When we think of having an abundant life, we often link it to the Merriam-Webster dictionary definition of abundance as “having ample quantity; being plentiful”. We associate it with having luxurious homes, expensive cars, extravagant vacations, and wealth. The Greek word, perisson, gives us a...
Why am I here? is a timeless question, tied to purpose and personal worth. The Bible is clear in that God created man and he created him for his glory. Ephesians 2:10 tells us “For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” God’s...
The basic definition of prayer is “talking to God” and is the communication of our soul with the Lord who created us. God’s promise to hear and answer our prayers is woven throughout the Bible. 1 Peter 3:12 gives us this great assurance, “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears...
Liberty and freedom are words we hear often as we prepare to celebrate the 4th of July. We cherish our independence and take great pride in our freedom from worldly bondage and oppression. However, the biblical concept of liberty is different from the world’s idea of freedom. The Bible is clear...
Weakness is inherent in human nature and, left to our own devices, we will fall into temptation and fail in our endeavors. No matter how strong we think we are the Bible tells us “the flesh is weak” (Mark 14:38). Satan's goal is to make us feel weak, useless and ultimately to destroy us. Weakness...
We often don’t know the wisest choice to make. We do our best to figure things out. We fret as to whether we made the right decision and fear we didn’t. When facing decisions, we always have a choice: we can lean on our own understanding or seek and trust the Lord. In Psalm 32:8, God tells us “I...
God’s promise of redemption began in the book of Genesis when man was corrupted by the power of sin due to Adam and Eve’s disobedience. However, even amid sin, God promised a plan of redemption. He would send a Savior who would redeem humanity from the bondage of sin and death. This promise is the...
Biblically, light has always been a symbol of holiness, wisdom, and God’s promise of revelation. By contrast, darkness has been associated with despair, evil, and sin. God’s promise of light is that he, as a source of light, will bring hope, guidance, and salvation to those who follow him through...
When we read the Bible, one of the consistent themes is God’s love. Scripture reveals that God’s love for us is a love that is eternal and never fails. In His own words, God tells us in Jeremiah 31:3 (ESV), “I have loved you with an everlasting love.” The purifying power of the Holy Spirit...
The fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) is the characteristic that is formed by the Holy Spirit and is the result of the Spirit’s presence in our life when we accept Christ as our savior. This inner fruit begins in the heart and affects our outward actions, our words, and our activities to...
Being thankful is a clear and fruitful blessing. It doesn’t mean we like everything all the time, but it does mean we can find God’s gifts all the time, every day, in every circumstance. Without gratitude we can become self-centered, believing we achieve everything on our own. Thankfulness keeps...
Self-control is exactly what it sounds like: control of self. Biblically it is the resistance to temptation in the ways of the world. It’s not about depriving oneself but about living a life in harmony with God’s purpose. It’s a reflection of the transformation in our hearts as we seek to live...
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