In our walk with Christ, there are many lessons of grace, mercy, and kindness that we need to learn, because these are central to the culture of God’s Kingdom. When we first surrender our lives to Jesus, we declare him Lord. This means that…
Here’s the thing about God’s grace—it doesn’t wait on you to get your life together. It’s not checking for perfection or waiting for some grand comeback story. Nope. Grace pulls up right in the middle of our messy situations, with no filter and no…
In Luke 10:25-37 is Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan, and with all his parables, the lessons are impactful to our lives no matter the stage of our spiritual growth and maturity. The backdrop for this parable is Luke 10:25 (NLT), the occasion of…
As followers of Christ, we can be sure of one thing: saying goodbye to our comfort zones is often necessary. God moves us from season to season, bringing us to a place where we release what no longer serves our spiritual growth and embrace…
In Psalm 51:12 (MSG), the psalmist, King David, pleads for the joy he once received after he repented of his sins: “Bring me back from gray exile, put a fresh wind in my sails!” This verse is about restoration, but it also powerfully speaks…
We often hear the phrase “resurrection power” in sermons, songs, and Christian conversations. But do we truly grasp what it means? It’s more than a description of God’s power—it’s a reality so rich that it covers every detail of life. We are where we…
A Forgiving Heart and A Renewed Mind Matthew 6:12 (NLT): “As we have forgiven those who sin against us.” When our Lord and Savior taught His disciples to pray, He didn’t give them a lengthy speech or a complex ritual. He gave them a…
Pray for Your Eyes to Be Opened Matthew 6:12 (NLT): “And forgive us our sins.” Physical eyesight is a very precious and important gift from the Father. It allows us to navigate the world around us. It helps us to appreciate the beauty of…
When life gets really tough, everything can seem overwhelming. Our sense of peace is more challenging to maintain, our focus on our faith in God is not as steady as it once was, and we may simply feel lost. Whether it’s financial struggles, problems…
Louisa was thirteen when she gave her life to Christ. Things were so bad at home that she said if she hadn’t accepted salvation at the very moment she did, she would not have made it. Her dad was very strict on her and…
