In a world obsessed with happiness, people chase after fleeting pleasures, believing that joy comes from wealth, relationships, success, or comfort. Yet, despite their best efforts, happiness remains elusive, slipping through their fingers like sand. Why? Because happiness is temporary and based on external circumstances. But joy—true joy—is something far greater. Unlike happiness, which depends …
You’ve probably heard the expression, “Jesus loves you!” Well, it’s true! He does love you! But until you experience His love for yourself and understand how substantial it is, you’ll never experience its transformative power. It changes you from the inside out for the better! Understanding and accepting His love will shape your awareness of …
One of the most important things a Christian can do is develop a deeper understanding of their identity in Christ. How you view yourself profoundly impacts how you live your life, make decisions, and relate to God and others. When you grasp the transformative truth of who you are as a child of God, it …
“As soon as Jesus was baptized, he came up out of the water. Then heaven opened, and he saw God’s Spirit coming down on him like a dove.”Matthew 3:16 NCV No matter what anyone says, being fully immersed in baptism is essential…and exciting! It symbolizes your identification with Jesus Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. It …
Repentance and forgiveness are practical tools for transformation and healing. They are not abstract concepts; they are foundational, embodying the essence of God’s grace and mercy toward humanity. Let’s explore them to truly understand their transformative power and profound significance. Embracing repentance and forgiveness can deeply impact your life and relationships. We’ll draw from biblical …
What is the Gospel? It is the proclamation of God’s redemptive plan for humanity through Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. It’s much more than just a collection of teachings and moral principles. It’s what’s at the heart of the Christian faith, and it holds transformative power! The gospel message, rooted in Scripture, has profound …
What exactly is spiritual warfare? Spiritual warfare is the ongoing conflict between the forces of good and evil and light and darkness between heaven and hell. You may not always recognize what’s happening, but you’ll feel the effects of this battle in your life through temptation, oppression, and spiritual or physical attacks. “For our struggle …
Making the decision to follow Christ is very exciting! Why? It’s one of the most profound life choices you will ever make! It’s not simply a matter of joining a religious group or adopting a set of beliefs. It’s a life-altering commitment that will shape your identity, purpose, and destiny. The Call to Follow Christ …
Is your life perfect? Of course not. Does everything go your way every day? Uh, nope! Do you experience frustrations and maybe something worse? Just about every single day (at least the frustrations part). You know life isn’t perfect. Everyone has problems and goes through things they’d rather not have happen. There are days when …
“I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.” ~ Isaiah 45:7 KJV Why does the Bible’s King James Version (KJV) say God created evil? If you look at the definition of “evil,” there are multiple ways of describing it. Let’s break this down. …
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” ~ Jesus