Many Christians, including me, use the word “surrender” to describe our relationship with the Lord. However, the scripture does not use this word in our interaction with the Lord. Instead, the word “submit” is what used in our relationship with Him! …
In a divisive society that is oppositional to our faith, Christians tend to seek each others’ approval by being compelled to agree with each other on various matters. …
If we know what drives us to seek man’s approval, then we will be in a better position to protect ourselves from seeking it. Do you know what drives you to seek man’s approval!? In this devotional I will share two reasons that can lead us to seek others’ approval. …
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Since we are still at the beginning of the new year, it is a good time to start forming good habits as it relates to our need for people’s approval.…
Being still helps us fight against strife, anxiety, and restlessness! The scripture gives us insight into how to get there and allow it to be part of our lifestyle! …
Being still is more than just a lack of movement or activity. As we dig deeper in the word of God, we find that being still requires great self-control! …
Many of us will make New Year Resolutions because we want to hit the ground running in the coming year. The truth is there have been many times that we have hit the ground running, but we still have not reached the destination desired. At other times, we made New Year Resolutions but within a few weeks, we forgot what they were. The question is, how many of us have been still before the Lord and have asked Him for direction for the coming year!? …
The marvelous birth of Jesus was first shared with some shepherds out in the field. These were unknown men that were not the influencers in the society. They didn’t have any education, social status, or followers in the world, but God chose to reveal this beautiful news to them first! What they had was child-like faith, and they believed when they heard the good news! …
We all want the new things the Lord has for us, but most of us do not like the uncertainty of the unknown that it might bring. The angel of the Lord visited Mary and declared the birth of Jesus. This began a new era for God’s people as the Lord sent His only son to the earth! However, Jesus’ birth also brought much uncertainty to Joseph and Mary!
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