To experience God’s best, it’s important not to live in deception. This especially applies to us because believing the wrong thing causes us to deceive ourselves. Operating too long in deception can harden our hearts and lead us to believe a lie. We’re all susceptible to this; God therefore wants to work with us to help us stop fooling ourselves. Studying God’s Word concerning this keeps us from falling into this trap.
For parents and caregivers who feel overwhelmed, unsure, or convinced they aren’t enough for the task in front of them, there’s hope. Parenting is stretching, unpredictable, and often humbling, especially when there’s no clear manual to follow. However, God’s grace is available for every parenting season. Instead of demanding perfection, or disqualifying us, it actually creates space for God’s help. We can be encouraged that parenting is a grace-filled journey rather than a performance-based assignment.
For parents and caregivers who feel overwhelmed, unsure, or convinced they aren’t enough for the task in front of them, there’s hope. Parenting is stretching, unpredictable, and often humbling, especially when there’s no clear manual to follow. However, God’s grace is available for every parenting season. Instead of demanding perfection, or disqualifying us, it actually creates space for God’s help. We can be encouraged that parenting is a grace-filled journey rather than a performance-based assignment.
True prosperity is defined not by money or possessions but by wholeness, which includes having peace, joy, health, purpose, and an intimate relationship with God. Under grace, prosperity flows from our identity in Christ, not from performance or religious obligation. Joseph was called prosperous not because of his status or wealth, but because of God's presence with him; today, we have God in us.
True prosperity is defined not by money or possessions but by wholeness, which includes having peace, joy, health, purpose, and an intimate relationship with God. Under grace, prosperity flows from our identity in Christ, not from performance or religious obligation. Joseph was called prosperous not because of his status or wealth, but because of God's presence with him; today, we have God in us.
True prosperity is defined not by money or possessions but by wholeness, which includes having peace, joy, health, purpose, and an intimate relationship with God. Under grace, prosperity flows from our identity in Christ, not from performance or religious obligation. Joseph was called prosperous not because of his status or wealth, but because of God's presence with him; today, we have God in us. Giving is no longer transactional but an expression of love and alignment with Jesus’ finished works.
Successful Christians who win in life are the ones who have learned to walk by faith in God’s grace in the middle of painful, uncomfortable circumstances. God uses the trouble and persecution we go through to mature and grow us. Trusting Him in bad situations allows Him to strengthen us and teach us wisdom as we gradually transform into the image of Jesus Christ. Our trust in Jesus should be independent of our emotions; we walk by faith, not by feelings.
Successful Christians who win in life are the ones who have learned to walk by faith in God’s grace in the middle of painful, uncomfortable circumstances. God uses the trouble and persecution we go through to mature and grow us. Trusting Him in bad situations allows Him to strengthen us and teach us wisdom as we gradually transform into the image of Jesus Christ. Our trust in Jesus should be independent of our emotions; we walk by faith, not by feelings.
Successful Christians who win in life are the ones who have learned to walk by faith in God’s grace in the middle of painful, uncomfortable circumstances. God uses the trouble and persecution we go through to mature and grow us. Trusting Him in bad situations allows Him to strengthen us and teach us wisdom as we gradually transform into the image of Jesus Christ. Our trust in Jesus should be independent of our emotions; we walk by faith, not by feelings.
The world completely misses the concept of what it means to prosper from a biblical perspective. Unlike what we have become accustomed to, prosperity isn’t defined by material wealth or external success but by a relationship with God and the wholeness that comes from it. Prosperity is a finished work through Jesus Christ, and believers are already blessed with all spiritual blessings. We don’t have to strive for it but simply receive it as a gift.
The world completely misses the concept of what it means to prosper from a biblical perspective. Unlike what we have become accustomed to, prosperity isn’t defined by material wealth or external success but by a relationship with God and the wholeness that comes from it. Prosperity is a finished work through Jesus Christ, and believers are already blessed with all spiritual blessings. We don’t have to strive for it but simply receive it as a gift.
The world completely misses the concept of what it means to prosper from a biblical perspective. Unlike what we have become accustomed to, prosperity isn’t defined by material wealth or external success but by a relationship with God and the wholeness that comes from it. Prosperity is a finished work through Jesus Christ, and believers are already blessed with all spiritual blessings. We don’t have to strive for it but simply receive it as a gift.
True prosperity isn’t defined by material wealth but by a relational connection with God. This contrasts with transactional relationships—based on performance and reward—with relational relationships rooted in trust, love, and understanding of God's character. Prosperity is wholeness, encompassing peace, purpose, identity, health, finances, and relationships. We’re warned against being driven by mammon, which is the spirit behind money, and encouraged to build boundaries that protect our peace.
God has great plans for our lives, but those plans are blocked when we deceive ourselves. Deceiving ourselves makes us spiritually blind to the truth of a situation; this is something God wants to deliver us from. What was true under the law may no longer be true under grace; we fool ourselves when we think we must live by an outdated covenant. The lies we believe about ourselves neutralize us.
True prosperity isn’t defined by material wealth but by a relational connection with God. This contrasts with transactional relationships—based on performance and reward—with relational relationships rooted in trust, love, and understanding of God's character. Prosperity is wholeness, encompassing peace, purpose, identity, health, finances, and relationships. We’re warned against being driven by mammon, which is the spirit behind money, and encouraged to build boundaries that protect our peace.