by James Bailey | Mar 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
True wisdom comes only from the Lord. A close relative of discernment, wisdom requires us to seek God to gain what we need. This is the key: to find wisdom, we have to be seeking the Lord! We can have all the knowledge in the world, but without Biblical wisdom to...
by James Bailey | Mar 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
In struggles, worries, uncertainty, or whatever rocks our world, we can make the mistake of looking for peace from within our range of capability. If we can control steps along the way or the ultimate outcome, we feel at peace. But when an obstacle comes along that we...
by James Bailey | Mar 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Culture has a way of defining us if we don’t diligently combat the seemingly innocent little things that pull us away from true Christianity. Growing in discernment is both a part of maturing in our walk with Jesus, and navigating life’s complexities. Today we’re...
by James Bailey | Mar 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Pure motives come from having the right focus. When our focus is on the Lord and His holiness, everything else tends to fade into the background. But it doesn’t just happen. We have to regularly and intentionally set aside all that distracts us for the purpose of...
by James Bailey | Mar 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
To learn we must be taught, and to be taught we must be teachable. Think of the child who says “Teach me!”, but then allows distraction to get in the way, or fails to apply and practice the lessons. Does the child learn? No. At least, not consistently and not as...
by James Bailey | Mar 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
One of the greatest ways to express gratitude is through prayer. Maybe it’s gratitude for someone or some situation in our life, or thankfulness to God for some aspect of His goodness. Our hearts are changed when we focus on the countless things we can be thankful...
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