God Says You Are Valuable
You are not an accident – you are God’s masterpiece. Many people quietly struggle with feelings of insecurity and wonder if they truly matter. Life’s disappointments, failures, rejection, and criticism can whisper the lie that they have little value. But God’s Word declares something entirely different. Before you believed in Him, before anyone recognized your gifts, and before you ever accomplished anything, God had already declared your worth. Today, let’s discover what God says about your value and learn to see ourselves through His eyes instead of the world’s opinions.
I know some bad things happened to me growing up, but that’s in the past. Why do I have to deal with it now?
That’s a question many individuals ask. It would seem better to leave the past in the past, but the truth is-- the past doesn't stay in the past; it affects our present and our future. In his workbook, "Making Peace With Your Past" Tim Sledge lists four ways painful...
Don’t Give Up
Do you know of some who gave up too soon? Maybe they were trying to get a job, but gave up. Maybe they wanted to become rehabilitated from an addiction, but they didn't follow through. Maybe they didn't want to go through with the divorce that was filed, but they...
How do I know it is God speaking to me?
The following qualities will characterize God's thoughts interjected into your heart: 1. They are like your own thoughts and musings except that you sense them as coming from the heart not the brain, in that they will be spontaneous, not cognitive or analytical. 2....
Attitudes are Chosen; Not Made
As a young person, I can remember seeing people whom I admired. These people often were athletes, actors, actresses, and musical professionals. Some were people I know personally such as teachers, classmates, etc. Everyone had a common thread – a positive and winning...
Question: In what direction is America headed?
The Truth: America is headed toward more socialism, bigger government, and attacks on capitalism, religious faith, individual freedoms, and prosperity. In other words, more of the same but at an accelerated pace. People of faith must do the following: 1. Pray for...
Why You Keep Struggling!
Does what we do determine who we are or does who we are determine what we do? This question sounds confusing, doesn't it? Allow me to state it differently. Do looks, status, degree, etc., determine our value or does the Truth of God's Word -Specifically our identity...
You Can Overcome That Struggle By Knowing This
You can overcome that STRUGGLE by Knowing This: I was honored to travel to the country of Sudan in 2000. As a matter of fact, Osama Bin Laden was in Sudan at the same time. It was my first experience in Sudan and the poverty was unbelievable. As Christians, we once...
Your Question: Why is it so difficult to let go?
The Truth; The Answer that Works! Letting go is a struggle for everyone. It depends upon what or whom we are attempting to let go. Consider the following principles to enable the process of letting go to begin to happen: Letting Go --Edited by: Dr. Rickey A. Nation,...
Love Always Wins?
Does love always win? That question has been asked by many people who have experienced a lot of pain in relationships. Ask the wife who has just received news that her husband has been unfaithful to her. Ask the abused child what kind of love they received from a...