Freedom Is Not Free
America is the land of the free and the home of the brave, yet our “Freedom Is Not Free,” nor is our spiritual freedom.
Faith
Choosing to Trust
I don’t know about you, but for me it’s hard to relinquish control. I am a firstborn child who likes everything to be in tiptop order. Yet, it never fails that just about the time that I think that I’ve got everything all figured out, a big curve ball gets thrown my way. Now, why …
“Gnat Funny”
How do we as Christ-followers rid our lives of the gnat-like distractions? The answer may surprise you.
Jesus Is the Answer
Jesus most certainly IS the answer, but that should not stop us studying His Word so that we can intimately know our Subject.
Budgeting for Your Blessing
Did you know that it honors God when we are wise with our money? The Bible has much to say on the topic of money and it’s a good thing because it affects every single one of us living on this earth. So much of our time is spent working to earn money so that …
Be a Thermostat
One bright Sunday not too long ago a group of eighty-nine women returned home from an intense and beautiful spiritual retreat. We were keenly aware that our time together was rapidly coming to an end, but the rich worship continued in our hearts like a fire! We entered the sanctuary excited about all that the …
The Sacrifice AND the Victory
The turning point for all creation and the lynchpin for Christianity as a whole is the fact that Jesus did not stay dead, but that He rose from the grave! Had Jesus only died for our sins and not resurrected, that would liken Him to any other self-professing god. The victory exists only because we have a Savior who defeated death. He is the one true God and the resurrection proves it.
New Beginnings
I always thought it curious that my parents named me April when I was born in the month of October. When I asked them why they picked out this name for me I was surprised to find that it really didn’t have as much to do with the actual month of April as it did …
Fearless Girls
If you’ve been to New York City within the past few years perhaps you’ve seen the statue of the Fearless Girl. The statue depicts a defiant girl that was originally facing the Wall Street charging bull was meant to send a message to large corporations about workplace gender diversity. (The Fearless Girl has since been …
A Better View
Do you view God as hard to please or easy to please? There is a better view and it’s found in God’s Word.