The phrase "fight fire with fire" might conjure images of risky tactics, but in the realm of wildfires, it’s a brilliant strategy. Foresters use controlled burns to clear out dangerous fuel, and firefighters use backburning to stop raging infernos in their tracks. They don't fight fire with water alone; they use fire itself to consume the very things that feed the destructive blaze.This powerful c...  Read More

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." - Matthew 5:16Have you ever met someone whose positive attitude and genuine spirit made you want to know what their secret was? That's the idea behind being a "contagious Christian." It's not about forcing religious beliefs on anyone or being pushy. Instead, it's about living in suc...  Read More

The Apostle Paul penned a powerful truth in Romans 8:6: "...to be spiritually minded is life and peace." This isn't just a nice sentiment; it's a profound key to unlocking the abundant life we all long for. However, there's a subtle but crucial distinction we need to make: the difference between a religious-mind and a spiritual-mind. Understanding this difference can be life-altering.The Pitfalls ...  Read More

"Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it?"  Isaiah 43:13Did you catch that? Not a suggestion, not a possibility, but a definitive, unwavering "I will work."This isn't some wishy-washy, "maybe if the stars align" kind of statement. When God says "I will," it's an explicit, imperative decree. It's the divine equivalent of ...  Read More

In a world of fleeting trends, temporary promises, and relationships that ebb and flow, the human heart often yearns for something solid, something that will last. We crave a love that doesn't fade with time, diminish with distance, or crumble under pressure. It's this deep-seated longing that makes the words of Jeremiah 31:3 resonate so profoundly: "The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, ...  Read More

"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me." - Galatians 2:20We cannot celebrate the resurrection season without first passing through the crucifixion of our savior. Paul's powerful words in Galatians 2:20 echo this very journey, mirrori...  Read More

"Be still and know that I am God..." - Psalm 46:10In the whirlwind of our daily lives, it’s easy to approach our relationship with God as a transaction. We come to Him with our needs, our wants, our urgent requests, and while He is a loving Father who delights in providing for His children, are we missing something deeper? The timeless wisdom of Psalm 46:10 echoes through the ages: “Be still, and ...  Read More

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord.Luke 4:18-19In this passage Jesus declares his purpose, it serves as a powerful mission statement. I...  Read More

"...The things which are impossible with men are possible with God." - Luke 18:27This simple verse holds a profound truth, a beacon of hope in the face of what we deem unattainable. We've all stood at the edge of "impossible," staring into the void of situations that defy our logic and exceed our capabilities. We've poured our energy into solutions, only to find ourselves hitting a brick wall, a s...  Read More

"And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilence...  Read More

"Every word of God is pure..." (Proverbs 30:5 KJV). This seemingly simple declaration, penned by the Psalmist, reveals a profound truth about the nature of God's communication with humanity. The Hebrew word "imrah," uniquely used to describe God's declarations, underscores the distinct and weighty nature of His pronouncements. Coupled with "tsaraph," meaning to smelt, the verse paints a vivid imag...  Read More

"...Lord I believe, help my unbelief." Mark 9:24These words of a desperate father give us a powerful picture of what faith can look like when it's mixed with doubt. "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!" he cried out to Jesus, pleading for his son's healing. This simple sentence shows us that it's okay to struggle with our faith, and that honesty with God is more important than pretending to have pe...  Read More