Category: Topical Study

3 Ways Satan Tries to Tempt Us. They worked on Eve but not on Jesus. What will you do when tempted?
3 Ways Satan Tries to Tempt Us I was recently reading a devotional that hit on a particular point that I hadn’t considered before. The sins of this world can be summed up as three things. The desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and pride of life. Those are the 3 ways […]
Are you dealing with shyness? The fear of man is a trap laid by the devil.
Dealing with Shyness I’ve always been a shy person. It took years for me to get myself out there, and it usually involved going out for drinks to break my shyness. That got old fast and I got to the point where I would go and meet new people without the alcohol. But, now that […]
Are you praying boldly? The Bible tells us to approach the Father with confidence.
Praying Boldly How do You Pray? Are you praying boldly? When you have something going on in your life that is negative, do you ask God to help you “get through it”? Do you ask for “strength to endure”? I’ve done that and still do. I feel, sometimes, that I shouldn’t ask for much because […]
We are warned to stay away from false prophets. According to Jesus, you will know them by their fruits. The same goes for anyone. What fruit are you producing?
You Will Know Them By Their Fruits What Fruit is Being Produced? There are so many people ‘preaching the Word’ today that it can be a little confusing. Some preach nothing but grace, some preach nothing but prosperity, some preach nothing but doom. With so much going on, how can you discern who is truly […]
This world is a scary place. What does God's Word say when we are dealing with heartbreak?
Dealing With Heartbreak What is happening to us? Right now, I’m dealing with heartbreak and I’m struggling with it. It was nothing recently done to me. It’s my own heart due to the world around me. As I prayed last night, I started thinking about times when I’ve chosen not to show love. I started […]
What type of fasting is right for you? This is post is meant to encourage you. Not everyone fasts from food.
What Type of Fasting Right for You? Is fasting right for you? Should you fast from food and drink? What type of fasting is right for you? What is Fasting? Fasting is primarily a movement of willing abstinence or reduction from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time. An absolute […]
Are you too busy for God? Let's focus on praying more and running around less.
Too Busy For God? Busy Lives I wake up in the morning and read my devotional on my phone. Then, I wake up my daughter and get washed up. I wake my daughter up, again, and get dressed. Before I head downstairs, I wake my daughter up one more time and go down to have […]
What does the Bible say about gossip?
What is Gossip? Do you engage in the office gossip? Ever been the victim of it? It sucks to be on either side of this equation, doesn’t it? It’s also quite easy to get sucked into it. What is gossip? Gossip is described as a casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically […]
Should we raise our hands to worship?
  Should We Raise Our Hands When We Worship? I don’t know about you, but raising my hands in church has always been a struggle for me. Last Sunday, we were singing and part of me really wanted to just raise my hands, shut my eyes, and sing loudly. But, I stopped myself I looked […]
God says that we should stay away from psychics, mediums, and fortune tellers.
I did a video on this awhile back. I’m turning it into a blog post because I get a monthly email about a ‘ladies day’ that promises mimosas and psychic readings. I used to be really into those types of things. I felt that being followed around by a ‘ghost’ was a good thing and […]