Satan. Lucifer. Devil. He has many names, but one identity. We know him as an enemy of God. He tempts the world into sin. He’s deceptive. He’s a liar. And he’s seeking to destroy God’s plans and His people. (Although, we know as Believers that he won’t succeed!) 1 Peter 5:8 tells us that he “prowls…
For many, this physical world is all there is. Angels and demons are nothing but a myth. Some would even call them “ghost stories.” But there is certainly a preoccupation with the unseen world that can’t be denied. There are numerous television shows, movies, and books that describe worlds beyond what we can physically see…
How important are labels? If we’re being truly honest, we know that they can literally make or break us. How you view your identity shapes every decision and action you make – both consciously and subconsciously. So if someone were to ask you today who you are, what would you say?
My husband and I just recently returned from a second honeymoon of sorts. We cruised to the Bahamas (just the two of us… no kids) and had an amazing time! We sailed away to a private island (owned by our cruise line) and were in awe of the beauty. The beaches were incredible, to say…
In this world, we will have trouble. The Bible is clear that suffering doesn’t end when we come to Christ. If anything, our struggles have a way of increasing rather than decreasing. I’ve recently written about why we struggle and how we can rejoice in our suffering rather than be defeated by it. But as Christians,…
The book of James tells us to rejoice in suffering. I don’t know about you, but my first instinct when I’m face to face with struggle has nothing to do with joy. I’m angry, sad, frustrated, confused… but I’m never happy it. So how do we do it? How do we rejoice in our suffering…