Accessing the Grace to Forgive 4/3/18 Christian Living True forgiveness is not a work of human emotion; it is a work of God in man that wars against, and overcomes, our own emotions. How to Overcome Disappointment by Adam Wittenberg We all face disappointments from different things, but how can we overcome them and keep our hearts set on the Lord? These four steps can help. Imparting a Legacy of Prayer to Our Children by Patricia Bootsma As Jesus taught and modeled to His disciples a lifestyle of prayer, so must we as parents teach and model to our main disciples—our children—a life of prayer. A Time of Breakthrough for Women of God by Fia Curley As women secure in covenant relationship with God and filled by His Spirit, we can have unwavering confidence in the power of God to bring about His promises for our lives. Unwavering: Standing Steady Together by Diane Bickle There will be many moments in life that test us and tempt us to waver from our commitments, but when we rely on the strong love of God we are strengthened to remain unwavering. Bringing Hope to the Inner City by Adam Wittenberg Here, you get to see your prayers happen. You see people set free from addiction. From Persecution to Redemption by Fia Curley The Lord sees every moment, even the ones in which His children endure sins perpetrated against them. He pays close attention and was prepared for these moments even before they took place. Whatsoever Things Are Lovely by Selenia Vera We must be quick to replace every vain fleeting, racing thought. We mustn’t be paralyzed, doing nothing to silence them. Ministering in the Power of the Holy Spirit by Adam Wittenberg The Holy Spirit’s role is to lead us to Jesus, comfort us, and conform us to His image—which includes being filled with His power. The Gospel Witness in the Midst of Racial Conflict by Stuart Greaves What we need in this hour is a narrative that transcends the left and the right, and that is the gospel of Jesus Christ. A Beautiful Waste by Sara Hagerty Every ordinary minute of my day was slowly becoming an opportunity to encounter God’s unwavering gaze, this tenderness I’d not known so intimately before, when I was highly productive. Stirring the Fire of First Love by Dana Candler We were never fashioned to live without a heart alive in passion for Jesus, and He desires to give us every grace to walk in that passion again. Our Balm for the Sting of Rejection by Fia Curley Although rejection is a common occurrence in this life, we have a cure for its painful sting in the One who has drawn us into covenant. He sees all, knows all. Featured Post Seven Tips for Leading Worship Without a Band by Justin Rizzo No matter how large or small the venue in which you’re leading, it is an honorable thing to stand before God and help usher people into His presence. Igniting Spirit-Led Worship and Prayer by Fia Curley Before Jesus returns the Spirit is cultivating maturity in the church through ongoing adoration of our King through night-and-day prayer and worship. Calling Forth the Modern-Day Deborah by Linda Fields As a believing woman in leadership, I want to apologize to women who didn’t see a compelling picture from mothers in the faith of the ecstasy and extreme fulfillment of being a confident woman in God. The Power of God’s Emotions by Adam Wittenberg The Bible is not a textbook or list of rules, but a passionate love story of a God who is pursuing His children. Ask Mike Bickle: The Forerunner Message and the Beauty of God by Jono Hall These three facets of Jesus as Bridegroom, King, and Judge sum up His Beauty. What Do We Do When Loving God Conflicts with Loving Our Neighbor? by Dr. Michael L. Brown It is only by loving and honoring God that we can truly love our neighbor, and no matter how difficult the pill might be to swallow, we must not dilute or twist a single word that He has spoken. Don’t Wait to Pour Out Your Prayers by Dana Candler We can’t wait to pray filtered words with right emotions. The key is not in the polishing but in the pouring. Where Your Warfare Is, There Will Be Your Inheritance by Corey Russell As I made the daily decision to come out of the chaos and confusion of what was surrounding us, lock eyes with Father, and cling to His affection and dream for our lives, we were strengthened to survive another day. The Journey of Fully Alive by Jono Hall There is a battle for truth in how we trust and relate to God. It is our desire that song would be a tool to advance the truth. Featured Post Our Top Ten Blogs from 2017 by Adam Wittenberg The Top 10 Most Popular Blogs of 2017 will inspire and help us start off the new year fresh. Living with Vision by Fia Curley That vision we have for the decades to come—who we're meant to be—will aid us when we stand before the Lord and give an account for how we used all that He blessed us with for His glory.