The True Knowledge of Our Heavenly Father
The True Knowledge of Our Heavenly Father Fatherhood is at the core of our experience with God. Our revelation of the adoptive nature of God and the Father’s unconditional love toward us is essential to living a healthy, victorious Christian life. Our...
The Local Church: A Spirit-Empowered Community
The Local Church—A Spirit-Empowered Community The Church tradition I grew up in lacked teaching, and a demonstration of the miraculous, present-day power of God. When I gave my life to Christ as a young adult, I gravitated toward the gospels and the book of Acts. I...
From Shame to Honor
From Shame to Honor We long for love and acceptance. But many have only experienced pain, rejection, and shame. In Christ, we are made new. He has borne our grief, sorrow, and shame, and we can appropriate through His cross freedom and wholeness to live free of the...
The Value of the Local Church
The Value of the Local Church We invest time and money into what we value. Today, I want to share reasons why we should value and invest ourselves into our local church family. Each of us were uniquely created by God with gifts, purpose, and calling. You are the only...
Renewed Purpose
Renewed Purpose Today I want to briefly discuss how important it is for us to understand our new identity in Christ and the importance of living from His life within. Three important characteristics are needed to live as an overcomer and to be an effective ambassador...
The Power of a Mother’s Faith
The Power of a Mother’s Faith A mother’s love and encouragement help shape our worldview. Godly mothers impart faith that guides and strengthens us. The influence of a mother cannot be overstated. I am grateful for the influence of my mother. She believed in me...
Overcoming the Grasshopper Complex, Part 2
Overcoming the Grasshopper Complex, Part 2 Have you ever felt inadequate for a new job or perhaps an opportunity in God’s Kingdom? If so, you are not alone. I suspect most have at one time or another felt overwhelmed when facing new responsibilities. Further...
Overcoming the Grasshopper Complex, Part 1
Overcoming the Grasshopper Complex, Part 1 Over the next couple of weeks, I want to examine the importance of understanding our identity in Christ and ways to overcome wrong identity beliefs. Awareness of our new identity in Christ is foundational to living an...
God Can and God Will
God Can and God Will Have you ever witnessed God do something powerful in your life, only later to doubt God will come through in a similar situation? For example, financial provision. Throughout God’s Word, He promises to provide for His people. Maybe you had a...
Lessons on the Road to Emmaus
Lessons on the Road to Emmaus Last Sunday we celebrated Easter. Perhaps this observance of the Resurrection of Jesus, more than any in our lifetime, was unique. After a year of pandemic and hardships, His resurrection reminds us there is always hope and that nothing...
