Repentance isn't a one-time event. We must continually battle sin. We must repeatedly turn away from temptation and look to Christ. If you are a Christian, you have already died to sin. God has already granted that you “walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4). Now, “by...

“Bamboo!”  He kept repeating that word as he was praying for me. There was no elaboration from the minister but I knew what it meant—-exponential growth. I had been waiting for something to change. I was trying to be patient and expectant but steadily growing more...

God hasn’t called you to be independently strong, but to know the blessing of being dependently strong. God hasn’t promised to unleash his power to deliver your dreams to you, but he has promised to give you everything you need, to be what you’re supposed to be and to...

Choosing to align our thoughts with God's Word will move us toward the abundant life our Creator designed. Compare your thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs with biblical teachings. If they don’t match, reject those patterns of thinking and fill your mind with...

What actions can you take to lead your family toward God? The New Living Translation says Job was “a man of complete integrity” (v. 1). He showed great concern for the spiritual well-being of his 10 children. Living reverently before God day by day isn’t just the...

We make a serious mistake if we think that we are the ones who can overcome sin’s indwelling power. Since Christ “is your life,” your battle against sin is not faced in your own strength but in God’s mighty power. You need to ask the Holy Spirit to overwhelm you with...

Forgiving someone doesn't mean we’ll feel instant joy or relief. But it does mean we're taking the right steps to walk toward healing. So instead of making feeling good my goal, I'm learning to make healing my goal. And forgiveness is always healing in the right...

God created a perfect world, free of sin. And yet He knew we’d make mistakes, so He provided a way for us to be right with Him again—through the gift of sacrifice and His Son. Our response? Jesus told the disciples, “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments”...

God isn't going to waste one bit of your hurt and hardship. Lysa TerKeurst Trust the process. Hold fast to God's ways. Hang on. Redemption is coming. A new strength is being developed in you by God for a good purpose. This breaking of you will be the making of you. A...