All Christians experience bouts of discouragement that are short-lived and draw attention to a spiritual need. In this way, discouragement serves a purpose and delivers a benefit if you seek God diligently, asking Him to guide in addressing the need. A simple definition of discouragement is the loss of confidence or enthusiasm. And for Christians, the root cause of this is almost always a lack of faith in a given area. Every time you work with God to address the issue your fa...
It is so easy to slip into routine, check-the-boxes Christianity, but that isn’t what God wants from your Christian life. When this happens, we aren’t taking our Christian lives nearly as seriously as we should. God calls us to much more than going through the motions and living our daily lives with Him as an accessory. The Lord calls all of His children to live this life as heirs of a spiritual inheritance, and with that comes great responsibility, even a mission. And when ...
In the big picture of life, who is Jesus to you? And why should you trust in Jesus’ name? Why should anyone obey Him, pray to Him, put confidence in Him, and place their hope for the future in Him? Is this Jesus trustworthy? And if so, why? It all hinges on one moment in time, one crowning achievement that says it all. One thing deems Him worthy of a “name above all names,” and it’s not the act of Creation. It’s the Cross of Calvary and His resurrection from the death it wrou...
Does your life matter? Ever ask that question? Finding purpose in life isn’t easy as we grapple with all the popular philosophies, difficulties, and distractions surrounding us. But getting right to the point–there is no purpose in life outside of God’s purpose for you. Literally. None. Emptiness is all you can expect. Why? Jehovah God is the Creator, Savior, Sustainer, and Restorer of all things. He holds the universe in His hands. So…you can’t escape Him. You can ignore Him...
It’s possible. Success is obtainable, but it depends on the type of success you want. Money, power, position? Accolades? Plaques on the wall? Advancement? The furthering of your own agenda? These types of human achievements are fleeting and ultimately unsatisfying. They leave you craving more and are essentially narrow-minded and purposeless. God never promises such success. But He does promise that we can live successfully when His agenda becomes ours and when His goals are...
Are you tempted to skip over Leviticus when it comes up in your Bible reading schedule? Who would blame you? It’s not like you’re going to remember all those details and rules. And the sacrificial system is so Old Treatment, right? You would be better off reading something that helps you grow in your relationship with God. Ever had those thoughts? Ever skipped Leviticus? But understanding the fundamental and profound truths from Leviticus can deeply impact your relationship ...