In various parts of the Bible, the believer is encouraged to be aware of three different sources of evil. (1 John 2:15-18; Gal 5:19-21; Eph

I am one of those people who has a tendency to blurt out whatever I am thinking. My brain is on the super-highway in regards to communicatio

After Adam and Eve, we were all born into a corrupted state in which our default setting was selfishness. “I want what I want” is the domina

Beloved. Belong. Believe. I love these words. They resound deep within me, providing a much-needed melody to my soul. They soothe and encour

Years ago, I was challenged to pray about my life and my needs in a completely different way. I was challenged to write down exactly what I

In the Old Testament, the Israelites remembered God’s provision and faithfulness through feasts and celebrations. Several times a year, they

The Creator of the Universe became an embryo in the womb of a virgin. THAT's a profound miracle worth celebrating. It changed the world.

Have you ever thought about the role we play in our own difficulties? We have a lot to do with the test, trials, and temptations we go throu

This suggests that Jesus wants us to have a dialogue with God about the kinds of testings, trials, and even temptations that could come our

We all get tired. We all get weary at times. But I am especially comforted by the fact that Isaiah says that even young men, athletes, and s

Jesus shocks us with His instruction. He tells us that we will need to have many conversations with God about the spiritual warfare going on

Moving on is the final step of true forgiveness. This is the step in the forgiveness process where most people will need to have constant di

Family rifts are not what God intends for our families and relationships. They are the very opposite of unity and cohesion and godly intenti

To forgive others and ourselves completely, we must be open to allowing God to love us and extend love to others in new and powerful ways th

Empathy is a foundational part of love. Some people are naturally good at it, and some are not. The latter need to work at learning how to e

It's amazing how much there is to this little phrase, "Lord, forgive me..."? Often, I work with people who seem to be able to

As human beings we have an innate desire to connect with one another in meaningful ways, and the reason we have this innate desire to connec

Working through forgiveness and being healthy after we have suffered wounds, guilt, and pain will involve discussions with God about the goa

Going deep with God and working through forgiveness will involve mourning the wounds of the past that altered your future. Jesus tells us th

What does God want you to know about yourself? Scripture says that you have an inheritance promised to you by God. You are delightful. You a