Music is one of God’s greatest gifts. Whether you have the ability to create it yourself or you just like to listen, it’s something we all experience on a daily basis. From background music in the store and music while we’re on hold, to commercials and educational songs for kids, music has a strong effect …
Have you ever been running late for an appointment only to find yourself even more late because of traffic? Did you thank God for that moment? Most people don’t. We usually consider it a nuisance and instead start trying to find a way to make the day go smoother. Consider this, though. Perhaps your alarm …
Peace is a concept that has been around for many many years. Today when we think of peace we often think of the absence of conflict, or the gentle calmness of being alone with a good book and your favorite beverage sitting in a bay window with a view of the ocean. Sounds amazing, right? …
Have you ever found yourself overcoming a situation that at first seemed impossible? Maybe it was a difficult project, the loss of a job, or even an unexpected illness. When problems arise, the first thing you usually feel is the weight from the stress, and that weight can get heavier and heavier until you’re able …
The body of Christ, as many may know, extends well beyond Jesus’ physical body. In fact, His resurrected body is the foundation of the body of Christ. In fact, I like to believe that the concept of Lego’s came from the body of Christ, literally. Consider this. God is the Master Builder and his first …
Mercy and Grace. They go together like peas and carrots, peanut butter and jelly, beaches and waves… you get the picture. God has mercifully given us grace because He knows how difficult we can be when it comes to following His law. Yet on top of all that unconditional mercy and grace, He threw in …
Remember when you were a kid and you would pinky-promise with your best friend? It was usually about keeping secrets but sometimes it went beyond that. Secrets were pretty easy to keep as children, especially since we tended to forget them as time went by. As adults, we learned to expand our promises to more …
This month’s free study guide is about using hope to grow with God’s word. When you think of hope, you tend to associate it with things you desire, which isn’t a bad thing, but the Bible says in Romans 15:13 that God is the source of hope. Do you think God would provide you with …
This month’s study guide is about using prayer to grow with God’s word. While there are 650 prayers listed in the Bible, prayer is often the thing we skip (unless we’re in trouble). Getting to know God without prayer is like brushing your teeth without a toothbrush. You can still get your teeth clean using …