Resurrection life means that we are coming out of whatever we are in. Whatever “tomb” we are in, resurrection life gives us the power to come out of it. The tomb can mean a lot of things, whether it is a chronic illness, an emotional prison, or a stronghold of our...

Many people remain spiritually dead even though their bodies are still alive. Until a person connects with God by making Jesus the Lord of his life — that person is just a walking dead man. The most powerful force on the earth, and indeed in the universe, is...

When God said, “As for Me…,” He clearly stated His own position and settled what He would do and with whom He would do it. When God reveals His way of thinking about a matter, it becomes clear what our response should be: “As for me, I receive it!” God spoke these...

In Revelation 3:17, Jesus said to the church of Laodicea: “Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’ — and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked” (NKJV). The local body of believers in Laodicea had...

In Revelation 3:15-16, Jesus said, “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth” (NKJV).The church of Laodicea had been...

The finished work of Jesus has completely resolved the sin problem. When we come to Christ, we are no longer separated from God; now we are indwelt by Him. When we step out of sin and the sinner’s way of thinking, we step into God’s blessing. Colossians 2:9-10...

A nagging question lingers in the minds of many Christians: Am I doing enough right things for God to experience His blessings and to have Him get personally involved in my life? We often feel more like wishful thinkers than confident followers when it comes to...

Whenever we fail or stumble in our walk with God, Jesus doesn’t quit loving us or believing in us. He knows that His love has the power to overcome everything we are struggling with.The Old Testament is filled with examples of God continuing to show His love and...

Confidence in any relationship grows when people are able to trust each other and realize that each one has the other’s best interests at heart. In the same way, confident Christians must learn to trust that God loves them. One of the most self-defeating beliefs...

Jesus is the revelation of God’s divine, limitless love. Living by faith becomes a powerful reality in our lives only when we learn that God’s love and blessing are unconditional.Once we repent of our sins, God no longer remembers them. I, even I, am He who blots...

When Adam sinned, the ruler of sin and death was authorized to bring his evil power into the earth for the first time. Adam’s authority and influence to dominate and multiply on the earth according to God’s instructions was now subjected to Satan: the one Adam had...

The stain of sin has given birth to every major religion in the history of the world. The deep yearning to be accepted by God is a core desire shared by every person born on this earth. In countless ways, people have worked to feel that they are in some way worthy...