Category: Discernment

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Let God Arise : Experiencing God’s Power and Revival Right Now

Let God arise in this moment—not just around you, but within you. When you see Him as your Healer, Father, Deliverer, and source of life right now, revival begins to breathe again in your heart. Sometimes we wait for God to move someday, somewhere, or somehow in the future. But revival often begins when we recognize who God is to…

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Growing in God’s Covenant Blessing Through Love and Obedience

The more I understand God’s covenant blessing, the more my love for God grows. And the more my love for God grows, the more my love for other people grows too. This is how God works in us. He does not just want us to know religious words or enjoy spiritual benefits. He wants our hearts to change.  One of…

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Christian Unity in a Divided Nation: A Call to Love, Healing, and Reconciliation

We all see what is happening in our nation right now. There is hurt, anger, division, fear, and confusion all around us. Many people are tired. Many are grieving. Many are trying to find the right words to say, while others are wondering if anything will ever really change. In moments like these, it can be easy to respond the same way the world responds—with frustration, blame, silence, or…

What Is a Distorted View of God? A Simple Christian Explanation Part 2 

Finding a Clearer View of God  What Does the Bible Show Us About God?  The best way to correct a distorted view of God is to look at how God reveals Himself in Scripture. The Bible does not show us a God who is cruel, careless, or confused. It shows us a God who is holy, faithful, wise, merciful, and…

Disciplines of the Spirit: Simple Spiritual Practices for Everyday Christian Life Part 2

Living These Disciplines with Grace and Purpose  The Bible teaches that spiritual discipline helps us become more like Christ. Prayer, fasting, Scripture, worship, service, generosity, and obedience are all ways we practice walking with God. Hebrews 12:5–11 also reminds us that God’s discipline, though sometimes difficult, is a sign of His love. Like a good parent, God corrects us to…

Discovering Your True Identity in Christ Part 2

Part 2: Standing Firm in Your Identity in Christ  The Battle for Your Identity  Even when God has spoken truth over your life, there will still be voices that try to tell you otherwise. You may hear thoughts like, “You are not good enough,” “You made too many mistakes,” or “God cannot use you.”  Those lies can come through fear,…

Keep Knocking at God’s Door: A Message of Love, Grace, and Mercy

There is a kind of knocking that is not just about asking God for things. It is the knocking of a hungry heart. It is the knock of someone who says, “Lord, I do not want to miss You. I do not want to hear Your Word and still walk past Your will.” God invites us to keep seeking, keep…

Reclaiming Authentic Christianity and the Need for Spiritual Renewal

Jesus’ Church is in need of reformation and restoration. I do not say that to attack the Church. I say it because I love the Church. I say it because I believe the Lord is calling His people back to what really matters. Several years ago, the Holy Spirit began leading me down this path. I remember reading Church Awakening…

Why the Gospel Looks Foolish to Some but Powerful to Others

“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:18) At first, the gospel can sound strange to people. It says that God saved the world through Jesus dying on a cross. To many, that does not look like strength. It…