In one of the greatest passages written on the subject, the author of Hebrews writes: … read more

Our fears, anxieties, and hurts are very real. But if we focus only on these earthly problems, then very soon the spiritual realm becomes foggy and… read more

What matters most to your identity is not how the world sees you, how your friends see you, or even how you see yourself. What matters most is how… read more

All people yearn to belong and to be known. In the quest for relationship and acceptance, people often seek to please, but who we are pleasing has… read more

Several years ago, a popular women's magazine surveyed 3,000 Protestant clergy concerning their views on Christianity. The result of the survey… read more

Have you ever wanted to change your name or wondered who you would be without it? … read more

God's glory is revealed in the praises of His people. When we lift our voices of praise to God, He is honored, and we are blessed. … read more

Our lives are vessels of praise to the Lord. When we make a commitment to obey God, we honor and praise Him with our obedience. Our prayers are… read more

The roots of olive trees grow in rocky soil. The shoots mature slowly, bearing no fruit until they are seven years old. Even then, the olives the… read more

It's odd how we sometimes attempt to improve upon the perfect model God has given us. In the Bible, God makes it clear that men are to be the… read more

In 1 Peter 5:8-11, God gives us the condition necessary for remaining victorious over Satan and his schemes: Be sober, be… read more

Belonging to Christ is a great privilege. As members of the body of Christ here on earth, we share a collective identity. We are His people, and… read more

As a new creation in Christ, Peter's newfound identity was at the forefront of his mind. It should come as no surprise, then, that the sevenfold… read more

One of the clearest pictures of identity transformation in the Bible is found in the life of the apostle Peter. Before Christ, Peter found his sense… read more

While God's grace opens doors for us to experience freedom like we have never known, it is also the foundation for us to develop a deeper… read more

Today, many believers are quenching the Holy Spirit of God in their lives. They are connected to the Holy Spirit because He indwelt them at the time… read more

There is an unfounded idea in some circles that, when we come to Christ, our lives will be fine—that all the worries and problems that… read more

Everywhere you look, people are in search of personal fulfillment. Even genuine Christians are bouncing around looking for emotional and spiritual… read more