How the Holy Spirit Diffused a Bad Situation
The protective dad in me was about to unleash, so I paused to pray and ask God for wisdom and grace to handle the situation in the Spirit, not in the flesh. Holy Spirit Diffused a Bad Situation.
Discipleship
Trust That God Is Good Because He Says So
You see, God is good whether we believe it or not. God—and God alone—is the final court of arbitration. As the apostle Paul wrote, “Even if everyone else is a liar, God is true” (Romans 3:4 NLT).
What Does It Mean to Turn Our Eyes Upon Jesus?
"In the quiet of our own hearts, when we 'fix our eyes on Jesus,' are we looking at the true picture of Jesus, as revealed in Scripture, or the picture of Jesus we have in our minds based upon our own experiences?" -Angela (Alcorn) Stump This reflection invites us to turn our eyes upon Jesus with laser focus.
Matt Chandler: Victory Is Assured
Because of Jesus we can endure anything. Victory Is Assured for believers today.
Don’t Affirm Talent Over Character
You may have the talent, but do you have the will to act? Do you have the will to make the hard choices? The ethical choices? The sacrificial choices?
5 Steps for Living With Spiritual Discipline
The temptation when you engage in spiritual discipline is to emphasize the will. But it doesn’t have to be that way; in fact, if it is that way, our efforts are doomed to fail because our best efforts will run out of steam.
God Is Present in Our Storms
The storm did not awaken Jesus, but the cry of his disciples did.
Common Misconceptions About the Bible
When talking with people about the Christian faith, it is helpful to quickly and concisely convey the significance of the Bible to the Christian faith, and to overcome some misconceptions about the Bible.
Take the Initiative or Wait on God?
Take the initiative in moments of doubt, and consider Abram’s experience: Return to the character of the One who promised. And remember that he never fails.
Who’s In Charge? The Lordship of Christ
Surrender is a word most people don’t like—especially when it comes to surrendering everything to Jesus as Lord, and recognizing the Lordship of Christ.
