The Bible says “…there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God” (Hebrews 4.9 NLT) and that we can “Always be full of joy in the Lord” (Philippians 4.4 NLT). Although this joy and rest can happen instantly by the grace of God, many times we will have to “do our best…
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Life of Purpose
God gives each of us promises that are attached to two things. First, those promises are attached to our one-of-a-kind design. God has created us uniquely with strengths and weaknesses that enable us to achieve the great things He has in store for us. Second, those promises are attached to the throne of God….
Sabbath of Christ
Don’t let your mistakes stop you. The Bible says we will be judged when we get to heaven. This judgment won’t be to condemn us; rather, it will be to reward us. Because of Jesus and His Finished Work on the Cross, if we have accepted Him as our Lord and Savior, our sins have…
Two Trees
“The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil” (Genesis 2.9 NIV). The Garden of Eden represents the presence of…
No Hopeless Endings
Our limited imagination is probably our biggest hindrance to us achieving God’s best. This limited imagination is fueled by a mistrust of God and an ignorance of His love, provision and endless passion for us. We can’t imagine the plethora of outcomes to our current situation, so we allow hopelessness or our self-will to…
Seeking Diverse Teachers
“After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions” (Luke 2.46 NIV). The Holy Spirit is our supreme teacher, and He will bring many teachers into our path. Jesus is our example. He was found among the teachers listening and asking questions at…