This is Part 3 of a 4 part series - How You Can Love by Faith 3. You cannot love in your own strength Just as surely as “those who are in the flesh (the worldly, carnal person) cannot please God,” so in your own strength you cannot love as you should. You cannot demonstrate agape love, God’s unconditional love for others, through your...

This is Part 2 of a 4 part series - How You Can Love by Faith Five truths about love But what is agape love? How does this kind of love express itself? Paul gives us an excellent description: "Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, never haughty or selfish or rude. Love does not demand its own way....

Our faith walk is not a casual swagger through the flower garden under blue skis. Oh, we often wish it were and complain to God when it’s not. Yet He was clear when He told us to “Stand your ground” (Ephesians 6:11 & 13). The enemy of our soul seeks to put a wedge in our relationship with God. God warned us to “be self-controlled and...

"Search me, O God, and know my heart; test my thoughts. Point out anything in me that makes you sad, and lead me along the path of everlasting life" (Psalm 139:23-24 TLB). Confession of sin is necessary for fellowship with God and revival among God's people. The word 'confess' has as its root meaning, 'to say the same as.' Confession, then, is agreeing...

Have you ever had to wait for something you really wanted? I think most of us would answer “yes!” There are times in our lives when we find ourselves in a holding pattern.  Everything is in place, the timing is perfect and yet God seems to say “not yet”.   One such time for me was when my husband and I wanted to start a family. We were...

"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." Proverbs 4:23 Is your heart rejoicing today or are you brokenhearted? Is your heart pure or is it deceitful? Would people say you have a heart of gold or a heart of stone? Do you have a soft heart or a hard heart? Do you have a generous heart or a greedy heart? During the past...

"The one who calls you is faithful and He will do it. 1Thessolonians 5:24 "I was overlooked for the leadership position again. Someone much less qualified than me was chosen." she wrote. She was committed and qualified, but overlooked again and again. It was not right. She asked me, "is this the norm for most ministries? This is not the first...