Posts with the tag “spirit”

"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." - 2 Timothy 1:7 Have you ever held back from stepping into something because of fear? Maybe you were afraid of failing, disappointing others, or not living up to expectations. Instead of taking the chance, you played it safe. You recommended someone else, procrastinated, or talked yourself out of it. Not because you did...  Read More

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - Philippians 4:6  When our lives are often hectic, it's easy to overlook the many blessings that surround us. However, cultivating a heart of intentional gratitude opens our eyes to the abundance of God's goodness. Philippians 4:6 encourages us not only to present o...  Read More

“Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!” - Matthew 26:41  Are you struggling with sin? Is there a sin in your life that no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to overcome it? We have spent a lot of time discussing obedience recently. You might have followed along with us and thought something like this:  “Pastor, I...  Read More

“He said to him, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and most important command. The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself’” (Matthew 22:37-39).Has anyone ever told you that you look like your mom or your dad? Maybe you have their eyes, you have their smile, or you walk like they do. Even if you’ve never met your...  Read More