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Jun 21, 2022
Healing the Hurt
There’s a difference between OBJECTIVE hurt and SUBJECTIVE hurt. When Paul was stoned at Lystra and drug outside of the city and left...
Jun 7, 2022
Three Things To Do When You're Depressed
First, Physical Considerations. What’s your exercise routine like? Exercise is the most underrated anti-depressant out there. Find a...
May 17, 2022
When You Feel Like Running
"The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe." (Proverbs 18:10) We’ve heard of runaway brides, and...
May 10, 2022
The Rottenness of the Bones
Jealousy is often called “the green-eyed monster.” Also known as envy, jealousy has ruined relationships of every type. One young man is...
Apr 5, 2022
What Are You Looking At?
Proverbs 4:20-27, “My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the...
Mar 15, 2022
The Sound of Temptation
In this article we will primarily consider the content of James 1:13-27 but, by way of introduction, notice verse 19. “Wherefore, my...
Dec 28, 2021
When God Says No
The Bible explains that God will answer our prayers. Famously, in Jeremiah 33:3 the Lord says, “Call unto me and I will answer thee…”...
Nov 30, 2021
I'm Offended
As a teenager in church, I watched as my pastor preached and a man and his wife were so offended by the Pastor’s message that they got up...
Oct 19, 2021
Tips for Overcoming Sadness
#1 Get to a place that reminds you of God's creation. Maybe for you it's being by the crisp ocean water, or maybe it's being in a...
Aug 29, 2021
Giving Place to the Devil
Ephesians 4 is an immensely practical passage of Scripture for the Christian. Specifically, consider God’s warning in verse 27 to...
Mar 5, 2021
I'm Offended!
As a teenager in church, I watched as my pastor preached and a man and his wife were so offended by the pastor’s message, that they got...
Jun 11, 2020
Feeling Ugly?
The Bible reminds us that you are "fearfully and wonderfully made." You are God’s creation and “marvelous are His works.” You bear the...
Jun 2, 2020
Trials: Not "If" But "When"
James 1:2-12 reminds us that facing trials is not a matter of "if" but it's a matter of "when." Specifically James 1:2 says, "...when ye...
Jun 1, 2020
Handling Halftime Heartache
In the Old Testament, Nehemiah is a great example of the famous quote “pray like everything depends on God, but also work like everything...
May 27, 2020
Dealing with Critics
By Pastor James C. Johnson Learning how to deal with criticism is a major part of life for every person. The 26th President of the United...
May 22, 2020
Muhammad Ali's Strength
Some people feel strong or independent because of their personal resources. Things such as financial security, connections to influential...
May 18, 2020
Who Influences You?
Who do you let influence you? Proverbs 1:10 says “if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.” Those who promote evil are vying for your...
May 13, 2020
When God Says "No"
God answers our prayers one of three ways: “yes,” “wait,” or “no.” When God says “yes,” we rejoice! When God says “wait,” we learn...
May 11, 2020
The Key to Avoiding Anxiety
Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety? Proverbs 23:7 says “for as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.“ Notice the three...
May 5, 2020
The Real Enemy
Battles are easily lost when we fail to identify the real enemy. The apostle Peter makes it clear in 1 Peter 5:8 when he writes, “your...