The Bible says God always provides a way of escape from temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13). Resisting it looks like fleeing the situation (2 Timothy 2:22), fighting with Scripture the way Jesus did (Matthew 4), staying in community, and depending on the Spirit rather than willpower. Here’s how. Temptation is difficult,
Intimacy with God grows the way any relationship does — time, honesty, and attention. Practically that means daily time in His Word, unhurried prayer, worship, confession, and obedience: “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you” (James 4:8). Here’s a practical path. We struggle sometimes with the
Encouragement is something that I think is underestimated most of the time. It seems to be something we can all agree is a “good thing,” but we don’t often make a practice of it. In the life of the Christian, someone who follows Jesus, why is encouragement so important? When
You can know you are saved because salvation rests on God’s promises, not your feelings. Scripture says whoever believes in Jesus has eternal life (1 John 5:13), the Holy Spirit is given as a guarantee (Ephesians 1:13–14), and a changed life confirms genuine faith. Here are three assurances the Bible
Reflect has been a word this year that has stuck out to me more than anything else. I think God has been leading me to reflect on Him more often for many reasons, including the fact that I am always going from one thing to the next. When I live that
