Blessed, Abundant, and Prosperous

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 Financial gain is not the only form of blessing. Economic increase is not the sole indicator of an abundant life. Culture tells us that prosperity is measured by money, material possessions, popularity, and power—but GodContinue reading “Blessed, Abundant, and Prosperous”

God Already Knows

The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. Proverbs 15:3 A bad decision.An inappropriate thought.A relapse—or the temptation to experiment again. These are the moments we don’t want God to see. We feel shame over our thoughts and guilt over our actions. And instead of bringingContinue reading “God Already Knows”

Being Wrong is Alright

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 You must be bad before you can be good, and you must be wrong before you can be right.Continue reading “Being Wrong is Alright”

Keep Your Promise

The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 ā€œGod, I promise—if You help me beat this charge, I’ll never commit another crime.ā€ā€œLord, get me through this hangover, and I swearContinue reading “Keep Your Promise”

Who’s In Your Yoke?

ā€œCome to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.ā€ Matthew 11:28-30 A yokeContinue reading “Who’s In Your Yoke?”

Pure Freedom

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son inContinue reading “Pure Freedom”

Walk in the Spirit, Not Your Emotions

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 People can be highly frustrating. Someone cuts us off in traffic or speaks to us with disrespect, and our flesh immediately wants to respond with the same energy we’ve beenContinue reading “Walk in the Spirit, Not Your Emotions”

Don’t Believe the Lie!

You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the fatherContinue reading “Don’t Believe the Lie!”

What Are You Waiting For?

He said to them, ā€˜Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ā€œMove from here to there,ā€ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:20 What are you waiting for—the perfectContinue reading “What Are You Waiting For?”

Prepare for the Storm

What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9 Severe weather warnings tell us to prepare for a storm. When we know something dangerous is coming, we gather supplies, secure our homes, board up our windows, and, in extremeContinue reading “Prepare for the Storm”