Spiritual Growth

Earlier in my faith walk, I DEFINITELY was playing it safe. No prayer. No action. No commitment. That makes me sad now. But it makes me thankful, too, because God taught me how playing it safe minimizes his love for us and thwarts his ability to perform the supernatural in our life.    It gets […]

I woke up this morning with a deep sense of peace as the new day emerged from a charcoal sky. I ambled into my quiet time with an extra bounce and a simple thought: “God’s Protection Promise.”    I can’t really say how or why that line slid into my consciousness, but it did, so

Have you heard negative thoughts whispered in your ear?    I have.    They come from Satan, aka the “Voice Villain,” who spews negative and destructive messages in my head that wreak havoc with my ability to live out God’s purpose for my life.    BUT HERE’S THE TRUTH: Despite our best planning, tests and

NEWS FLASH—If you are feeling like that…you are in a very large group!    Man, did it ever take me a long time to get this right in my head and realize that life is a journey of joy in the here and now. Every minute. Every day. Always.    I can understand that at

NEWS FLASH—If you are feeling like that…you are in a very large group! Man, did it ever take me a long time to get this right in my head and realize that life is a journey of joy in the here and now. Every minute. Every day. Always. I can understand that at a surface

Sometimes it feels like my life is nothing more than enduring one test after another. One day it’s family. The next finances. Then something about an uncertain future. And that’s just three days! Sounds familiar, right?    Of course, but I’ve learned that enduring is not something to avoid. Life is all about ENDURANCE! This

It took a while, but over nearly 40 years of walking with Christ I have learned that what we once thought was the forbidden ground of our weaknesses, sins, and secrets is actually the activator of our SPIRITUAL CONFIDENCE and the gateway to God’s inner sanctuary!    It’s true.    God knows EVERYTHING and yet

I spent many years living without the confidence needed to activate my faith, utilize my God-given gifts, and live out my purpose for Christ and his Kingdom.    It pains me now to reflect on those circumstances, but that is not the point God wants me to embrace. The point and key takeaway is how

Panic or pray?    That’s one of the most important questions for Christians when they face the trials of life.    The good news? God’s Word is full of seemingly unending promises on the subject of worry, fear, and discouragement.    Below are three steps you can take to reject panic when it strikes.