Commitment

Article: Am I Enough?

Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/mjamesno Am I enough? When you consider the grandeur, majesty, grace, and love of God, this question should rest upon your thoughts and heart. When you think about the many things that stand in the way of you and the Lord, is He enough? In the midst of temptation, is He enough? Is He worth more than money and status? Is the Lord enough for you to turn from sin and live for Him. That's it. It's just that simple. Am I enough?

Article: Answering Temptation

Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/atroszko As long as we are on this earth, there is one sure guarantee: you will experience temptation. (Being tempted does not mean you that sin; it is the acceptance of the temptation that gives birth to it.) Regardless of the area, issue, or subject, Satan and our flesh will proposition us with temptation. We have been victims of temptation, but we don't have to give in! Often when we are presented with temptation, we mull over the prospect of committing the act. Thinking about temptation and the 'acts' that ensue only gives the temptation more strength, leaving...

Article: It Does Not Mean They Like You

Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/apletfx In church leadership, pastors, ministers, musicians, and others that come before the church are often respected, appreciated, and supported. Their presence, anointing from God, and character/charisma can be an awe-inspiring representation of the things many hope to see in themselves and especially others (i.e. spouse). However, what begins as appreciation and thankfulness from afar can become much more within - and this is from the leader. If the leader is not careful, they can misinterpret the person's true intent and believe the person(s) have a hidden agenda to...

Article: The Discipline of Self

Photo courtesy of CreationSwap/paulcarlson 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (KJV) - Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. Many of us do not overcome in certain...