March 29, 2024

Unveiling Narcissism in the Bible: Exploring the Scriptural Insights

s Christians, our ultimate example is found in Jesus Christ, who embodied humility, servanthood, and sacrificial love. Narcissistic behavior stands in stark contrast to the teachings of Christ. Jesus taught his followers to prioritize compassion, empathy, and service to others above personal ambition or self-interest. He taught us to love our neighbors as ourselves and to prioritize the needs of others above our own desires. True transformation from narcissism to humility begins with surrendering our lives to Christ and allowing His Spirit to work in us.

Bible Topics 11 min read
March 26, 2024

Biblical Wisdom For Toxic Relationships

In our journey as believers, we encounter various relationships that impact our lives. While God calls us to love others and extend forgiveness, there are times when we must prayerfully consider walking away from individuals who persist in unrepentant behavior, toxicity, and refusal to change. There’s a balance that must be achieved in guarding ourselves from toxic people while maintaining […]

Bible Topics 10 min read
November 22, 2023

The Joy of The Lord in The Believer’s Life

The Joy of the Lord, as articulated in the Bible, is a profound and transcendent sense of gladness, fulfillment, and well-being that stems from a deep and abiding relationship with God. At its core, the Joy of the Lord is a spiritual and unshakeable delight that springs from an intimate relationship with God. It’s not contingent on external situations but […]

Bible Topics 4 min read
May 22, 2023

You Must Put Off Falsehood And Speak Truthfully

The Bible provides clear and insightful guidance on the topic of lying and its consequences. Throughout the pages of the Bible, lying is consistently portrayed as a behavior that is contrary to God’s character and detrimental to individuals, relationships with others, and our walk with God. Let’s look at what the Bible says about liars, exploring the moral, spiritual, and […]

Bible Topics 9 min read
May 9, 2023

Dangerous Prayers That Move God

 Dangerous Prayers That Move God I want to preface this post with somewhat of a warning to the readers. The prayers I will go over in this article are only meant for those individuals who, with a sincere heart, desire to be aligned with God’s will. For those who will surrender their life as a living sacrifice to The Father. […]

Christian Spiritual Warfare 16 min read
April 28, 2023

Surviving Your Wilderness Season With God

A Journey Through The Wilderness Season With God There is no way around it, God’s people will be assigned time in wilderness seasons. Just as we see in Exodus, God liberated His people from slavery in Egypt and out through the wilderness, He will likewise do the same with us. So what can we learn from the examples found in […]

Bible Topics 15 min read
January 1, 2023

5 Things That Happen When You Surrender Your Pain To God

When we are of a broken and contrite spirit, God can accomplish His greatest works in us. Rather than running from the pain and hurt, I’ve learned it’s much more useful to lean into it while gripping tightly to The Lord. There is no point pretending it’s not there, for we only deceive ourselves and slow down or even miss out altogether on the healing God can provide. Acknowledge the situation you’re in and the emotions you’re having, providing yourself the time to process what you’re experiencing. Weep at the feet of Jesus and allow yourself to be honest and vulnerable, for in it comes great healing.

Christian Spiritual Warfare 23 min read
December 6, 2022

5 Ways Believers Receive Spiritual Rest

God rested from the creation of all things on the seventh day, giving us the example of intentional rest. In the ten commandments given to Moses it was written, Remember the Sabbath (seventh) day to keep it holy (set apart, dedicated to God). 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath [a day […]

Bible Topics 16 min read
November 30, 2020

Focus On Jesus During The Storms Of Life

Whenever I take time to stop and look at the path that has led me right to this very moment, I can’t help but be completely blown away. These past few years I have seen My Heavenly Father work out everything for the good of those who love Him. If you focus on Jesus during the storm, he will pull […]

Christian Spiritual Warfare 5 min read
November 23, 2020

7 Powerful Weapons of Spiritual Warfare

For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds. 2 Corinthians 10:4 (KJV) Weapons of spiritual warfare?  What are these so-called weapons, and how do we use them? I have covered the basics of spiritual warfare in a recent post. If you haven’t read it yet, click here.  I suggest you […]

Christian Spiritual Warfare 15 min read
November 17, 2020

What Forgiving Someone Really Means

Forgiving Someone It’s common knowledge that forgiveness is an important element of living a Christian life. It wasn’t until I was older that I understood the importance of forgiveness. I had some misconceptions about the act of truly forgiving someone. Once I came to the Lord, I was confronted with the realization that much of my bondage had a direct […]

Bible Topics 4 min read
May 26, 2020

A True Change Of Heart

It seems like a lifetime ago when I think back to the person I used to be. Whenever I talk or write about my life before coming to Christ, I feel like I’m telling someone else’s story. Because of the stark contrast in who I was to who I am in Christ is mind-blowing. Each day I notice areas in my life and in my character that are growing and aligning with whom God wants me to be.

Addiction and Recovery 6 min read
May 19, 2020

Coronavirus Pandemic: It’s Harmful Effects On Mental Health and Addiction Treatment.

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted much of the world, including adequate care and treatment for people struggling with substance abuse. As a result, treatment programs and facilities cannot tend to their patients as they usually would. Usual protocols are being replaced with a less than comparable compromise between continued treatment and the absence of it altogether.

Addiction and Recovery 9 min read
January 5, 2020

Why I Don’t Make New Year’s Resolutions

The beginning of a new year and the closing out of the previous one. Like most people, the arrival of a new year brings to mind the reflection of the past 12 months. Memories, lessons learned and things we would prefer to forget altogether. This is the time of year when most people plot out the changes they wish to make within themselves or in their life.

Mental/Emotional Struggles 3 min read

Bible Verse of the Day

Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.”
Luke 2:10
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