Jul 24, 2017 | Christian Life, Perseverance, Prayer
I’ll never forget the day. I was a new Christian and sat down for what I knew would be barely a 5-minute Quiet Time. Convicted, I confessed to God, “I know something has been standing in the way. I wake up and rush to work and barely spend a few minutes with...
Jul 17, 2017 | Courage, Fear & Doubt, Perseverance
“I’m done.” These are the words I said to myself this morning … “I’m done … I’m done believing the lies … I’m done holding back … I’m done bowing down to fear.” Have you ever sensed God calling you to some task? No sooner does He give you the vision, that you...
Jan 16, 2017 | Christian Life, Follow Christ (Count the Cost), Kingdom of God, Perseverance
Every so often someone comes along who so inspires others that he or she is remembered years later. Perhaps a preacher, a songwriter, or president. However, this story is not about creating a legend, but leaving a legacy for the Kingdom of God. I have a friend...
Dec 30, 2016 | Evil & Satan & Sin, Perseverance, Suffering
Abuse? Alcoholism? Bullying? Do you believe God can’t use all the broken pieces of your past? Think again. During my seminary studies, I was fascinated by a story of a missionary named Mary Slessor. In the jungles of Africa, God used her to save the lives of abandoned...
Mar 8, 2016 | Courage, Kingdom of God, Perseverance, Spiritual Growth
Did you know that your Father in Heaven spoke a word over you – your very purpose for being – the day you were conceived in your mother’s womb? Have you claimed that word? The enemy of your soul has spent the better part of your life trying to distort,...
Sep 27, 2015 | Christian Life, Patience, Perseverance, Spiritual Growth
Serving God is a great joy and privilege but sometimes, we just make it too complicated. Imagine my surprise today when God used a simple ice cream to teach me a valuable lesson. I had been at my desk all day struggling to write the same chapter I’ve been...
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