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What does a restored life with Jesus look like? Jesus loves all believers including those who are struggling. He wants us to experience being free in Him, through real repentance and faith. So why are so many Christians living in bondage to sin? 2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom. I believe one of the main reasons is a lack of repentance. Mark 1:15 “The time promised…

There is true power in the words we use. They can either build up or tear down. They can either give life or destroy. I have had to apologize to my kids many times for not saying the right thing at the right time. God’s words hold even more power. God create the galaxies through His words. Psalm 33:6 By the word of the Lord, the heavens were made. God spoke the earth into creation. He also spoke humanity into…

Let’s look at a biblical gameplan for resisting temptation. Romans 7:21-24 So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. 22 For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; 23 but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me. 24 What a wretched man I am!…

Unforgiveness can weigh heavy on our souls, stunting our spiritual growth. Making us angry, and judgmental, and robbing us of our peace of mind. Ephesians 4:31-32 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ, God forgave you. Unforgiveness breeds bitterness, and hurtful and destructive emotions. God commands us to release these negative feelings and embrace kindness…

Are you sure of your salvation or do you struggle with doubt? Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.…

How does giving God control defuse anxiety and stress? Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. If we want to make healthy decisions to be well and whole, we must humble ourselves and choose meekness. Now meek doesn’t mean weak, even though the two words sound similar. Meekness and weakness are at opposite ends of the scale. In fact, the Greek word for meekness literally means, “strength under control.” It’s used to describe a wild…

How frustrating is it when people who know us well, do things or say things that are discouraging? Do we act that way with others? What can we do to be a greater blessing to those around us? Try to understand before being understood! Philippians 2:1-4 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy…

The book of Proverbs is filled with great treasures of wisdom. Proverbs 16:16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver! What would you ask for if you could have anything in life? Money, power, fame, health? Not long after King David died, God appeared to Solomon in a dream and told Solomon to ask of Him for anything he wanted. 1 Kings 3:9 So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your…

Why do some Christians experience more than their fair share of suffering and death? One family I know has had 5 people under 30 die in the last 6 years. They love the Lord and serve at their church, so what could God possibly be thinking? I truly believe it’s ok, even healthy to ask God these kinds of questions. PSALM 13:1 How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? It’s…

How has God blessed you through your pain and struggles in the past? Job 36:13-15 Those who are godless keep on being angry, and even when punished, they don’t pray for help. 14 They die while they are still young, worn out by a life of disgrace. 15 But God teaches people through suffering and uses distress to open their eyes. We can’t know that Jesus is all we need, until Jesus is all we have. Have you ever been…

Fear and doubt cause us to become complacent or anxious. Either we give into our fears and become a bump on a log, or we live in fear and doubt with restless worry and nervous concern. Is there anything you believe God wants to do but you’ve let fear and doubt keep you from stepping forward in faith? If we want to have a life of purpose and passion, then self-doubt needs to be delt with in the Lord’s strength.…

Psalm 28:6-9 Praise be to the Lord, for he has heard my cry for mercy. 7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. 8 The Lord is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. 9 Save your people and bless your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them forever. All of us…

Our societies need to be constantly entertained has become a false God that is worshiped in the West. As a result, the newest and best toys for grownups are becoming a must have in our fast-food culture. Most people are living beyond their means, in a hopeless effort to find meaning in possessions. They have become possessed by their possessions. Luke 12:15 Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does…

Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. If we want to be able to fight the persistent temptations in our lives, we need to know what makes us vulnerable to Satan’s efforts. Ephesians 4:27 Do not give the devil a foothold. Let’s not give Satan a place in our lives to start leveraging our weaknesses and mess with our minds and emotions. Satan tries to hook us, not with our behavior but…

People say they are living their best life on social media, but anxiety medication is becoming a bigger problem each year. How can so many people be so depressed in reality, and so happy on social media? How can we live our best lives in reality and not virtually? Philippians 3:7-9 7 But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing…

Prayer has the potential to be something you look forward to every day. It’s where intimacy with the Lord can be experienced time and again. Do you struggle sometimes with how you should approach Him? Don’t overthink it. Be real with what you are thinking and feeling. Share what’s on your mind or what you’re anxious about. Sometimes I intentionally let scripture guide me as I open myself up for God to search me and tell me where I am…