The Church as an Instrument of Liberation Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. Matthew 16:18 NLT In today’s passage, Jesus reveals the unstoppable nature of the community He was about…
A Festival for the Lord as a Family Moses replied, “We will all go—young and old, our sons and daughters, and our flocks and herds. We must all join together in celebrating a festival to the Lord.” Exodus 10:9 NLT In the book of Exodus, we witness an intense spiritual confrontation between the freedom that…
Free from the Enemy’s Tactics so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are very familiar with his evil schemes. 2 Corinthians 2:11 NLT In the Christian life, ignoring that we are in a spiritual battle is the first step toward being defeated. The apostle Paul warns the church that the enemy does not…
God Restores Your Marriage and Your Health Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Psalm 103:3 NKJV Often we approach God seeking isolated solutions, as if His power were limited to a single area of our existence. However, the psalmist reminds us that the Lord’s redemption is integral; He does not stop…
God First and Then Your Business Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:33 NLT In the world of entrepreneurship and business, culture constantly pushes us to believe that success depends exclusively on our shrewdness, the hours of sleep we sacrifice, and…
Overcoming the Plagues of Family Discouragement Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. Psalm 34:19 NKJV Discouragement is one of the most silent and destructive plagues that can invade a home. It begins with a small complaint, feeds on a lack of communication, and ends by…
The Importance of Presenting Children to God When Jesus saw what was happening, he was angry with his disciples. He said to them, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children.” Mark 10:14 NLT In today’s passage, we see a scene…
Me and My House Will Serve the Lord But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my…
The Art of Instructing for Eternity Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. Proverbs 22:6 NLT In a world that fiercely competes for the attention and heart of our children, spiritual education cannot be something we leave to chance or solely to Sunday school. Protecting…
The Holy Spirit Convicts the Heart “And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment;” John 16:8 NKJV Often, in our eagerness to see a change in the people we love, we try to become judges or prosecutors of their lives. We point out their mistakes,…