Bringing Light to Life
As we enter a new year I’m reminded of a short poem by Gloria Pitzer that expresses a problem we all have. She wrote: “Procrastination is my sin. It brings me naught but sorrow. I know that I should stop it. In fact, I will . . . tomorrow. Nothing is easier than putting off […]
Below is a nasty list of attitudes and actions people struggle with. Most of us not only battle to break free but to keep the battle a secret. Yet, if we’re going to find freedom, we must first identify what it is we’re struggling with. So take a moment and check out the list below. […]
If you’ve got a character battle you keep losing over something like anger, lust, bitterness, jealousy, or depression, maybe the source of the problem is spiritual. For years I’ve helped men and women develop a strategy to rein in out-of-control appetites. I’ve always based my guidance on sound biblical exposition and the most current research available. […]
Every spiritual stronghold is built on a lie. And by stronghold I’m referring to a place in the heart where lies reside and generate control over an area of our life. With that in mind, the key to destroying a stronghold is to expose and reject the lie. Notice I said the lie. At a […]
The Lord’s first temptation was straightforward: “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread” (Luke 4:3, niv). Satan’s question implied Jesus might not be the Son of God. It prodded him to prove his identity and satisfy his hunger by performing a miracle. There’s nothing wrong with eating bread when […]