In my last post titled Ephesians 1: Your Identity in Christ-Part 1, I started a mini-series on knowing and walking in the reality of who we are in Christ and I stated that it is extremely vital for Christians to understand the phrase 'in Christ.' ... read more
Ephesians 1: Your Identity in Christ-Part 1
As followers of Christ, it is extremely vital that we know and understand our identity in Christ. We may know all about God and be keenly aware of how we are expected to walk by faith and live holy lives as Christians. But if we are shaky and tossed by the waves with regards to our identity, it will be an ... read more
Walking in the Fruit of Self-control
Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control. 2 Peter 1:5-6 Even if you live all by yourself on a deserted island somewhere in the middle of the ocean, you will be required by God on a daily basis to exercise self-control. The NIV Study ... read more
Running the Christian Race for the Prize
GUEST POST My dear friend and fellow worker in Christ Jesus, who chose to remain anonymous, wrote the post below. She is a beautiful woman of God, a wife, and a mother who has an insatiable desire for the things of God. I bless God for her life. The Christian Race Have you ever seen an athlete begin a race without ... read more
15 Practical Tips for Maintaining Peace
I had plans for a totally different post but I was compelled to write on peace. I've had a rough month. Nothing extraordinary. Nothing major. Just the compounded stress of daily life. So this is my reminder that the God of peace is with me and that I have His peace resident in my spirit. What is ... read more
Zoe: The God-Kind of Life
ZOE, a Greek word for life used multiple times in the Bible, means eternal life or "The God-kind of life." The rich, abundant divine nature of God; His fullness of love, joy, power, and ability. When you get born-again, this abundant life and nature of God is imparted into your spirit from God. "For God so ... read more