I haven't given you a spirit of fear - that's not from Me. What I've given you is power to face anything, love that casts out fear, and a sound mind that can think clearly even in chaos. When fear tries to convince you otherwise, remember whose spirit lives in you. You're equipped with eve
This Sunday, many churches observe the Baptism of the Lord, commemorating Jesus's baptism in the Jordan River by John. But why did Jesus need baptism? John's baptism was for repentance, and Jesus had no sin to repent of. When John protested, Jesus insisted: "Let it be so now; it is proper
There is no condemnation for those who are in Me - not a little, not sometimes, not when you mess up. None. Zero. When guilt tries to make you feel condemned, remind it that I already dealt with your sin at the cross. You're not on trial; you're in Christ. That changes everything.
Jesus, I've been approaching this year like a self-improvement project - trying to fix myself, become better, earn your approval through upgraded performance. I've made resolutions like I'm saving myself through discipline. But you didn't come to help me improve myself. You came to give me
January is the month of self-improvement - gym memberships spike, productivity apps sell out, self-help books dominate bestseller lists. We're determined to become better versions of ourselves: fitter, smarter, more organized, more successful. Even Christian culture participates, offering