"Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry." - Colossians 3:5 Let’s talk about getting rid of the old self. The Bible says we were all born with a base layer, but it’s not something we put on like an undershirt or underwear. It’s a sin nature, something we all start off with. God makes it clear there has to...  Read More

"When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory." - Colossians 3:4 If someone asked you to define what it means to be a Christian, what would you say? I think the simplest and most accurate way to put it is this: Christ is your life. That’s real Christianity. It’s not about Jesus being a part of your life or even an important piece of it. It’s not about making Hi...  Read More

"For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God." - Colossians 3:3 This verse says something powerful, you’ve died. But wait, we just read that you’ve been raised with Christ. So, what’s going on here? It’s all about identity. When Jesus died, your old self died too. The sinner separated from God is no more. That version of you is dead and gone. But it doesn’t stop there. The new yo...  Read More

"If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth." - Colossians 3:1-2 Real Christianity changes how you see the world. Paul says if you’ve been raised with Christ, your focus should be on things above. It’s not just a suggestion, it’s a reminder that ...  Read More

"And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians." - Acts 11:26 The word “Christian” gets thrown around a lot, especially here in America. To some, being a Christian is just part of their family story. They grew up going to church, raised by Christian parents, and maybe even believe they've been a Christian their entire life because that’s the environment they were raised in. But here’s ...  Read More

"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." - Ephesians 2:8-9 One of the most misunderstood words in the English language is the word “Christian.” Especially in the South, we live in a culture where most people claim to be Christians. We grow up in Christian homes, come from Christian fami...  Read More

"Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her." – Proverbs 31:28 We’ve all been there, right? That moment of panic when you realize you forgot a special day. The desperate scramble to make up for it. The grand gestures and over-the-top plans just to cover up the fact that you completely missed it. And the punchline of that story? All that effort for the most extr...  Read More

"His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness." – 2 Peter 1:3 Here’s the truth. You don’t have the power to build a godly home on your own. And the good news is you were never meant to. The pressure to be perfect, to do everything right, to hold it all together? That’s not a weight you’re supposed to carry by yourself. 2 Peter 1:3 gives you a promise. “His divin...  Read More

"She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from far away." – Proverbs 31:14 Have you ever stopped to appreciate the relentless effort that goes into providing for others? Proverbs 31 paints a vivid picture of a woman who works tirelessly to meet the needs of her family and even those beyond her home. In verse 14, we read, “She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from far away.” B...  Read More

"Who can find a wife of noble character? She is far more precious than jewels." – Proverbs 31:10 What does it mean to be a person of noble character? According to Proverbs 31, it’s about living with wisdom, integrity, and devotion. It’s about being trustworthy, dependable, hardworking, and focused on the needs of others. Have you ever noticed that a big part of the word “mothers” is the word “othe...  Read More

"She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue." – Proverbs 31:26 Have you ever stopped to consider just how much a mother does? An article I read recently tried to break it down. They surveyed over 19,000 moms and listed all the different roles and responsibilities they take on every single day. Housekeeper, Chief Financial Officer, Laundry Manager, Uber Driver, T...  Read More

"She watches over the activities of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness." – Proverbs 31:27 There’s a common misconception about what it means to be a homemaker. Too many people think it’s not a “real job.” But if you’ve ever watched someone truly embrace that role, you know the truth. It’s one of the hardest, most important jobs anyone could ever take on. I remember a moment that ...  Read More