Consider Bursting Your Christian Bubble
Growing up in a secular home and not coming to salvation until I was twenty-six years old has given me a relatively unique perspective in the local church. Most people with whom I have attended church grew up in or…
Seeing Yourself The Way God Sees You
What do you think of yourself? Do you like the person you’re becoming? Too few of us do. It’s my suspicion that a lot of us use the wrong metric when deciding how we measure up. God sees you, Friend,…
5 Things Christians Should Do More Often
Not too long ago, I wrote a post entitled 5 Things Christians Should Stop Doing Right Now. I focused on behaviors that hurt personal testimonies and weaken a Christian’s relationship with Jesus. However, the Christian life is not simply a…
God Is The Source Of Our Freedom
Recently, I was asked to speak in a breakout session about what God has been the source of in my life. Sounds simple. But have you ever considered what God provides for us? God is the source of more things…
Christian, You Need To Share Your Testimony
I recently attended a ladies’ retreat, and I was given the opportunity to share my testimony of salvation. At first, I was hesitant because I suspected no one would come to hear me. I’m not all that interesting, or at…
The Battle With Sin: Spiritual Discipline
After being saved, I naively believed that my sin issue was over. I repented and believed, and the Lord saw fit to save me! So, as I understood it, that nasty ol’ sin problem was over. The joke was on…
7 Unrealistic Expectations Christians Should Forget Immediately
Expectations, in and of themselves, are not problematic, but we need to make sure they are based in reality. For Christians, this means keeping expectations grounded in God’s Word. For instance, believers rightfully expect Christ’s return (Luke 12:40), sanctification (1…
The New Believer: A Letter To Myself
A lot has happened in my fourteen years as a Christian. The world has rapidly changed around me, and my life is radically different than the one I was leading before my salvation. In fact, I would say that my…
New Year’s Resolution: Reflecting Jesus With My Words
The new year is almost here, and I’m getting ready to assess how this year has gone and plan for the future, as well. This is, without a doubt, one of my favorite things to do. Planning, lists, setting goals,…
Trust In The Lord: It’s Easier Said Than Done
If I had a series of posts called Things That Are Easier Said Than Done, this would be my first in that series. I don’t know about you, but I have encouraged people to “trust in the Lord” more times…
