Most people have seen or at least heard of the commercials that claim, “He Gets Us.” In fact, they spend millions of dollars to place ads during the Superbowl. In these campaign commercials Jesus is portrayed in one way only (which I will explain further in the article). Although some of the claims made about Jesus are true, the real message of the Gospel is excluded, perverted or even downright false. Today we will look at how “He Gets Us”... Read more
Who is Satan? He is described throughout the Bible in many different verses of scripture. Included are specific names that he is given as well as descriptions of his character. These names and descriptions of Satan are important to understand because he is God’s number one enemy, which means he is also OUR number one enemy. In order to defeat our enemy, we must know WHO he is and HOW he operates. Today we will look at how Christianity views... Read more
The world will let us down. The people we love will let us down. In fact, the people we look to for validation and acceptance are sometimes the ones who make us feel the most isolated. We cannot look to the things (and people) of this world to fill our hearts with love and acceptance. It is Jesus who loves us & accepts us right where we are. The following testimony touches my heart immensely. It’s the story of one... Read more
What does having faith really mean? When we say someone “has faith” what are we referring to? “Having faith” could refer to many different things because it means different things to different people. The only definition of having faith that matters is the Biblical description. So, what does having faith really mean? This article is part two of a two-part series entitled “What Does Having Faith Really Mean?” In this series we are examining ten heroes of faith that are... Read more
When people say they “have faith,” what exactly does that mean? Does it simply mean they believe God exists? Perhaps they’re saying they trust that God will see them through whatever they are facing? Saying someone “has faith” could refer to many different things because “having faith” means different things to different people. The only definition of faith that matters is the Biblical description. So, what does it really mean to “have faith”? What is Faith? The Biblical definition of... Read more
Living in this crazy world can cause you to feel down, distressed or discouraged. Thankfully, there is a cure for these feelings and the good news is you don’t need to see a doctor or take medication. The cure for these feelings is praise! We are all looking for quick fixes in our lives. The sooner we can solve our problems, get answers and turn the page on our circumstances, the better. Today it’s easy to find ourselves in a... Read more
In May of 2020 I received devastating news that my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. My heart was broken because as a nurse, I knew what that diagnosis meant. However, as a Christian, I knew that God was greater than that diagnosis. I didn’t know what the Lord would do or what His plans were, but I did know that His will would be done. What I came to experience is that in the midst of grief God is... Read more
Do you struggle with saying too much or saying the wrong things or speaking when you probably shouldn’t? With the way things are in the world, sometimes it’s hard to bite your tongue and keep quiet. Today, we’ll look at 10 scriptures confirming that sometimes it’s best to keep your mouth shut. Your Tongue is Powerful Do you realize how powerful the tongue is? Proverbs 18:21 tells us that “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” This means that... Read more
A new year is around the corner. This is the time when most people are evaluating their lives. They are deciding what they want to stop, start or change as the clock strikes midnight on December 31st. Making new year’s resolutions almost always sets us up for failure. Rather than fail within the first month of the new year, stop making resolutions and choose a word of the year instead. New Year’s Resolution Statistics Studies reveal only a 9% success... Read more
There is awesome power in prayer – there really is. Many people don’t realize how much our prayers move the heart of God. James 5:16 tells us that “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” Today we will look at prayer and how we can pray to God with intensity and sincerity. God Hears Our Prayers In James 5:16 written above, we see that James uses the term “effectual fervent.” The original Greek insinuates that this type... Read more
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