“not having a righteousness of my own…but that which is through faith in Christ” Philippians 3:9   Are you self-righteous? While this question can be uncomfortable, it's essential for every believer to consider. Anytime we focus on ourselves— what we do or don’t do—we risk slipping into self-righteousness. Genuine faith[...]

“I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ.” Philippians 3:8   Finding your identity is what gives life[...]

“…the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.” Matthew 7:14   It's human nature to follow the crowd. From peer pressure in school to societal expectations in adulthood, the desire to blend in and be part of the majority is strong. But Jesus[...]

“For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life...” Matthew 7:14   In a world that celebrates tolerance of all beliefs, Christianity can seem narrow-minded and even offensive. In the context of Scripture, however, narrow-mindedness isn’t a flaw but a focused way of life. Narrow-minded[...]

"Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxious thoughts." Psalm 139:23   Anxiety is something we’ve all experienced at one point or another. What might start as a fleeting thought can escalate into a full-blown crisis in our hearts and minds. The psalmist gives[...]

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9   Today’s verse is a promise about God’s faithfulness to forgive but it’s also about prayer. We tend to focus more on God’s part than[...]

“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name.” Psalm 100:4   Do you start your prayers by telling God what you want Him to do? The Bible does tell us to bring our needs and desires to the Lord, but there’s[...]

“Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving.” Colossians 4:2   The Bible repeatedly addresses our attitude when it comes to prayer. Of course, we can be completely honest with God because He already knows what's in our hearts and minds. At the same time,[...]

“Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16   How is your prayer life? If God said, “Yes” to all the prayers you prayed today, what would you have?[...]