Dependence on Christ

From 1 Corinthians: The Way of Escape is a Person

## The Way of Escape is a Person “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the ...

How Can I Find Strength and Hope in God While Enduring Chronic Pain and Daily Struggles?

# Suffering and Faith Struggles ## Weakness Is Not a Problem Many believers find themselves exhausted, weighed down by constant pain, and overwhelmed by the expectations placed upon them—to be the str...

How Can I Embrace God’s Grace When I Feel Like I’m Failing in Every Area of Life?

## The Wilderness of Weakness and the Rock of Rest Many believers experience seasons when spiritual energy feels drained. The prayer closet seems empty, the Bible lies unopened, and even when read, it...

The Pruning Season: When Spiritual Dryness Is God’s Grace

## The Pruning Season: When Spiritual Dryness Is God’s Grace Many believers experience seasons of spiritual dryness—a loss of desire for things that once distracted them, a growing loneliness even whi...

Sharing the Gospel: A Natural Expression of Faith, Not a Required Duty

# Sharing the Gospel ## The Ministry That Is Just What You Are Many believers struggle with feelings of guilt over not “sharing the gospel” enough. Sometimes a teacher, a book, or even a nagging consc...

The Blood and the Cross: Finding Freedom from Repeated Sin

## The Blood and the Cross: Two-Fold Freedom in Christ Many believers feel powerless in the face of sin. They experience guilt, hate their sin, yet find themselves unable to stop. Each failure brings ...

Prayer Is Not a Performance Review: Bringing Our Fears Honestly to God

## Prayer Is Not a Performance Review Approaching God in moments of overwhelm with honesty about weakness, while holding firmly to the truth of one’s identity in Christ, is not only acceptable—it is t...

What Does It Really Mean to Let Christ Live Through Me Instead of Trying Harder Myself?

## The Life That Is Not Your Own Many believers have been taught to let Christ live through them. They have tried to get out of the way, to surrender, to yield. Yet often this leads to frustration rat...

How Should Believers Balance Trust in God’s Provision with Taking Practical Steps in Times of Need?

## The Sweet Spot Between Striving and Passivity There is a familiar tension many believers feel—the pressure of mounting bills alongside the promise that the Father knows what is needed. Trust is com...

How Can I Find Assurance in God When Family Relationships Strain Because of My Faith?

# Comfort and Assurance in Suffering ## When Family Rejection Feels Like a Thorn in Your Flesh Many believers experience a deep, gnawing ache when choosing to follow the Lord results in disappointment...

How Should Believers Understand and Respond to Feeling Ashamed of Sharing Their Faith?

## Ashamed of the Gospel There is often a cold knot in the stomach when the conversation turns to Christ. A hesitation, a quick calculation of risk before speaking the name of Jesus. After the moment ...

GOD’S DISCIPLINE: A PATHWAY TO REFUGE

Discover how God’s discipline is not punishment, but a pathway to finding refuge and rest in Him. Explore the journey of the psalmist in Psalm 116 and learn how trials are opportunities to ex...

GOD’S DISCIPLINE: A PATHWAY TO REFUGE AND REST

God’s Discipline: A Graceful Pathway to Finding Refuge and Rest
Discover in Psalm 116 how God’s discipline is a loving invitation to seek Him as our safe haven in times of trouble...

BEHOLDING THE SON: THE TRANSFORMING GLORY OF GOD IN CHRIST

Beholding the Son: Discover the Transforming Glory of God in Christ

Experience the profound shift in how we relate to God as the glory of God is fully revealed in Jesus Christ. Through Him, ...

From Hebrews: The Training of Christ as Our Compassionate High Priest

This was a difficult one to outline. In this message we talk about the high priesthood of Christ with a focus on His training through His sufferings in His humanity to be able to be sympathetic, co...

What does it mean that for “me to live is Christ”?

Learn about living as a Christian through faith in Christ with this informative article. Discover the importance of drawing on the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, and how to live more and mor...

How the Command 'Thou Shalt Not Covet' Slayed Paul

Discover how the command “Thou Shalt Not Covet” slayed Paul and how his experience can teach us about the Christian life. Paul realized that his desire to serve God was rooted in coveto...

God's Sovereign Work of Brokenness: How the Flesh is Compelled to Drink

“The flesh is untrainable. It’s like a wild ass. According to Galatians 4, the flesh is like Ishmael, a bondservant that’s always trying to work for a wage and persecute the child...

Christ Our Spiritual Food and Drink: Finding Satisfaction and Rest in Him

Our desire for holiness is actually a hunger and a thirst to be satisfied with Christ.  When He satisfies us, He gives us rest.  “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and...

Abide in Me

When Jesus says “Abide in Me” in John 15 we learn what it means to abide in Him in John’s 1st epistle, 1 John chapter 2. “If that which you heard from the beginning abides in you,...