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Gratitude turns what we have into enough, because it shifts our focus from what’s missing to Who is present. A thankful heart sees God’s hand in both plenty and in pain, and finds peace in His provision. When we practice gratitude, lack loses its grip and contentment takes its place. “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
God is more interested in developing us through our trials than delivering us from our trials. He knows what He's doing, so trust Him and keep going. "Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer" (Romans 12:12).
"In myself, nothing. In Christ, everything" (AW Tozer). Let this be the pulse of our hearts, the reach of our hands, and the worship of our lives. "For in Him we live and move and have our being" (Acts 17:28).
The world is only getting darker, yet these are the exact conditions for the Christian to shine brighter. And brighter doesn't mean louder, it means righteously bolder. "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and...
The Word of God is timeless and timely at the same time. It not only transcends culture and doesn't change, but it also has the power to transform souls and bring lasting change. "The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul" (Psalm 19:7).
Faith isn't based on our ability. Faith is based on how we trust in God's ability. And when we place our faith in Christ, He then places His strength in us. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13).
Stay focused! Every individual in the Bible that you admire has been through the fire. And God often uses the fire of a trial to burn off the dross of worldliness and forge us into the image and likeness of Jesus. "For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us as silver is refined" (Psalm 66:10).
On Labor Day weekend, I’ll begin a new teaching series at Landmark Church titled “The Last Revelation: Countdown To The Kingdom.” For the past several months, I’ve been studying, praying, and seeking the Lord in preparation for what He desires to...
Deep thoughts from a deep heart--which only comes from deep scars. I still feel the crevice of pain every time I re-hash my story to the audiences that God has ordained for me to address. I know that I do not deserve the voice, far from it. But the students and youth deserve the message. And the community deserves this type of response, and all of this is in spite of me. I strongly desire.....
I’m angry! Yes, I really am! And guess what? It’s acceptable when your anger is a derivative of what angers God. And this was one of the many lessons Pastor Matt Stokes poured forth today to the community at Coastal Christian Ocean City (CCOC). It was a much-needed message that beats near, dear, and clear to the heart of God; especially as it is manifested in the life of Jesus. When do we......
It’s weird knowing that everyone I was extremely close to in prison is now out—and life goes on for all of us…. Except my friend Sean McGuirk. My BFAM! (Brother From Another Mother). Sean is still incarcerated and has about 22 months left to serve on his 8-year sentence. He has recently been......
How do you silence the critic without coming out of character? It’s easy. Take what they are conjecturing and use it as an opportunity for lecturing. My wedding is less than 3 weeks away, and according to the grapevine consensus -- Sarah and I are.....
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