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November 2018

November 07, 2018

How to Wait on God

Waiting is never easy. Invariably, when I’m in a hurry, I’ll choose the slowest checkout...

November 02, 2018

A Leader Worth Following

Leadership involves influence and we all influence others in one way or another. Either for...

October 2018

October 31, 2018

Moving Towards God

The practice of and fight for religious beliefs are central themes throughout world history and...

October 29, 2018

How to Deal with Discouragement

We all get discouraged. At one time or another — over one thing or another....

October 26, 2018

Stepping Outside Our Comfort Zone

Has God placed a dream in your heart? Is He asking you to do something...

October 24, 2018

The Difference in Joy and Happiness

I started thinking about joy versus happiness. I pondered “joy” because some of my circumstances...

October 22, 2018

Where Will You Go?

Do you lead a busy life? Going here — going there – having little...

October 19, 2018

Pass It On

When you’ve learned something you are excited about — you talk about it. When you...

October 17, 2018

Finding Certainty in Confusion

Even under ideal conditions, climbing a mountain like Mount Everest is an act of near...

October 15, 2018

Talking With God

Do you believe you can have a personal relationship with the creator of our world?...

October 12, 2018

Salvation to Sanctification

From the moment we surrender our lives to Christ, God views us as clean and...

October 10, 2018

Workout Your Faith

Hebrews says that faith is confidence in what we hope for and the assurance about...

October 09, 2018

Stand Firm and Stay True

Do you find it difficult, at times, to stand firm in your faith? Are you...

October 05, 2018

Overcoming Roadblocks

Roadblocks are obstructions that restrict us from traveling on roads we need or desire to go....

October 03, 2018

How to Respond in a Pruning Season

It's not uncommon to endure seasons of "pruning" when following Christ. Pruning is a time...

October 01, 2018

A Leader Worth Following

Leadership involves influence and we all influence others in one way or another. Either for...

September 2018

September 28, 2018

Harvest Hope

Hope is the necessary ingredient for thriving. It’s the foundation we need to heal our...

September 26, 2018

Self-Made Prisons

I had the privilege of ministering to women in a local jail on a weekly...

September 24, 2018

4 Ways to Experiencing Knowledge

Just like we exercise our bodies to stay fit — it’s important to exercise our...

September 21, 2018

What’s Your Foundation?

If you were building a house, you would never start framing until a solid foundation...

September 19, 2018

The Courage to Jump

Real tests often come when we’ve accomplished our goals; our nets are full, our...

September 17, 2018

The Key to Stress Management

Where do you go when you find yourself frustrated, stressed, or overwhelmed? I don’t...

September 14, 2018

Walking with God

When we walk with someone, we spend time getting to know them, we take the...

September 12, 2018

The Gift of Forgiveness

Do you realize that forgiving someone is actually a gift to yourself and holding onto...

September 10, 2018

Experiencing God

Do you open your Bible and read words that address your exact situation? Do you...

September 07, 2018

What Are You Communicating?

A primary element of every good relationship is healthy communication. Better communication leads to...

September 05, 2018

Believing God Has a Purpose for Your Life

We’ve all heard the quips and Bible quotes that tell us, “God has a good purpose...

September 03, 2018

Will You Stand?

What do you believe and how often do you stand up for your beliefs? What...

August 2018

August 31, 2018

Are You a SAGE Con?

I’m sure I’m not the only one who had no clue “what” or “who” a...

August 29, 2018

Unanswered Prayer

Sometimes we pray for a certain thing, believing it will truly be good for us,...