When the going is good, it's easy to be grateful. But is it possible that God wants us to depend on Him, and therefore be thankful for our relationship WITH Him, in EVERY circumstance? Mike outlines how...
Ever feel like joy is tucked away somewhere in the busyness of your life, waiting for you to unpack it, find time for it, and THEN be able to enjoy your life? Maybe you sit and wait for your circumstances...
“Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand...
It is both terrifying and frustrating as a Christian right now to look around at the state of the world. We see the hurt, pain, and suffering taking place and can't help but worry. But how can we look at...
"No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and His love is made complete in us." - 1 John 4:12 God's very character - His divine nature - is made manifest when we respond selflessly, and not self-righteously, to one another, especially in...
I shared recently that God’s blessing for our good behavior was “fake news” and that His blessing for Christ’s merit on our behalf was truly “Good News!" Some people really don’t like that, because they have believed the lie that their "doing well" causes God’s...
The world confuses busyness with productivity, but in Christ - He produces the fruit and leads us by His Spirit. It’s easy to find yourself saying 'yes' to everyone and everything, but rarely finding the...
Here’s a question for you today: Where does your "good enough" come from? I’m cooking lamb tonight. Not my best item, to say the least, just what’s in the freezer. Nor do I feel I’ve got time to do it well. I’m also working on some admin/accounting issues for our...
"Our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities of the air..." -Paul to Corinth Of course we shouldn't be surprised when the accuser of our soul rallies more attack as God's work abounds increasingly to more Fruit in our lives, should we?...
Once we understand that we have been made new in Christ and He is living within us, is it still ok to pray for help? If you've ever started to feel like your prayers are just one long string of "gimme,...
Sometimes life stinks. Sometimes your umbrella leaks. Is God still sovereign over that? Can you learn to trust what He's doing, even when you don't KNOW what He's doing? Mike jumped into this topic...