It’s easy to find examples of self-assured, strong leaders who drive toward their goals with conviction and confidence and never take “no” for an answer. ...
If you want to level-up your team’s engagement, performance, and loyalty, Proverbs 1:3 shares three keys to help you do it. “For receiving prudent instruction ...
“They were unable to enter because of unbelief.” – Hebrews 3:19 How many Promised Lands do we miss because we refuse to believe we can ...
“Now if I live on in the flesh, this means fruitful work for me…” Philippians 1:22-2a “Fruitful work” is not busywork. It is not killing ...
My word for this year is UNDAUNTED. To me this represents being steadfast in the face of adversity, pressing forward even when it’s hard, and ...
“Like a flitting sparrow or a fluttering swallow, an undeserved curse goes nowhere.” (Proverbs 26:2) That’s a great sentiment, but WHY does an undeserved “curse” ...
Greatness is a prize worth seeking, but the WAY we seek it matters. “Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will stand ...
“Peter replied ‘Repent and be baptized each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins and you will receive ...
The greatest barrier to your True Success is your imagination. You dream too small and so you do not strive. You dream too big without ...
“Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks he is wise in this age, let him become a fool so he can become ...
I see plenty of people asking “What kind of world are we giving our children?” I don’t see quite as many asking “What kind of ...
Years ago I heard a talk that completely changed my thinking about how to communicate and connect with others, and it transformed my ability to ...
“Love does no wrong to a neighbor. Love, therefore, is the fulfillment of the law.” (Romans 13:10) Love is a word our culture loves to ...
AI tools have been steadily gaining traction for a while now, but why has ChatGPT exploded so rapidly? Because it feels more “human.” Nobody hears ...
On a bike ride with my family the other day, a black snake darted right across our path. Thankfully, we simply rolled on by and ...
If you’re 100% sure your growing business or career is NOT causing ANY issues in your relationships, feel free to skip this post. BUT, if ...
When a woman (or anyone) says she’s fine, but doesn’t seem like it, it could mean: SHE IS FINE, BUT… SHE’S NOT FINE, BUT…
...“What can we do to perform the works of God?” they asked. Jesus replied, “This is the work of God – that you believe in ...
“Therefore, when Jesus realized they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by ...
To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for [and by] Jesus Christ; may mercy, peace and love be multiplied to you. (Jude 1:1b-2) Are you in Christ? Then God wants multiply His peace in your heart and His mercy in your life. Are you in …
TOPICS: acceptance, encouragement, forgiveness, identity, inheritance, Jude, love
God’s Hope for Your Heart from 1 Timothy 3 YOU ARE PART OF THE FOUNDATION But if I should be delayed, I have written so that you will know how people ought to act in God’s household, which is the Church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of …
TOPICS: 1 Timothy 3, blessings, church, hope, identity, meaning, purpose
God’s Hope for Your Heart from 1 Corinthians 6 YOU ARE COMPLETELY CLEAN IN CHRIST And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. (1 Corinthians 6:11) “Such …
TOPICS: 1 Corinthians 6, forgiveness, identity, redemption, sanctification, sin
God’s Hope for Your Heart from Romans 10 IN CHRIST, YOU ARE NEVER SECOND-CLASS For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing His riches on all who call on Him. (Romans 10:12) There are no second-class citizens in the Kingdom …
TOPICS: belonging, citizenship, identity, inheritance, kingdom, purpose, ranking, rewards, Romans 10, sonship, value
God’s Hope for Your Heart from Matthew 25 JESUS WANTS YOU TO BE YOU And he also who had the two talents came forward, saying, “Master, you delivered to me two talents; here I have made two talents more.” His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant. …
TOPICS: calling, faithfulness, identity, Matthew 25, purpose, stewardship, talents
Scripture Notes on 1 Timothy 3 But if I should be delayed, I have written so that you will know how people ought to act in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. (1 Timothy 3:15 HCSB) The Bible says …
TOPICS: 1 Timothy 3, blessings, church, hope, identity, meaning, purpose
Sooner or later everybody asks the age-old question, “Why am I here?” Countless thinkers and authors have tried to address it, and countless people have struggled with trying to discover their purpose in life. Yet, the Bible has a clear answer, and it’s good news! Join Pastor Phillip Gonzales in …
TOPICS: christian life, destiny, identity, messages, podcast, purpose, radio, sermons, the heritage hour
The dry, withered vine hung like tentacles from the branches of the aging pine. Once the vine had tried to seize control of the tree. It had threatened to overtake the pine and strip it of life until only the vine remained. Left unchecked, the vine would have grown so …
TOPICS: freedom, habits, identity, new creation, new life, salvation, struggle
Who are you, really? Have you ever asked that question and pondered what it means? Have you ever stopped to think about where you find your deepest sense of identity? Who we believe we are has an incredible impact on how we live our lives, and the good news is …
TOPICS: christian living, hope, identity, messages, podcast, radio, sermons
Scripture Notes on John 5 “If I testify about Myself, My testimony is not valid… But I have a greater testimony than John’s because of the works that the Father has given Me to accomplish. These very works I am doing testify about Me that the Father has sent Me.” …
TOPICS: actions, behavior, belief, deeds, faith, identity, John 5, love, salvation, works
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