The word “authority” often carries a negative connotation. It reminds us of teachers giving us work we didn’t want to do or coaches yelling at us to take the line. But as we get older, we realize that authority is actually a beneficial thing. In fact, it’s necessary if we want to reach our full potential. Especially when we’re referring to...
It doesn’t matter how old my children get, I still cover them with prayer every single day, and it still pays off. Now I am praying for my grandchildren and great granddaughter too. Throughout my life as a pastor’s wife and a nurse, I’ve seen lots of bad things happen to good people, and for a while, this put fear...
We all know that we’re living in an extremely dark time. That’s why, now more than ever, we have to shine—to do our part to open the doors to the hearts of those around us. Last week, we talked about the first way to do this, and it’s through speaking the truth in love. We established that truth tells people what...
In life we all face situations that take us by surprise. We can be overwhelmed or disappointed-- the Bible says in everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you (1Thessalonians 5:18). Giving thanks allows us to keep our focus on Him instead of what circumstances we face. This school year has been proof that...
Once you experience the goodness of God, it’s kind of hard not to tell people about it. If you’re a believer, that’s why you may have the constant urge to witness. The problem comes with the fact that where there’s witness, there’s also warfare. The enemy doesn’t want you to spread the Gospel, so he’ll do anything he can to stop...
When I was younger, every time I’d want new clothes, my mom would make me clean out my closet first. She’d say “If you want new, you’ve got to get rid of the old. There has to be room.” Now, this happened often because, of all the kids in my family, I got the smallest closet (And I’m just realizing...