“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:” ~ 2 Timothy 4:7 Listening to the Lies Women are notoriously guilty. All too often, we listen to Satan’s lies. We hear him tell us we are worthless, that we are not good at ...
Read More »Challenges To Good Relationships
In my previous article, I touched on the subject of relationships—that we are made to have value in our relationships with each other. We have great value to God, and we can only fulfill our purpose on earth through rich communion with Him. He sent Jesus to make this possible, ...
Read More »When God’s Guidance Is Disguised
What should I do when I’m stumped while trying to receive the leading of the Holy Spirit? Well, I need to do some analyzing. Just who is having the problem? Is the Holy Spirit sleeping in? No, the Bible says God never slumbers nor does He sleep. (Psalm 121:3-4) Is ...
Read More »“That’s Just Me,” An Excuse for Bad Behavior?
Have you ever told someone, “That’s just me,”? That comment usually follows someone’s criticism of our character or a habit. It’s a defensive punch, with an implied offensive follow up: “You’re being judgmental and unfair.” Is this a valid excuse for bad behavior? Recently, I helped a friend administer the ...
Read More »Why Should I Even Pray? God Doesn’t Hear Me Anyways.
How many times have you heard yourself saying something like “God, if you are real then….” or, “God, if you are really out there then…”? Out of desperation you may have cried out His name hoping He would hear your voice, yet some if not all of the times, He ...
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