One evening, my daughter and I reviewed a lesson handout from one of her children’s church classes. Two of the questions were, “What are some things Christians should do that might be embarrassing?” and “How can God help us not to be ashamed of serving Him?” Sadly, we may find things in our walk with … Continue reading Despise the Shame
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Worship 101
“You’ve never worshipped the Lord until you forget about yourself. That’s worship 101. If you know how to do that, you don’t need to go to worship school. Just forget about yourself.” This message was part of a prophecy given to me by one of Shekinah Glory’s members (This is a music and teaching ministry). … Continue reading Worship 101
Ambassadors on Assignment
As Christians, a beautiful part of our redemption is that God adopted us into His family. We are His children and citizens of Heaven. Through that adoption, He has made us heirs to His Kingdom. Our transfer from the kingdom of darkness to the Kingdom of Light was a supernatural event that could only be … Continue reading Ambassadors on Assignment
No Competition
Competition is a big part of our culture. From business buildings to sports stadiums, people are constantly competing to see who is best. As Christians, however, God has not called us to compete. He encourages us to support and cheer each other on in our life’s calling, even if others may seem to be better … Continue reading No Competition
Unchanging
Most of us enjoy change—especially when it’s an improvement from what we had before. A new wardrobe, car, job, or hobby are welcome changes when it’s something we had always dreamed of doing or having. They are often blessings from God and answers to our prayers. Unfortunately, some people try to change things about their … Continue reading Unchanging
The Beauty of True Worship
Worship is a vital part of every Christian’s life. We are called to honor God in every part of our lives, including in those moments when our attention is on Him—privately and corporately. We may love those moments of being close to our Creator, but do we really understand what true worship is? Biblical worship … Continue reading The Beauty of True Worship
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