Upon acceptance of Christ, we are given a gift. The gift of the Holy Spirit. Do we choose to yield to Him? Do we allow Him to touch others through us?
The Great Gift of the Holy Spirit
God knows to give exactly what we need: a great gift in the Holy Spirit.
The Fruit is a Gift
Months of researching taught me some things can’t be learned- the Fruit of the Spirit is a gift.
Pre-planning for Temptation
I had decided to cut down on sugar and eat more produce. Get healthy! I can do this! Until I traveled eight hours to a conference. I drove there, having stops in mind. But, I had more than a few hiccoughs and was concerned about making the first event. I skipped my meal breaks in…
Dealing with the Mad Inside
Anger isn’t the problem- but what I choose to do with it could be. What does God say about anger?
Leading with Self-Control
Serving God isn’t just about believing, it’s living a life of sacrifice- holy and pleasing to Him. That means practicing self-control.
I Have the Right!
When deciding what to do, the question isn’t always, Am I allowed? Maybe I should be asking, is it beneficial?
Learning Faithfulness
I used to dread Christmas. The first several years of motherhood I felt all this pressure. I needed to: pick the perfect presents, decorate a Martha Stewart tree, cultivate tremendous traditions, and do it all with a merry smile on my face all the time! Who had the audacity to task me this impossible list?…
Hebrews Chapter 11: Faithfulness Not Bankruptcy
Although we may be accustomed to broken promises from people, God is faithful.
God is Faithful
Watching someone turn away from God can bring unimaginable pain, yet God is faithful- He will see us through.