“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” -Isaiah 41:10

All throughout the Bible, God tells us who love and follow Him not to fear. Contrary to the...

"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal." -Matthew 6:19

There is a...

"And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father." -Colossians 3:17

Imagine with me for a moment that every Christian on earth had a revelation of the "in everything" principle.  What if we asked ourse...

"A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling." Psalm 68:5

I hope you had a loving mom, or dad, or both.  Or perhaps your grandparents or surrogate parents took good care of you.  But if you didn't, no worries - there's hope.  

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"And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith." -Hebrews 12:1&2



True commitment is so rare in our culture. It's difficult to find someone who will do what they say - and stick it out until th...

"And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it."  -Matthew 16:18

Have you ever found yourself lacking confidence?  Have you ever found yourself doubting the call of God on your life?  I think all...

"And since it is through God’s kindness, then it is not by their good works. For in that case, God’s grace would not be what it really is—free and undeserved.” -Romans 11:6

There are often great dichotomies in our journey with Jesus. There are things that seem as though...

"The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives." -Psalms 37:23

Once my dad took me out to dinner. This was during a time when he and I didn't have a very good relationship. I had perceived him as cold, distant, and excessively autho...

"You'll remember, friends, that when I first came to you to let you in on God's master stroke, I didn't try to impress you with polished speeches and the latest philosophy. I deliberately kept it plain and simple: first Jesus and who he is; then Jesus and what he did -...

"When Jesus heard him, he stopped and said, 'Tell him to come here.' So they called the blind man. 'Cheer up,' they said. 'Come on, he's calling you!'" -Mark 10:49

Imagine spending 100% of your time doing things you were gifted and anointed to do.  How awesome this woul...