Neutralizing the Enemy
As citizens of God’s Kingdom, we’ve been given incredible rights, privileges, and blessings. But along with these blessings comes a responsibility: to remain alert and on guard against the enemy of God—the devil. Satan. The thief. The accuser. He goes by many names. Some people avoid talking about him altogether, while others give him too […]
The Mindset Tree
Several years ago, I was having lunch with a friend as we caught up on each other’s lives. In the midst of our conversation, I heard myself say, “My life is a struggle.” I was shocked that those words even came out of my mouth! It caught me so off guard that I didn’t know […]
The Chayil Woman
You Are Chayil! What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “The Proverbs 31 Woman”? If you’re anything like me, you might feel a mix of admiration and discouragement. I used to read that passage and feel a heavy weight of inadequacy. This woman was amazing—an ideal wife, mother, servant, and businesswoman—and no matter […]
A More Compelling Gospel
Let’s be real—convincing our friends and family to believe in Jesus seems harder than ever. As ambassadors of Christ, we’re finding that people today aren’t exactly drawn to what we’re offering. If we’re struggling to reach them, maybe it’s time to ask ourselves: Are we doing something wrong? Do we know the answer to WIIFM […]
Less “God,” More “Jesus”
Easter is just around the corner, and for many Christians, this is one of the most sacred and meaningful times of the year. Walk into just about any church Easter week, and you’ll hear the pastor talking about Jesus. In fact, this is probably the time when Christians mention His name more than ever. But […]