Heartbeat

Perhaps past experiences have jaded us to only expect the worst. But, that’s not true! And, it’s a lie from the enemy. God said, For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to h…

Friends, even on our darkest days, there is beauty, nothing is wasted. Think about the verses in Matthew 6:25-34. Why do we worry about our every day life? 

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Most of us, generally believe we’re on the right path in life. We make our own decisions and know where we’re going. All seems well until the road twists and turns with anxiety, fear and worry. How d…

I like to think of myself as a work in progress, this helps me to have grace with myself but to also be faithful in surrendering daily to God and His plans for my life. I believe, each day God is hel…

Our friends and community become life-shapers to us. So, who, in your life are helping to shape you and push you to be the best that you can be?

Not everyone in your life will be your coach, advocate…

Think about the last time you went shopping for clothes. What would you do if the sweater you were trying on didn’t fit? Would you force it on or look for one in the correct size?

Sometimes we do thi…

In the Bible, when the woman with the issue of blood touched the hem of the Savior’s garment, Jesus already knew that she was going to touch Him. He already knew she was in the crowd. After all, He i…

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We have some exciting news to share! Beginning this September we’re joining Salem Media Group’s Christian podcast network, LifeAudio.

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Consider how you introduce yourself to someone new. You might say something like, “Hi, I’m Janine and I’m a school principal.” Or, “Hi, I’m Jake and I’m an engineer”.

In these examples, we say our na…

In Genesis 1, verse 28, we read “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the ea…

A boy was told by his father not to play with his watch while he was away. However, not long after he left, the boy decided to just have a look. He put it on just like he always saw his dad and began…

Nehemiah chapter 8 verse 10 says: “The joy of the Lord is my strength.”

Are you choosing to rely on God daily or are you depending on someone or something else? Trust me, that cup of coffee you’re dr…

Author C.S. Lewis said that if our charities don’t pinch or hamper us, then they are too small. People today are generally civic minded. They desire to help others and give back to their communities.…

For the average car owner, what do you do when something goes wrong with it? If the engine starts making a terrible sound, do you look for a schematic diagram of your car, or do you take it someone w…

I have always been fascinated by the process of metamorphosis. How there can be such a profound change in form from one stage to the next in the life history of an organism. Think, for example, of an…

A while back, I had posted a quote by a pastor I admire, hoping to instill some peace in someone who really needed to hear these words. But, without fail, an anonymous person commented something so h…

Life doesn’t always work the way we think it should. High expectations slam against unwelcome surprises. At those times it’s hard to feel the presence of God.

If He is everywhere and loves us like he…

Questioning your faith or having doubts doesn’t mean your faith isn’t real- or that you’re a fake Christian. Having questions is perfectly normal, and healthy.

People who don’t take the time to ask h…

A lot of us avoid reading the Old Testament because we find the God depicted there scary and remote. We look for ways to make Him more tolerant, less stern.

            But the truth is that God has …

There are several research articles on the “Mystery of intuitive decision making”. In fact, some define intuition as “Knowing without knowing”.

As a believer, how many times have you been at a crossr…