A Positive Mindset Part 1

JANUARY  28TH, 2021    |      When you wake up in the morning, what thoughts roam through your mind? Are you filled with a pessimistic outlook that provokes anxiety or sadness? Or do you arise with a ready-to-start-the-day attitude, trusting in the Lord? Typically, the way you start your day determines the quality of the rest of it. An optimistic view does wonders for your soul and for those around you; a negative attitude creates further unhappiness. Your approach to daily life either works for you or against you—a decision God allows you to make for yourself. The following [...]

The Evil One

JANUARY 27TH, 2021      |       Satan has many names in the Bible. The Hebrew word for Satan means “to oppose, accuse, or obstruct.” In Greek, the name means “adversary.” These meanings define exactly who Satan is—our adversary, whose ultimate desire is to destroy us. First Peter 5:8 (ESV) says, “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”  Satan has an agenda, and he is our opponent. However, he is not standing in front of us with horns, a red tail, and pitchfork. He is a hard-to-recognize, sneaky [...]

One More Faith Step

JANUARY 26TH, 2022      |      If everything is going your way, and you’re feeling at the top of your faith game, thank God and keep moving forward. But perhaps that is not you today, and you find yourself in a slump season. Maybe something threw a knockout punch, and you feel paralyzed, not even wanting to get up again. You may not feel like Jesus is near, but He is always near. Cry out to Him for help with all of your needs. Keep asking Him. Hope will eventually return, and you will see light again soon. [...]