When speaking of our identity in Christ, “citizen” is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But the truth is that it is probably one of the most defining attributes of a believer. Being citizens of heaven not only gives us an identity, but it also gives us a purpose. We are called…
In the Old Testament, the presence of God made its dwelling in the Holy of Holies. As the innermost sacred area of the tabernacle, it contained the Ark of the Covenant and was only accessible once a year by an Israelite high priest. The presence of God was so powerful, that to go behind the veil in an unworthy manner could potentially…
Financial security. Wealth. Retirement. Inheritance. In this world, we like to feel secure when it comes to our future. We want to know that we are taken care of financially, and we save our pennies hoping to one day retire well and leave an inheritance for our children. But while there is nothing wrong with saving…
There is something so incredibly intriguing about royal families and traditions. Think about it. When something major happens involving a royal family or bloodline, the whole world watches in excitement and anticipation (or horror and disbelief depending on the event!) So what if I told you that according to the Bible, you have a royal identity in…
There was a time in my life that I battled severe loneliness. With everything we have in this world to make us feel connected to one another, it’s still so easy to feel alone in it all. In fact, it’s easy to feel isolated behind the screens. We don’t actually communicate anymore. Instead, we “comment.”…
We often define fear as a basic human emotion. Everyone fears something – right? It’s normal to feel afraid when it comes to your career, major life decisions, your children, etc. But if fear is an emotion that God designed for us to feel, why does He command us in the Bible to not be…