Out of all the peoples on the face of the earth, the LORD has chosen you to be his treasured possession. Deuteronomy 14:2 As a teen, I remember frequently walking the halls of high school with my eyes glued to the floor. I guess I felt that if I didn’t make eye contact I could […]
"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name." Psalm 100:4 Many of us will join with family or friends tomorrow to celebrate a day of Thanksgiving. We will gather around beautifully set tables filled with tantalizing dishes that entice our stomachs and enthrall our senses, […]
We're offering tools for teachers and small group leaders who would like to use Tested by Fire in a classroom or small group setting. Enhance individual study lessons by sharing your insights! Resources Include: Introductory session notes to establish your purpose in doing the study and get you started Guided questions pertaining to each […]
“Give ear and come to me; hear me, that your soul may live.” Isaiah 55:3 Self-doubt and insecurity have plagued me for as long as I can remember. From the time I was a small child vying for attention within the bounds of my own family, I would hear in my head the whisper that […]
I have spent much of my life in pursuit. As a little child, I sought to please in pursuit of praise. As a teen, I tried to conform in pursuit of acceptance. As an adult, I vainly strove for perfection in an attempt to earn both, not realizing that what I was truly after […]
