With a nation divided once again over a cultural issue, this time over the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle ad, where should Christians plant their feet? Especially as a Christian woman, what perspective should be held? Both sides offer convincing arguments, and both have their points, but if we are to live in the world but not of it (John 17:16), how must we then answer as ambassadors of the Kingdom of God?
Read MoreNow bring your ‘dead situation’ to Jesus- that difficult subject at University, that hard to deal with colleague or that dead ‘mother daughter’ relationship. Bring it to Jesus as you hear him say ‘ Don't be afraid, just believe’ and let him bring life, healing and restoration.
Read MoreAs adults, it’s not our job to shy away from these things or be ignorant to what children and the next generation face.
Read MoreWith the table and the oil, we see the intentionality of God in how He plans, prepares, and blesses. Knowing this, when David writes that his cup overflows, it is even more humbling. For a cup to overflow, something must be continuously poured into it that exceeds the cup's capacity. David didn't say my cup overflowed; he said my cup overflows.
Read MoreWhile we wait on the Lord, we will get stronger. We fly with wings like eagles. I know that can be confusing. Eagles soar the highest of any bird and I think this means we will soar high above our problem. When we put our trust in the Lord, we will reap some sweet benefits. It is worth it to give Him our singleness and our other anxieties that keep us from soaring.
Read MoreCultivating our hearts could look like breaking up the hard places that hinder our spiritual growth such as unforgiveness, bitterness and selfishness. This involves a lot of human effort and divine grace. Like a garden, cultivating our hearts means we need to pick the negative weeds out and nurture positive qualities.
Read MoreI went through a time and season where I left a ministry because I could see there were not a lot of things of “good” report or character. It came very confusing for me when, suddenly, after I left everyone started to get married. This left me wondering if I was part of the problem, but then I found something.
Read MoreIf we say we worship God, Paul argues, we are to dress ourselves with good works. Again, we look like Christ, who went about doing good – and who gave His life and rose again in the ultimate act of good towards His enemies.
Read MoreIn the testing, let Him form in you a grateful praise that will take you to the high tower, where you will be “seated above, enthroned in the Father’s love.” The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into and are safe. May you feel perfectly surrounded, seated above in His safe tower, and allow Him to metabolize any painful emotions in a healthy way.
Read MoreNow bring your ‘dead situation’ to Jesus- that difficult subject at University, that hard to deal with colleague or that dead ‘mother daughter’ relationship. Bring it to Jesus as you hear him say ‘ Don't be afraid, just believe’ and let him bring life, healing and restoration.
Read MoreIt’s like the age-old Vacation Bible School song about the wise man building his house upon the Rock. We don’t need to constantly compare ourselves or our houses to our friends’ houses, or stuff, or talents, or how busy we are. His Kingdom can be built within us only when we keep our eyes fixed on the true Rock.
Read MoreIf more men laid down their lives for their wives and women waited to be pursued, I truly believe that healing would come to our nation and between the genders. So many times we get in arguments over submission, but a man who is truly pursuing the Lord and laying down his life for his family is worth submitting to.
Read MoreThe Sabbath was never intended to be about legalism. When Jesus spoke those words in Matthew, it was to expose the flawed thinking and teachings of the Jewish leaders of the time. When their rules and how they practiced the Law became about looking good while ignoring the needs of others, He boldly pointed out the errors in their thinking.
Read MoreGod gives you dreams. There are so many people who (many are well-meaning) want to point to what they think is best for you or tell you to lay down your dreams because God doesn’t want you to have your dreams. I would argue the Bible speaks a little differently.
Read MoreI am an adult, I could wear whatever I wanted, but I do not to honor those around me and my future husband. I have been told that I have a character that outshines others, and I think that all started with Dad telling me ‘modest is hottest’.
Read MoreIt's okay to ask for help. God can help and He has people who can also help and there are so many more resources out there than back in the day. Living life tangled up emotionally is not really living at all.
Read MoreThank God today. Truth be told, it is a gift in and of itself to be able to come before the presence of God and thank Him (Hebrews 4:14-16). Please don’t take it for granted. Once we were sinners, but now we are children of light. No one can see God and live, but we can stand before Him boldly. I thank God for that.
Read MoreThe other beautiful thing about being carried is our position. When we allow ourselves to be carried, we are closer to hearing His voice. We can lean in to listen to what He speaks over us though we be in the midst of confusion or despair.
Read MoreEmbrace your own prayer routine. It is your time with your Creator, whether it is in the kitchen among your pots and pans, at your desk among your papers, or on the floor among colourful blocks and dolls, Jesus loves His time with you! And yes, He is interested in every word you say!
Read MoreThe fact is that there are numerous things we should use daily to keep our physical bodies protected and functioning well. Yet, these things are all temporary, which is why, of all the things we do daily, reading the Bible, spending time with God, and worshiping Him are more important than anything else. Only these things are eternal, and only these things are truly trustworthy and give protection and purpose.
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