James 4:7-8. It reminds me of the importance of living with a single-minded devotion to Christ.

In ministry I often see Christians who don’t fully grasp who they are in Christ.

We must be definitive in what we say. However, we must be sure that what we say is truth. God takes positive words and connects them with positive statements of truth.

John 16:23-24 says, “In that day you will not [need to] ask Me about anything. I assure you and most solemnly say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name [as My representative], He will give you.

God tells us that He wants us to fix His Word in our hearts. You might ask, “How in the world do we do that?”

Picture this: a young man walks down a dark street and is confronted by a large, hostile stranger who bars his path.

Life doesn't always feel victorious. There are seasons when the battle seems long, the answers are delayed, and our circumstances appear to tell a different story.

I have read the story of Cain and Abel many times. Recently I have seen something new in that verse.

As I was reading some of our devotionals from the last couple of years, I came across this one. I felt it was so appropriate to reprint.

You may not realize it, but hospitality matters deeply to the Lord.

On this day we celebrate national freedom—flags waving, fireworks bursting bright. But true liberty begins in a heart that knows the Lord.

I recently saw a powerful illustration of why we need to stay continually filled with the Holy Spirit.

Several weeks ago, my pastor preached a message titled, "See It, Speak It." That message stirred something deep within me and challenged me to pursue the vision God has placed in my heart.

Daily stretching can be a profound spiritual practice that teaches us to let go, to loosen up (physically and figuratively!) and humbly soften toward our experiences without force or expectation.

Life is full of decisions, challenges, and unexpected turns. In those moments, it is easy to be driven by fear, pressure, or emotion.

Many things happen because we, as believers, permit them to happen by not using the authority given to us in Jesus' name.

I learned to drive a stick-shift in Driver’s Ed class. Oh, the shuddering and sputtering that occurred when I missed the timing while shifting gears.

As I walk out my faith in this chaotic world, I have seen and experienced things that have changed me forever.

I recently heard a statement that really impacted me: "You have to do your way out of doubt."

It is easy to focus on our problems and overlook the many blessings God provides each day.