How to Remain Steadfast When Facing Opposition
Instead of feeling overwhelmed and fearful of circumstances, let’s turn to Scripture for truths to hold onto when facing opposition.
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Carla D. Burnette
Carla D. Burnette
A Surrendered Life: Our Gift to Jesus
Because Jesus gave His life for us, His love compels us to surrender our lives to Him. Let’s delve into what a surrendered life looks like.
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What a Surrendered Life Looks Like
Let's delve into the meaning of living a surrendered life to Jesus Christ and discover what this life looks like.
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3 Commands Found in the Will of God
Followers of Christ desire to obey the will of God. But what does that include?
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3 Ways God Protects Us When Experiencing a Storm
God protects us every day. Yet often we are unaware. Let's learn 3 ways God protects us when experiencing a storm.
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Joseph’s Life Exemplifies the Faithfulness of God
During a period of Joseph’s life, he repeatedly endures hardship. Yet, in every situation, Joseph holds onto the faithfulness of God.
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How to Live Unshaken in Christ
Friend, are you easily shaken by difficult circumstances? Turning to Scripture, let’s discover how to live unshaken in Christ.
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6 Spiritual Blessings that Exemplify God’s Love
Believers in Jesus are blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Let’s delve into each of these spiritual blessings.
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What Does Pursuing Jesus Christ Look Like?
As Christians, we are to pursue Jesus Christ. Let’s turn to Scripture for insight on what pursuing Jesus looks like.
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Crucified With Christ: Its Meaning and Significance
Do you fully understand what it means to be “crucified with Christ”? Let’s delve into the powerful meaning of this phrase.
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Why Jesus Came to the Earth for Us
As we reflect on Jesus’ birth, let’s turn to Scripture to discover why Jesus left heaven and came to this earth for us.
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How to Have Perfect Peace
Are you longing for peace? Scripture shows us in Isaiah 26:3 how to have perfect peace no matter what the circumstances.
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4 Reasons Why We Have Nothing to Fear
It is so easy to be fearful of circumstances in our lives or of what is currently taking place in our world. But we can reject fear by keeping our focus on God’s character and on His promises. Let’s take a look at one particular verse that provides 4 reasons why we have nothing to fear.
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Stand for Truth, Bold as a Lion
Are you intimidated to stand for truth in this world? Let’s turn to the Bible for reassurance to stand in spite of fear.
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How to Maintain Peace of Mind Amid Hardship
Are you longing for peace of mind? But you keep facing one difficult situation after another. Whether it be a medical diagnosis, a relational issue, financial hardship or even the current misery in our world. No matter what the situation, there is hope, my friend. The answer lies in God’s Word.
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Guard Your Heart with God’s Word
We live in a corrupt world where we are constantly surrounded by immorality. One way to stand against immorality is to guard your heart.
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By God’s Power We Can Overcome Hardship
Are you experiencing some type of hardship? There is hope, for God’s power enables believers in Jesus to withstand and overcome hardship.
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How to Make the Most of Our Days
Each day is a gift from God. So, let’s learn how to make the most of our days, friend. Turning to Scripture, I Peter chapter 4 shows us how.
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What It Means to Abide in Christ
Perhaps you have heard of the phrase “abide in Christ” but don’t fully understand the depths of its meaning. Let’s discover what it means.
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Having an Eternal Perspective in a Fallen World
God’s Word in Psalm 37 provides hope by guiding us to have an eternal perspective while living in this fallen world.
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Keep Doing Good in Spite of Discouragement
Are you discouraged by the lack of fruit in doing good for the Lord? Don’t give up my friend. The Lord sees your good works.
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How to Cultivate a Servant's Heart - Carla D Burnette
Jesus noticed people around Him and responded in compassion. We are to have a servant’s attitude, a heart to serve others like Jesus.
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Leaving Our Burdens in the Lord's Hands - Carla D Burnette
Friend, what burdens are weighing you down? Let’s learn the importance of leaving them in the Lord’s hands.
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We Can Stand Strong Against the Enemy - Carla D Burnette
When the enemy tries to discourage you and wear you down, look to the Lord. Believers in Jesus Christ can stand strong against the enemy.
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Strong in Christ Despite Our Weakness - Carla D Burnette
Scripture assures us His grace is sufficient, for His power is perfected in our weakness. We are strong in Christ despite our weakness.
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God's Love Pursues Us All Our Days - Carla D Burnette
Our heavenly Father sees us and deeply cares for us. I am certain of this because God’s love for us is shown repeatedly in the Bible.
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Fight for Truth and Hold onto It - Carla D Burnette
Are you feeling battle weary? Tired of seeing evil appear to triumph in this world? Scripture offers key insights on how to fight for truth.
6 min readLive for the Lord and Not the World - Carla D Burnette
It is so easy to be distracted and enticed by the things of this world. But let’s remember our purpose to live for the Lord, not the world.
5 min read3 Reasons to Choose Joy - Carla D Burnette
Isn’t it refreshing to be around someone full of joy? As Christians, we have joy because of Jesus. Let’s explore the reasons to choose joy.
6 min readA King Like No Other - Carla D Burnette
The four titles (Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace) given to Jesus clearly reveal Him as a king like no other.
4 min readThe King Born for Us - Carla D Burnette
With Christmas quickly approaching, let’s pause and prepare our hearts for the true reason of the season, which is Jesus
4 min readGod's Word: A Precious Treasure - Carla D Burnette
Do we truly cherish God’s Word and recognize how precious it is to us? Through His living and active Word, God reveals Himself and His will.
6 min readTrust God and Find Rest From Stress - Carla D Burnette
Feeling stressed? Whatever the situation, Scripture assures us that we can trust God and find rest from stress.
5 min readKeep Standing Firm in the Faith - Carla D Burnette
Let’s learn how to keep standing firm in the faith from three men in the Bible who demonstrated devotion and courage while facing death.
6 min readWhy Our Focus Is So Vital - Carla D Burnette
Focusing on God requires intentionality, so we don’t succumb to fear over situations in the world. This is why our focus is so vital.
6 min readRegarding Trials As Opportunities - Carla D Burnette
What if we regarded trials as opportunities to become more like Christ? Wouldn’t this potential outcome offset any difficulty we may face?
4 min readTransformed to Reflect God's Glory to the World - Carla D Burnette
Like an ugly caterpillar that is transformed into a beautiful butterfly, our ugly sin-stained lives are transformed to reflect God’s glory
5 min readHow to Establish a Firm Foundation - Carla D Burnette
Without a firm foundation, we may collapse just like a sand castle when the waters rise. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
5 min readLike a Star Shining Brightly for Christ - Carla D Burnette
Believer in Jesus, did you know you shine like a star for Christ in the darkness? Let’s turn to Scripture to find out more.
5 min readHow to be Fruitful for the Lord - Carla D Burnette
How can we be fruitful and effective for the Lord? Scripture provides the answer in 2 Peter 1:5-8. Let’s study this passage to learn how.
6 min readKeys to Living a Godly Life - Carla D Burnette
Are we utilizing what God has given us to truly live for Him? Let’s turn to 2 Peter 1:3-8 (CSB) for keys to living a godly life.
5 min readFind Rest in Our Divided World - Carla D Burnette
With all the instability and unrest in this world, we can be easily overwhelmed. The Bible tells us how to find rest in our divided world.
5 min readThe Danger of Pleasing Man - Carla D Burnette
It is impossible to please both man and God, for we will seek to please the one we fear most. Who do you fear the most?
7 min readOvercoming the Fear of Man - Carla D Burnette
If we fear man more than God, we will hesitate to obey Him. The question to ask ourselves is, are we living to please man or God?
5 min readChoose to Trust God - Carla D Burnette
Do you find it challenging to trust God during seasons of waiting and testing? Let’s study the life of Abraham to see how he responds.
5 min readLearning to Trust God - Carla D Burnette
Do you obey God when He asks you to step out of your comfort zone? Let’s trust He will lead us, take care of us and equip us.
7 min readPausing to Acknowledge the Creator - Carla D Burnette
Let’s acknowledge the Creator, thanking Him for the beauty of creation. When we do, our mind is set on Him, which quiets our soul.
5 min readFocus on Jesus Amid the Storm - Carla D Burnette
When struggling with a challenging situation, keep your focus on Jesus, instead of on the circumstances. He will help you through the storm.
6 min readLove Like Jesus Loved - Carla D Burnette
Jesus commands us to love like Him in John 15:12 (ESV): “This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”
7 min readDelighting in the Word - Carla D Burnette
What does it mean to delight in the Word and to meditate on it? Let’s find out. For when you do, you are like a tree planted by water.
8 min readEquipped for Every Good Work - Carla D Burnette
Did you know God’s Word equips us for every good work? Each of us has good works to accomplish and God’s Word equips us to carry them out.
4 min readGuarded by His Peace - Carla D Burnette
Lay your requests before the Lord with thanksgiving and His peace will guard your heart and mind. Reach out to others for prayer as well.
5 min readDo People See Jesus in Me? - Carla D Burnette
As Christians, we desire to live like Jesus, to reflect Him to those around us. We pray people see Jesus in us.
4 min readAre You Sure, Lord? - Carla D Burnette
Why do we doubt God’s plans? No matter what the situation, the Word tells us to trust confidently in Him and with all of our hearts.
6 min readLetting Go Of Our Cares - Carla D Burnette
When we cast our cares, worries and fears onto the Lord, He promises to bear the weight of them. We no longer carry them.
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