Have you ever met someone who was so selfish and self-absorbed, and wondered to yourself if they ever considered other people's perspectives? If you have journeyed through this life for any amount of time, the chances are you have met a few. Unfortunately, these are people we would rather not surround ourselves with, for obvious reasons. To say we love Jesus, we ...
God Changes Hearts | How Does God Transform the Human Heart?
It has often been said that 'only God changes hearts", and that is the truth. God is the one who transforms hearts from the inside out. Let's take a deeper look into how it is that the Lord would cause us to have a transformation as we put our trust in Him. To Be Transformed or to Remain the Same? Christians believe the Bible is God's Word. Everything He wanted us to ...
His Sheep Hear His Voice | Jesus our Good Shepherd
Do You Hear God’s Voice? We read in the Bible that "His sheep hear His voice", but I've still questioned if I've heard God’s voice correctly more times that I can recount. I’ve wondered if I was going the right way and I’ve over-analyzed if I was doing the right thing. (As if I have any power to do any of those things well in my own strength.) I know with certainty that ...
Benefits of Spiritual Pruning | Why God will Prune to Bear More Fruit
Pruning or Punishment? Have you ever been pruned by God?! It hurts. If we are intentionally following God's leading, then we can become confused when God leads us into a pruning season. When we are doing our best to be obedient, sometimes it can feel like a punishment when God tells us it's time for something to be subtracted from our lives. It can be really painful. ...
Godly Discipline vs Punishment – God is NOT Mad at You!
Does God Punish us For Our Actions? Have you ever wondered if God punished His children for their actions? Let's consider the difference between Godly discipline vs punishment. If we have declared Jesus Christ as Lord and King of our hearts and lives, then there is no punishment against us. Jesus took our punishment! Colossians 2: 13-15 says that He nailed every sin ...
The Proverbs 31 Woman Explained – A Guide for Modern Women
Have you ever wondered what the Proverbs 31 woman explained in scripture might look like in today’s world? I have wondered many times! When a modern-day woman reads about the ‘Proverbs 31 woman’ chances are they might feel a bit intimidated. After all, she is a highly ambitious and productive wife, mother and businesswoman. She wakes up early and goes to bed late as she ...
When God Walks Us Through the Process of Emotional Healing
Our God is Healer! Sometimes God heals on the spot, and then other times, God heals over a period of time. He will lovingly take us by the hand and walks us through hard moments that ultimately lead to healing. Healing in our minds, and souls, even healing in our physical bodies. Our God is Jehovah Rapha, the Lord who heals us! Healer is just one facet of His character. ...
