Choosing one word for the year brings focus and clarity. No wish lists. No New Year’s resolutions. Just one word. The simple power of ‘One Word’ is that it brings focus. Our word doesn’t have to be complex or unique; it just has to be
To live in the world today, let us look at God’s monumental insights for life in this powerful and concise verse: “He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy,
The Lord calls for us to pray for everyone, including those in positions of authority. “First of all, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we
Hope Defined – 2 Kinds of Hope #1 The secular definition of hope is a subjective expectation for good, otherwise known as wishful thinking. #2 The biblical definition of hope is an expectation for good accompanied by the belief that it is obtainable, otherwise known
Resilience is “the act of springing back or rebounding” after a significant loss or setback.1 “Resilience is the human heart’s ability to suffer greatly and grow from it.” ~GotQuestions As Christians, we encounter significant setbacks but have the God-given capacity for resilience. We are tenacious,
#1 – Internal Peace We can cultivate internal peace by entering deeper trust, choosing rest, refusing fear, and releasing anxiety and worry. Deepen Trust We can cultivate internal peace by deepening our trust in the Lord’s faithfulness to guide, protect, and provide for us. When
When we cultivate righteousness, we cultivate Christ’s nature – Christlikeness. James speaks of being quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. “Now everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; for a man’s anger does not bring
Two Kinds of Wisdom There are two kinds of wisdom: godly wisdom and worldly wisdom. The wisdom from God is pure, while worldly wisdom is earthly, sensual, and demonic. The contrast between godly wisdom and worldly wisdom is startling! Godly Wisdom Pure Peaceful Gentle Reasonable
In a world that applauds self-assertion and dominance, meekness offers an alternate life-giving virtue. Meekness brings value through its authenticity in its likeness to Christ Jesus. Meekness brings a counter-culture perspective to self-assertion through God-centered worship and other-centered service. Meekness adds a counter-culture expression to