The God whose name is present tense, “I AM," calls us to a present tense obedience. It's never too late to begin obeying.
THE PRESENT TENSE GOD
IS JESUS REALLY MINE?
Jesus is more than a commodity; He is our Savior. But when we choose our pleasures over His will, can we honestly say we are treating Him as Lord?
RAISING OUR MEMORIAL STONES
Memorial stones are important to help us recall God's faithfulness in our lives. What memorial stones will you raise for the next generation to see?
HOW TO LIVE A HEALTHY LIFE
Living a healthy life is important to all, but perhaps our main focus is on the wrong kind of health. Are you leading a healthy spiritual life?
LITTLE BY LITTLE
Caught up in our vision for the end goal, it can be easy to grow impatient with the baby steps along the way. But little by little, those baby steps get you where you're going. What small steps can you take toward your goals?
THE ROAD TO RESURRECTION
Easter Sunday marks the greatest event in history, Jesus conquering death. While celebrating Easter is good, we must remember the events that led to this climactic victory so we don't miss the depth of the its meaning.
THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE
Hope is a critical component to life. It inspires us to continue to work, to struggle, to try. But what is more than hope is the source of our hope. Is your hope anchored to the infallible promises of God?
FIVE STEPS TO SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE
Are you looking to go deeper in your intimacy with God, but struggling to find the right motivation? Consider these five simple steps to help you get back on track!
SPRING CLEANING
Closets seem like such an insignificant part of your home, that is until you consider everything they hold. Could it be time to allow God into your personal closet for some deep cleaning?
DEVOTION
There is nothing casual or superficial about following Jesus. We are called to be devoted, but it is hard to be deeply devoted without a significant devotional life. What are you doing to practice devotion to Christ in your life?
FREE ENCOURAGEMENT
Life is like a marathon. People cheer us on in the beginning, and when we cross the "finish line,” we are congratulated. The problem lies in the long distance between start and finish. We cannot finish strong without proper refreshment. Do you need some encouragement today?
UNWANTED GROWTH
Financial, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth are things we all want, right? Perhaps not. We want the end result of growth, but many of us are not willing to endure what is required to actually grow. How much do you really want growth?
SEASONS
From blossoming spring flowers, to long summer nights, to the changing fall leaves, to the cozy winter days spent by the fire, every season has something to offer. The same can be said of the seasons of life. The seasons of our lives do not escape God's notice. In fact, He is weaving them into the glorious design and purpose He has for us.
TRUE LOVE
I am grateful God made us to experience romantic love, but the huge emphasis on this kind of love on Valentine’s Day always makes me think of how incomplete it really is. Romance may be fun and sweet, but true love originates from God and is what we really long for.
The Night Watchman
Do you ever have those nights when you spend long periods wide awake... and anxious? Our problems seem more unmanageable in the middle of the night; but there is a more important truth to remember. The "Night Watchman" is keeping watch over our souls.
HOW TO REBOOT RESOLUTIONS
By now, many people have already abandoned their New Year resolutions. If this is you, know this: You may have failed, but you are not defeated. “A righteous man falls seven times, but rises again” (Prov. 24:16). Are you ready to reboot your resolutions?
MISTAKEN IDENTITY
Have you ever responded in a way that made others mistake you for a non-believer? Our identity is not determined in church service, but more likely in times of stress and difficulty. These are God-given opportunities to show what it means to be a "new creation in Christ." Where does your true identity lie?
WHY IT MATTERS THAT JESUS WAS SWADDLED
We may not know what was happening in Jesus' life one week after his birth, but one thing we do know is that he was wrapped in swaddling cloths. But why would that matter? Perhaps God uses ordinary things communicate extraordinary signs.
TENDER STRENGTH
There are many things we can learn about God from the details of His birth. One of those is the amazing combination of tenderness and strength represented in Baby Jesus.
HOW TO WAIT WELL
Most people don’t like to wait. It is not much fun and often feels like we are wasting time. Scripture doesn’t teach us how to handle automatic answering devices, but it does suggest the attitude we should have when waiting.