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Guarding Our Heart Against Materialism: Finding True Treasure in Christ
Matthew 6:19-21 (NLT) – "Don\'t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever...
Build Lasting Relationships with Humility and Love
Healthy, life-giving relationships are possible through the victory we have in Christ. Ephesians 4:2-3 (NLT) says: “Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep...
God Is Our Encourager
“But you, O LORD, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.” – Psalm 3:3 (NLT) Discouragement is a heavy burden that pulls us down, leaving us feeling defeated and hopeless. But God is our encourager. He is our shield, protecting us...
How to Overcome Discouragement with God’s Help
“But you, O LORD, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.” – Psalm 3:3 (NLT) Discouragement is a heavy burden that pulls us down, but God is our encourager. He shields us, lifts our heads, and restores our hope. When life feels...
Embracing Our Acceptance
“…to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.” – Ephesians 1:6 (NKJV) Through Christ, we are fully accepted by God—highly favored and deeply loved. This truth anchors our identity and frees us from striving for approval from...
Victory Over Worry & Fear
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. – 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT) Worry and fear often sneak into our lives, stealing our peace and joy. But God’s Word reminds us that these emotions do not come from Him. Instead,...
Win the Battle for Your Thoughts
“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” — 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV) The real battle for transformation happens in our hearts and minds because our...
Overcome Temptation with Surrender and God’s Word
We all face temptation daily—from our sinful desires, the world’s influence, and the devil’s schemes. Recognizing and responding to temptation is vital for walking closely with God. James 1:14-15 reminds us that temptation begins with our desires, leading to sin and...
Walk in Victory Through Surrender
Romans 6:14 (NLT) reminds us, “Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace.” In Christ, we are no longer slaves to sin! His victory on the cross gives us the freedom to live...
Embracing Victory Through Surrender
“We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin.” – Romans 6:6 (NLT) Victory in Christ isn’t something we earn; it’s a gift secured through Jesus’ death and resurrection. His...