November 26, 2022“I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other! But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth!” – Revelation 3:15-16When God disciplines us, He is getting our attention. Though it might be painful in the moment, it is good for us in the long run because we will grow and learn fr...  Read More

November 25, 2022“We can rejoice too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.” – Romans 5:3When I was a kid, I didn’t get grounded when I was in trouble. I got whipped! I hated it when I got spanked. I hated the whole process. And it was a process by the way. When I got in trouble, I’d get sent into my bedroom. Then I’d have to wait for my dad to get ...  Read More

November 24, 2022“That’s why I take pleasure in all my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and trouble that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” – 2 Corinthians 12:10Yesterday, we posed this question: when life hits a tough season, and everything appears as if it is going to fall apart, how will you respond? Like the world that murmurs, complains, questi...  Read More

November 23, 2022“Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God.” – 2 Corinthians 3:5Have you ever had a thorn in the flesh? What thorn has God used in your life to remind you of your ultimate dependency on Him? Every thorn is a divinely appointed dart designed to burst the bubble of self-sufficiency. Many of us, myself included, have ...  Read More

November 22, 2022“Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9Have you ever given God an ultimatum? Maybe not in a threatening way, but maybe you have encouraged God to remove something from your life, something that you know is not serving you or...  Read More

November 21, 2022“Each time He said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9Is there a thorn in your side? Maybe you are dealing with an addiction or a messy relationship. Maybe you are in debt, or you have a secret you have been hiding from everyone you love. ...  Read More

November 20, 2022“Each time He said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For When I am weak, then I am strong.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9-10Yesterday, we t...  Read More

November 19, 2022“Even though I have received such wonderful revelations from God. So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away.” – 2 Corinthians 12:7-8  Yesterday, we talked about the purpose of our problems. The truth is, anything you ever go throug...  Read More

November 18, 2022“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.” – Romans 8:28Jesus promises His disciples, just as He promises us, that we WILL experience trouble. He said we’ll experience difficulties, pains, and problems in this world. But He also reminds us that there is a purpose for every problem. ...  Read More

November 17, 2022“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33Everybody has a story, and for most of us, our stories include some pretty amazing things. They include miracles and memories. They include relationships and real love. Most of us have been blessed with bea...  Read More

November 16, 2022“No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you. Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them.” – Joshua 1:5-6  If you want to have a faith-driven legacy, impacting people that come in contact...  Read More

November 15, 2022“No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you. Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them.” – Joshua 1:5-6  Have you ever felt the pressure of leadership? Like you have been placed with th...  Read More