Stepping Up to the Challenge

Ever felt overwhelmed by a task, or a job. Maybe God is calling you to do something you don’t feel qualified to do. Solomon expressed this feeling after his father David died and he was made king. He was humbled by the job ahead of him. In 1 Kings 3:7, Solomon said to the Lord, […]

Standing Against Those Who Taunt You

They stand there, towering over you; ridiculing you; taunting you; demeaning you. They mock you; belittle your faith in Jesus; and talk of their superiority. They defy you and your faith in God. The voices rise up against you. He said to David, “Am I a dog, that you come at me with sticks?” And […]

Prayer Journey — Faith

Do I have faith; faith enough that God is who he says he is? Do I believe He can move mountains in my life? Do I believe He cares immensely about me? Do I have faith that God knows better what is best for me than what I think is best for me? Do I […]

On the Level With God

If our life is on the level of the Word of God and aligned with Jesus Christ, we can check the accuracy of the beliefs and ideas that bombard us each day.

What Do We Do With Terrible, Horrible Days?

Like Alexander, sometimes we wake up with the attitude that it’s going to be a bad day. Why? Because we decide things that don’t go our way are bad. We get frustrated at the obstacles we face and angry about unfulfilled expectations or lost dreams. Left unchecked, this attitude can taint our view of life and put us into a downward spiral.