In the Bible, we often hear God described as a “shield.” For example, “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks…
No More Manipulation & Control
It’s been said that manipulating and controlling other people is essentially witchcraft against the person under the control. It’s also been said that manipulation and control is nothing short of cursing the recipient. I know from experience that Christians can…
Shame vs. Identity
Shame and knowing who you are in Christ are complete opposites. And yet somehow, many Christians walk in both simultaneously – or try to. Often, the shame comes out while knowing their identity in Christ slips to the sidelines. Shame…
12 Bible Verses for Cyclists & Mountain Bikers!
The Bible doesn’t specifically mention bicycles, but it does offer verses that mention bicycle parts or are an encouragement to the cyclists and bikers. Enjoy! None shall be weary nor stumble among them; none shall slumber nor sleep; neither shall…
Be Careful What Sins You Tolerate!
Have you ever noticed that when you’re around someone you start to act like them? It’s an age-old occurrence, documented in the Bible (Proverbs 13:20, 12:26, 22:24-25, 1 Corinthians 15:33), etc.). Plenty of cultures and wise people have also noted…
The Fear of the Lord and the Trust of the Lord
Last week, I was talking with God about the fear of the Lord. It’s an oft-mentioned idea in the Bible and especially in Psalms and Proverbs. I was already familiar with the idea that the fear of the Lord is…
Walking with the Spirit
Life in Christ can be exciting. Jesus said, “You don’t know where [the wind] is coming from and where it is going; so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit” (John 3:8). When you’re born of the…
10 Exercises for Growing in Hearing God’s Voice
Last week, I shared seven ways to begin to hear God’s voice. This week, I’d like to share 10 exercises you can use to grow in hearing God’s voice. Many of us have heard God’s voice in the past, but…
7 Exercises for Beginning to Hear God’s Voice
Many articles about hearing God’s voice start by trying to convince you that you can, indeed, hear God’s voice. I’m not going to try and convince you. If you need a verse, here’s a few: “My sheep hear my voice,…
No Room for Faking It
I lead worship from time to time, especially within my family’s church. It’s a lot of fun – I get to play piano, sing, and worship Jesus, which are three of my favorite things to do (along with seeing beautiful…