When God called me to teach His Word, my extended family and friends were not pleased. The church I attended was not pleased, and many people tried to change my mind by making it clear that if I chose to move forward with a ministry of teaching God's Word, I would no...
Jesus came to give us a new way to live. In John 10:10b (AMP), He says, "I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows]."When we put our faith in Christ, trusting Him to be our Savior and forgive us of our sins, we...
I've learned from experience that feelings are fickle. One day they can be up, one day they can be down, and other days they are just all over the place!God gave us feelings, and they are not wrong in and of themselves—they are an important part of enjoying...
As a young woman, I went to church for years, but I really didn't know much about spiritual maturity. I loved God with all of my heart, but I wasn't changing—I was still as critical, judgmental and rebellious as ever.And even though I knew my life should be...
Do you want to be happy — I mean, really happy? I believe that deep down we all want to be happy and enjoy our lives. We can spend a lot of time and energy trying to do things that will make us happy, but our own efforts will never truly satisfy us.That's...
Do you need more confidence in your life? In this world, we often get the message that we need more self-confidence, but God tells us in His Word that being confident in ourselves is actually a dangerous way to live.Instead, we need to be confident in Him. And as...
We all have a deep need to feel all right. And we can spend a lot of time and energy trying to do things that make us feel like we're OK — OK with ourselves, with others and even God.But we don't need to wear ourselves out trying to be right with God through our...
At one time or another, all of us have experienced a setback or endured a significant loss. Maybe that's where you are today; perhaps you've lost a job, a relationship, or even someone or something you love.If so, I want to encourage you with Matthew 5:4. Jesus says,...
Mercy is one of God's amazing, supernatural characteristics. In Noah Webster's 1828 dictionary, mercy is defined as "that benevolence, mildness or tenderness of heart which disposes a person to overlook injuries, or to treat an offender better than he deserves."Mercy...
Everyone has a race to run. That just means we all have a life to live. The apostle Paul says in Hebrews 12:1 (NIV) "Therefore ... let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for...
Because I was sexually abused by my father throughout my childhood, I believed I was damaged goods and could only have a second-class life. I was so insecure and thought no one could really love me or accept me. I believed my worth was based on what I did; the only...
In today's society, insecurity and self-rejection have reached an all-time high. More than ever before, so many people simply don't like themselves.Over the years, I have met countless people who believe God is angry with them because they haven't "arrived" at the...
God has a great plan for each person's life, and He wants us to enjoy every day of our lives. But we can't do it if we live in fear and lack confidence. Confidence is the belief that you're able to do what you need to do or what you want to do. God gives us...
I think most people would agree that a good marriage isn't going to just "happen." It's going to require some give and take. And more than anything, having a great relationship means being committed to doing things God's way.For instance, I've found one major way to...
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