartbeat slowed. The fear disappeared. God was with Grace that morning. He’s with her every morning. He’s with … Read more
Have you ever been so weary that you said, “I cannot take another step”? Have you awakened in the morning and refused to open your eyes because you still felt exhausted? Pain can do that. It can weaken us to the point that we’re immobile. It can fill our heart with so much darkness that … Read more
For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. James 3:16 When God delivered the tenth commandment on Mount Sinai, he added a sweeping conclusion to the simple beginning: “You shall not covet … anything that belongs to your neighbor” Exodus 20:17). Why add anything? Maybe God wanted to … Read more
We all have a worldview—a set of conscious and subconscious beliefs through which we see and interpret life. Worldview determines how we view God, ourselves, truth, and reality. It colors our understanding of history and shapes our values. When we accept Christ as Savior and Lord, the Holy Spirit begins to transform our worldview—removing beliefs … Read more
Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16 Most of us enter the new year with some ideas about what we’d like to do differently. Maybe you want to adjust your diet … Read more
If you follow national news at all, you’ve probably heard about the “No Kings” protests. The participants are voicing their disapproval of the way the president is running the country. But when I see signs that read “No Kings,” I think of another issue—a much deeper, spiritual problem. We humans don’t really want any kind … Read more
The Thanksgiving season beckons us into a spirit of praise, worship, and thanksgiving. God yearns for His people to cultivate these habits, but often we’re so focused on our hurt and difficult circumstances that we don’t use these soul-healing tools. You may be thinking, She must be kidding. What is there to be thankful for … Read more
Words wound. We know that. Someone’s words have probably hurt you recently, and you’ve probably hurt someone with your words too. Word wounds are often the product of a critical spirit—in you or the other person. Those who give free rein to a critical spirit tear down other people rather than build them up. Over … Read more
Family members usually struggle to set boundaries for their LGBT loved ones. We don’t want to ostracize our loved one, but when that person pursues destructive behaviors or creates conflict in our family, we can set limits to prevent the Enemy from taking us down and to allow God space to bring healing. What should … Read more
On June 27, the Supreme Court handed down a decision that parents do have rights when it comes to their children’s education. In a 6–3 vote, the Justices sided with a group of Maryland parents who wanted their children to opt out of lessons containing LGBT themes that conflict with their religious convictions. Accusations from … Read more