As Christmas approaches, now is the perfect time to praise God for victory and the amazing gift we have been given in Jesus. As I read the first verse of Psalm 149, I couldn’t help but think that New Testament believers have a new song to sing because of the New Covenant we have received…
We all want to live in victory. Because when we’re living in victory life feels easy. So, we can be tempted to take that ease for granted and simply enjoy each day’s comfortable routine. But when life is hard—when our enemies attack us and we’re faced with defeat, when we struggle with pain, when we’re…
As I read the following words, it amazed me how applicable they are for today. Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans?The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the Lord and against His anointed one.“Let us break their chains,” they cry, “and free ourselves from slavery…
Since the beginning of time, God has used people on earth to accomplish His purposes. Solomon wrote: You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail. Proverbs 19:21 You might believe you are too sinful or insignificant. You might believe that anything you do will be of little consequence. You shouldn’t! He chose a…
How would you like to live in victory every day? The enemy of our souls wants us to believe we are victims, that we can’t change our circumstances . . . that it “is what it is.” But that’s just another one of his favorite lies. Here’s the truth… For every child of God defeats…
I trimmed our rose bushes this morning and even though I wore gardening gloves, the thorns poked and scratched my hands and arms. So, as I sat down to take a closer look at 2 Corinthians 12, I couldn’t help but think about what it meant for Paul to have some struggle that he referred…
I have to be careful how much I allow myself to watch the news. You see, I’ve always been an emotion just under the surface kind of person. It doesn’t take much for my “feelings” to influence my mood. And of course, the news likes to promote sensationalism. What’s the saying? “If it bleeds, it…
I love the first two verses of Romans 5… Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and…
I’ve been down off the mountain literally and figuratively for a little over a week. Last weekend, I flew to Denver to spend a few days with beautiful blogger friends that I affectionately call, “My People.” They are friends, encouragers, cheerleaders, and prayer warriors. In a short 48 hours, we laughed until our abs hurt, cried big…
As I walked upstairs the other night, Rev was rewatching the Ohio State vs Penn State football game. We’d watched it live but he just couldn’t get enough, saying “I think it’s, even more, fun watching it again.” Now, if you’re a Penn State fan, I want you to know we think your team is…
But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 Whatever you are facing today . . . God has already given you victory. How cool is that? Victory promised and delivered through Jesus. Promised in Genesis as God told Satan of future defeat: And I…
He is risen indeed! Hallelujah! Look closer – Come to the Empty Grave Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to visit the tomb. 2 Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled aside the stone, and…
