Confidence is a feeling of self-assurance or self-confidence stemming from knowing one’s own abilities or qualities. But what is confidence in Christ? Confidence in Christ is knowing that because we were created by God, we were made with a divine purpose. He did not design us haphazardly or without thought, but created us uniquely and […]
Compassion and mercy are traits that are born out of a heart of love. Compassion means caring about others we see who are in need. Compassion stirs our hearts but also moves us to help our fellow man, knowing that we have needed help from others at times. Compassion should take us out of our
Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead, or simply He is the part of Godhead that is with us here on earth. When Jesus was getting ready to return to heaven after His death and resurrection, He told His followers in John 14:26, “But the helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will
This season is a celebration of the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Because of His sacrifice, we live in the eternal hope of everlasting life and freedom in Christ. Glory be to Jesus who, out of love, laid down His life so that we would be raised to life in
Depression can be a distressing and life crippling condition. Many people deal with feelings of depression and some even struggle to live a normal life because of depression. Spiritually speaking, depression can be a demonic spirit that attacks us after times of trauma or loss. When we experience difficult times, it is very important
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How many of us experience shame in our everyday lives? It is more prevalent than we may realize. Shame is an insidious liar, hiding in memories and early foundational messages sent to us by our enemy even as children. Shame whispers to us that we are a mistake, without value, marred and damaged property. This
Life can be difficult at times. In these difficult times, we can become wounded and hurt in our emotions. Wounds from childhood that are left unhealed can affect us for the rest of our lives. But God desires wholeness for us. He paid the price for our physical healing, our mental healing and our emotional
Dear Lord Jesus, I humbly come before you now. Forgive me for feeling like I’m not enough. I am more than worthy and valued in your eyes. Cleanse me with Your precious blood and remove all insecurity and fear from my spirit. You did not give me a spirit of fear but of love, courage,
Anxiety is rampant in our society. It affects over 40 million adults in the US, and this number is climbing. Anxiety disorders have become the most common mental illness. If you experience anxiety, you are not alone. Anxiety can be described as feelings of worry, panic, phobia, and terror. It can cause sleeplessness, eating disorders
Addiction is a problem that affects many people. Addiction is a dependency on a substance or person or activity that is fueled by the need to medicate or silence tormenting thoughts or hidden grief. The world calls addiction a brain disease. But addiction is born out of trauma. Addiction is not the way God created
Emotionally healthy people know who they are and what they will allow in their lives. They love themselves and others enough to clearly communicate that unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated. Emotionally healthy people allow others the freedom of choice and expect the same. These healthy limits are called boundaries. Boundaries are a clear signal
