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The gospel of Jesus Christ is a gospel not only of grace but power.

In Isaiah 61, the prophet declared that when Messiah came he would heal the broken hearted and set captives free. Jesus himself said that he was the fulfillment of that promise. Too many believers have yet to discover the truly transforming power of Jesus Christ in their own lives and continue to struggle with sin and a broken past. This blog is dedicated to helping believers find the healing and freedom Jesus promised and paid for so that they might fully live out the destiny God has given to them.

Brace for Rejection

None of us enjoy rejection in all of its forms. We are made to want to be loved and affirmed. That only exists perfectly in heaven. In this world, we will face rejection. In the gospel of John, Jesus made it clear that if the world hated the master, it would certainly hate the servant. If the world hated the Messiah, it would certainly hate his followers. Jesus said, “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love

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A Face in the Crowd

Have you ever felt like just a face in the crowd when it comes to your relationship with Jesus? I know the Bible answer is that Jesus knows me intimately and is always aware of my wants and needs. But I asked if you ever just feel like a face in the crowd. That may be especially true for those of us who grew up feeling as if they really didn’t matter. Perhaps, your needs weren’t met at home. You probably had food, clothing and shelter but, perhaps, your needs beyond that

Oct 274 min read

Time for Deliverance?

Not every problem has a demonic root. Life on a fallen planet brings its own challenges. Our bad choices can carry negative consequences that occur naturally. Hurting people hurt people. There is plenty of pain and problems to go around without demonic intrusion. However, there is also a significant amount of demonic activity in the world and it seems to be increasing as the end of the end times approaches. So, there may be a time when it is appropriate to consider deliv

Oct 225 min read

Your Destiny 2

Last week we talked about our destiny in Christ and examined the scriptures that declare God was involved in our formation and our design at conception, because he had already written our destiny before we were ever born. By personal experience and the experience of many others I have known, your life is much more fruitful, purposeful, and fulfilling when you are walking in your destiny or your “calling.” Your destiny is the opportunities for you to serve and bear fruit that

Oct 146 min read

Destiny

I had been a follower of Jesus for over twenty-five years the first time I heard the phrase, “Your destiny in Christ.” I still remember how that phrase grabbed my attention, but I wasn’t totally sure what it meant. As I considered the phrase, I was surprised to discover how much God’s Word had to say about it. When we talk about our “destiny in Christ”, we discover that God has destined us to live in a certain way, a certain place, and a certain time in order to fulfill pre

Oct 75 min read

To Halloween or Not to Halloween

Well…Halloween is just a few weeks away. Neighborhood decorations are popping up everywhere…giant skeletons, headstones, blowup ghouls, and, of course, spider webs and pillow cases (ghosts) hanging in trees. So, in the spirit of the season, let’s talk briefly about demons and the spiritual realm. In case you are uncertain about the reality of demons, scripture is very clear about their existence and activity. In the Old Testament, we are told that every false god represent

Sep 304 min read

Woe to Those...

The prophet Isaiah represented the Lord at a time when Israel had wandered far from their God. They continued their religious practices and gave lip service to Jehovah, but their hearts were far from him. While they offered up morning sacrifices at the temple, kept their Sabbaths, and celebrated the festivals, they rejected God’s righteousness, justice and mercy. After leaving the temple they would go to their high places to worship pagan gods (demons) and treat others with

Sep 234 min read

Rejection: Satan's Strategy - Part 2

Last week we discussed Satan’s strategy of rejection when trying to keep men and women from responding to the gospel. Satan does not give up on this strategy, however, even after someone has responded to the gospel and become a follower of Jesus. His strategy of rejection morphs just a little to become a campaign to convince the believer that, although saved, they are still displeasing and unusable to their Father. Over the years I have met countless believers who felt di

Sep 157 min read

The Rejection Strategy

One of Satan’s premier strategies has always been to make us feel as if we are disqualified from God’s love and blessings. I have heard it said on more than one occasion that the first demon to ever afflict a person is always a spirit of rejection. Once Satan convinces us that we are universally unacceptable or that no one would love us if they really knew us, he has us at a great disadvantage. To overcome our anticipation of rejection we may resort to all kinds of defense

Sep 86 min read

Grading on the Curve

The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed than we ever dared believe, yet more loved and accepted than we ever dared hope. — Tim Keller For many of us, the problem is acknowledging how sinful and flawed we are because we still have a belief stowed away in a small corner of our minds that we must be good enough to somehow merit salvation. Therefore, we try to convince ourselves and God that we are good enough because we are better than most. Sometimes we attempt to

Sep 25 min read

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