What does abiding in Christ mean? Let’s look at Charles Stanley’s definition. “Abiding in Christ involves remaining in a relationship with God, and is more than just saving faith.” He quotes 1 John 3:24 says, “The one who keeps His commandments…
What to Do When Prayer Feels Like It’s Going Nowhere
You feel stuck in your prayers. What do you do? You go to the Lord, pray and feel like nothing happens. Thoughts begin to enter your head and heart. Why does God not answer? Where is He? I love the…
How to Pray When Life Feels Too Hard to Handle
We all know how hard life can be. At these times, we barely can talk much less know how to pray. Our feelings are close to the surface, overflowing our life. One particular time was when I lost my mother….
Exploring Prayer: Understanding It’s Elements
There are four basic elements of prayer, Adoration (Praise), Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication. Each broken down can be a prayer in it’s own right but placed together gives us a well-rounded conversation with God. A good way to remember is…
A Consistent Prayer Life: A Beginner’s Guide
Is your prayer life hit or miss? Don’t feel bad, even people who pray a lot, have days when prayer is not big on the agenda. People worry sometimes about what words to use, they’re not sure what to say…
How to Draw Closer to God by Reading His Word
What better way to know how God feels about reading His Word than to see it in black and white? Joshua 1:8 NIV “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may…
How Prayer Shapes a Heart of Submission
Submission to God is not something we achieve and then move to another goal, it’s a way of life. In the process, a relationship is built on a foundation of trust, love and transformation. Prayer is the key tool. David…
6 Steps to Encourage Honor for God Daily
Honoring God is one of the keys to submitting to God. If we don’t honor Him, then how can we trust Him to lead our lives? What makes Him worthy of our honor? Revelation 4:11 NIV “You are worthy, our…
Practical Steps to Embrace God’s Sovereignty in Everyday Life
We realize that we need to acknowledge God is sovereign. 1 Chronicles 29:11-12 NIV “Yours, LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours,…
What Benefits are Found in the Presence of God
We talk and hear about the presence of God. Do we really know what it is or is it an abstract expression we don’t quite grasp? Here is a definition from Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology – Presence of God….
How to Cultivate Joy When Life Feels Overwhelming
Let’s face it, when we are going through difficult times, it’s a struggle to find joy. Well, we are not by ourselves but that’s not likely to help us. There has to be a place to go when our joy…
Exploring the True Meaning of God’s Grace in the Bible
Do we understand God’s grace? Let’s talk about “Exploring the True Meaning of Grace in the Bible”. According to Dictionary of Bible Themes, grace (1055) is: ‘The qualities of God’s character by which he shows himself compassionate, accepting, and generous…
