Three Pillars of Living Faith

James gives us a challenge. “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds?” (James 2:14, NIV) James is addressing the gap between what we say we believe and how we actually live. He concludes this challenge with a statement, “faith without deeds is dead” (James … Read more

Find Your Strength in the Word

“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.” (Romans 15:4, NIV) The Wisdom Written Just for You Paul’s words teach how to endure and fill your heart with unshakable hope. When your … Read more

Break Free from Environmental Limitations

Philip finds Nathanael, excitedly proclaiming they have found the Messiah in Jesus of Nazareth.  Nathanael’s skeptically responds “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” (John 1:46, NIV). These words speak to the preconception of one’s environment dictating possibilities. Recognize Your Environmental Limitations Nathanael’s doubt stemmed from a geographical bias – Nazareth was an insignificant town, … Read more