Christian Living

How to Recognize and Eliminate Idols from our Lives

2 Kings 17 gives the account of the downfall of Israel under King Hoshea’s leadership. The King of Assyria captured Israel and deported the Israelites to Assyria. “All this took place because the Israelites had sinned against the Lord their God, who had brought them up out of Egypt from under the power of Pharaoh king of Egypt. They… Read More

Offering the Gift of Forgiveness to Others

Article written by my friend, Dr. Ifeoma Samuel Offering the Gift of Forgiveness to Others I couldn’t sleep, so I lay down, tossing and turning. I was anxious and worried sick over an out-of-control situation that I had tried so hard to avoid. Multiple scenarios played through my mind. What if I had done this or that? Would the outcome… Read More

Raison d’être: The Reason for Your Existence

Raison d’être is a French phrase, which, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is defined as “the thing that is most important to someone or something: the reason for which a person or organization exists.” I stumbled upon this phrase many years ago, and it immediately struck the core of my being. I asked myself the same questions I’m asking you… Read More

Choose Joy When Trials Come [Video Post]

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-4 NIV What command DOES THIS Scripture GIVE US? To choose joy When are… Read More

Responding to the Unwavering Faithfulness of God

GUEST POST The post below was written by Krista Halbig, a child of the Most-High God, Pastor’s wife, and Mom to three. She wears the many hats that come with her role as a Pastor’s wife with grace, strength, and compassion. When my two older girls were very young, Krista diligently taught them how to study the Bible and… Read More

Why Obedience is Crucial for Christians

GUEST POST In Luke 6:46, Jesus asked the question, “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” He addressed this question to people who openly professed Him as Lord but did not yield to His Lordship. Obedience is the hallmark of submission. Therefore, as followers of Jesus, we must commit ourselves to… Read More