"For the righteous falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked stumble in times of calamity." - Proverbs 24:16There is a battle we all face, and sometimes it is not just the storm in front of us but the shame that follows behind. Yesterday, we talked about having that buffalo mentality, charging into the storm, facing it head-on, knowing that running through it is the fastest way to get to t...  Read More

"The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble." - Psalm 9:9Have you noticed that some storms in your life seem to keep circling back? The same struggles, the same battles, the same frustrations. It is like you can never fully outrun them, no matter how hard you try. There is a reason for that.In the same pasture, cows and buffalo live side by side, but when a storm ...  Read More

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9There is real freedom in realizing that every fight you face is not yours to carry alone. We live in a world that tells us to push harder, fight harder, and figure it all out. But God’s Word offers a different perspective. When Joshua st...  Read More

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9Courage is not about feeling fearless. It is about moving forward even when fear is gripping your heart. As John Wayne said, "Courage is being afraid but saddling up anyways." The truth is, every one of us will face things that feel bigg...  Read More

"Then Jesus said to him, 'Be gone, Satan! For it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.'" – Matthew 4:10The third temptation wasn’t just a test. It was an all-out attempt by the devil to get Jesus to betray His purpose. This time, the devil pulled out all the stops. He took Jesus to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their g...  Read More

"Jesus said to him, 'Again it is written, You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.'" – Matthew 4:7The second temptation Jesus faced in the wilderness was all about manipulation. The devil took Him to the holy city, set Him on the highest point of the temple, and said, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and ‘On th...  Read More