The POWER of Sacrifice

Romans 12:1-2 (ESV) I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern whatContinue reading “The POWER of Sacrifice”

Take Back Your Power!

“The enemy made me do it.”We’ve all said it. Whether it’s fast food, lust, impulse buying, or laziness—men of God often blame every stumble on satan. But let’s be honest: sometimes the devil ain’t even in the room…it’s just us, giving in. “Man, the enemy is really on me. I can’t stop eating fast food.Continue reading “Take Back Your Power!”

Wave the White Flag

Waving a white flag is a symbol of surrender that goes back centuries. The earliest recorded use of this symbol dates back to the Eastern Han Dynasty, which ruled China from 25 to 220 AD. When we give our lives to Christ, surrender is a necessary requirement. As men, our ego often fights this process,Continue reading “Wave the White Flag”

Chameleon

I used to take pride in being a chameleon. To me, that meant I could fit into any environment with any group of people. I viewed being a chameleon as a skill. Regardless of my surroundings, I could adapt and survive. Then God revealed to me that a chameleon uses camouflage to hide from enemies,Continue reading “Chameleon”

Get Out Of Your Way

When people would ask how I had been after not seeing me for a while, I often blamed life, the universe, or God for my hardships. I would respond with something like, “Life hasn’t been kind,” or I would blame God for being so hard on me. There was always something preventing me from achievingContinue reading “Get Out Of Your Way”

How Well Do YOU Know YOU?

How much do you know about yourself? How well do YOU know YOU? As Christ led me in my recovery, He showed me that this journey isn’t about recovery, but about discovery. Discovering who He created me to be and who I believe I am. We live in a culture overly obsessed with other people.Continue reading “How Well Do YOU Know YOU?”

Walking WITH Christ

God is working on you, but are you working on yourself? We say God is working on us, but we must also work on ourselves. God is not responsible for our bad habits or limiting beliefs. We have been lazy and practicing bad nutritional habits, not God. Yes, God is most definitely working on us,Continue reading “Walking WITH Christ”