The Bible says we must humble ourselves before the Lord for it pleases Him. Humility is also the key to obeying God’s will and commands. But how do we tell what is true from what is false humility?We must distinguish the difference to walk in God’s righteousness genuinely. First, let...
Hoo boy! Watching the news can really do a number on us emotionally. The ongoing war in Ukraine The threat of China Democrats’ distrust and cries of corruption against the Republicans Republicans’ …
By Elizabeth Prata Screen shot of the Justin Peters’ title card for his talk at G3 2023 National Conference I have returned home to digest the edifying material I absorbed at the recent G3 Na…
photo by: GDJ via Pixabay When computers first came into being, they only knew the truth! Decisions could only be true or false, on or off, one or zero. These were absolutes. I liked this because i…
August 30, 2023, was recognized as National Grief Awareness Day. In acknowledgment of the day, I did a post on social media to give attention for others to recognize the reality of what grief looks like. We don’t need to be told it’s National Grief Awareness Day; we know it every day. We sense the l
One of the many of Bible verses I most use often is Second Corinthians 10:5:
This is a troubling book about an epidemic damaging the lives of many, many teenage girls.
“When a woman is giving birth, she has sorrow because her hour has come, but when she has delivered the baby, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the …
The affirmation model cannot offer true self-acceptance, unless the body is no longer considered part of the self.
The best protection comes from being less naive My teacher, the great Harvey Jackins, used to say that all girls and almost all boys are sexually abused [in the West, the people he counseled most].…
As we enter a new year, I think many are happy to leave last year behind; I know I am. But we still bring ourselves and our struggles into the new year. What will we do to make things different?
So you've heard it before, right? "Obedience brings blessings." It's a phrase often thrown around in religious circles, but what does it mean? Is this age-old wisdom grounded in reality or another cliché? This blog will explore how the Bible draws a vivid, almost unarguable connection between obeying God's Word...
Emotional intelligence has gained significant traction in recent years, particularly in the business world. Emotional intelligence is a cornerstone skill set that profoundly impacts your personal and professional life. You have probably heard of its importance, but understanding its components and how to improve it is another ball game entirely.The...
Learning how to change your mind and make Godly decisions happens as you grow closer to Christ. The Holy Spirit guides and helps us change our mind and be transformed to be more like Christ.
Season 8’s Ready to Love then you are well aware of the recent blow-up between Jessica and Chris. Chris seemed like a good guy
An email I recently received: Hi. My name is Sara. I'm in a lot of emotional and physical pain. My story is a warning—I don't want other women to go through the same kind of abuse I'm now...
“The church is a hospital for sinners and not a museum for saints” - Timothy Keller.One of the common misconceptions about the church is that it is for holy people. So, many people are afraid or hesitant to go to church. They seemed to think that they were not worthy...
The church is where we can find rest and peace with the chaos and distractions around us. It is where we could meet other Believers and enjoy God’s presence. It should be a place we all look forward to entering. However, this is not the case. Christian churches are more...
Do you know your Spiritual gifts? Once we truly understand the purpose of our lives, we will be more eager to serve Him no matter how busy we are. Yet, it could be challenging to do that if we know nothing about our gifts. Besides, we are all children of...
Have you ever been betrayed by someone close to you? If that person had been your spouse, the impact was probably enormous. You likely experienced a range of emotions, one of which was probably rage....