If you've grown dull in your approach to the Almighty, today you can begin cultivating a fresh hunger for Him! Continue Reading …
Resources by Topic: Sin & Repentance
Is there room in our very-serious-about-the-sinfulness-of-sin theology to say that sometimes the Lord woos us into obedience through kisses rather than slaps? Continue Reading …
Head out on an idol hunt with these three questions. Continue Reading …
Staying disconnected has the power to do much more than simply make us feel lonely. It may just be what the enemy uses to prey upon you and bring you down. Continue Reading …
It troubles God when we wear masks that attempt to keep Him—and others—from looking into our hearts. Continue Reading …
Harmless comments, right? After all, don’t two girlfriends deserve the right to vent? I no longer think so . . . Continue Reading …
How many things would change in our lives if we truly believed God is present with us everywhere, at all times, even in the dark or when no one sees? Continue Reading …
It's hard to live where we live and watch what we watch and listen to what we listen to and not covet. We are bombarded with enticements to covet. Continue Reading …
Pride may be the greatest threat to our spiritual vitality, yet it's easy to ignore because it lives in the unseen realm of the heart. Continue Reading …
I would hate for you to see a video of my worst moments. But every now and then God graciously rips the covers off our hidden sin and exposes it for all to see. Continue Reading …
Jesus is able to help you and me—right now—if we will just cry out to and depend on Him in our temptations. Remember, He’s been there! Continue Reading …
When we come upon sin—whether we know what's coming or not—we have to be prepared. We can't pitch a tent nearby to check it out or find an "acceptable" way in. Continue Reading …
I am not unlike my mother, Eve. I don't go a day, sometimes even an hour, without hearing the faint whisper of the serpent in my ear, "Did God actually say?" Continue Reading …
As I reacted to some jazz music on a television program recently the Spirit of God suddenly convicted me on some spiritual dissonance in my life. Continue Reading …
It started with a phone call. I sat down on my bed, prepared for a typical midday chat with my husband. I couldn't have been more wrong. Continue Reading …
Do you find it hard to dig up and remove those deeply rooted sins from your life? Hear some practical ways you can go on a search mission to battle sin. Continue Reading …
Jealousy is a green-eyed monster. If it’s hiding in the closet of your heart, it’s time to do some housecleaning. Continue Reading …
Sin is still seductive. The stakes are still high. The consequences are still devastating. The choice is yours. Will you listen to God’s voice? Continue Reading …
Invariably, one woman always waits to talk to me at an event until the bitter end, because she wants to confess something that makes her feel doubly shameful. Continue Reading …
Short of moving to a planet with no kitties, people, or other irritations, what’s to be done about this anger spewing out of us? Continue Reading …
We hate, yet we call it dislike. We are rude, yet we call it having a bad day. We are brazen and full of pride, yet we call it assertiveness. Continue Reading …
You know these are good things and yet, somewhere deep down you feel something other than excitement, joy. You feel something a lot like envy. Continue Reading …
Do you know someone who struggles with cutting? Self-harm is a common problem—a silent oppression—that quietly invades the church. Continue Reading …
I was deep in thought when I bumped into the cardboard display and looked up to see in bold font: "Sinful Colors!" Continue Reading …
The greatest danger of your spiritual life—and something practical you can do about it. Continue Reading …
There is absolute white. There is absolute black. But there is no such thing as absolute grey. The color grey has an infinite number of shades. Not just FIFTY. Continue Reading …
Are you held in bondage by sin? Does freedom feel like an empty word? The pathway of freedom starts with at least three steps toward the truth. Continue Reading …
Do you tend to respond to godly correction with humility or with anger? Here are some ways to avoid the deadly trap of self-justification. Continue Reading …
If we're truly "power houses," why does it seem like most of the time . . . the "electricity's" gone out? How do you explain this lack of power? Continue Reading …
How a tissue taught me about repentance and made me more thankful for Christ. Continue Reading …
She caught my eye with her silver hair and a sweet face that made you sure she was someone’s “nana.” When I first saw her she was laying on the altar sobbing. Continue Reading …
I was leading a high school Bible study, and several students one night pressed me for an answer to why . . . why was the pull of sin so strong, so powerful? Continue Reading …
Anyone can tell you have an anger problem if you beat your children. It's the subtle sin that's harder to detect. Continue Reading …
Is your sin really hiding in your junk drawer? Continue Reading …
We like to relate with Esther, the praying woman with great courage. But do we ever see ourselves with a heart like Haman's? Continue Reading …
When we choose to sin, it reveals who we are. When we choose what's right, it affects who we become. Continue Reading …
We can call on God any time, any place—even when we’ve been foolish. Continue Reading …
As we wrestle with this unconscionable act of violence, let’s anchor ourselves in the God of justice, the God of compassion, and the God of restoration. Continue Reading …
When I found Adam, he was standing below the tree, back pressed against the trunk, shoulders shaking under the leaves. Continue Reading …
Ten ways—straight from Scripture—to pray for a loved one who’s stuck in sin. Continue Reading …
The moment our salvation becomes ordinary, we open the door for something else to captivate our hearts: apathy toward God and the gospel. Continue Reading …
Knowing God exposes our indwelling depravity. And therefore, knowing God requires repentance. Continue Reading …
True, Christ-centered friendship knows how to wound faithfully. Continue Reading …
Am I without sin? Am I in a position to judge? Perhaps Jesus is asking you to back away and give Him the room. Continue Reading …
We need eyes to see sin as it truly is: death. Continue Reading …
Whenever someone asks me about the True Woman ’18 Conference, I always go back to the empty chairs. Continue Reading …
Where do we attempt to quench our thirst? From leaking cisterns or from the well that never runs dry? Continue Reading …
How are we supposed to feel when other Christians miss God’s mark? How do we deal with that disappointment? Continue Reading …
We are passionate about many things, but how zealous are we for the state of our heart? Continue Reading …
As we lead, may we lead in repentance. Continue Reading …
Change takes more than “I’m sorry.” Continue Reading …
Whatever your circumstances, God is there for you. Continue Reading …
The Role of Repentance in the Life of ...
Before standing to teach other women, you need to let God's Word affect you. Dr. Eric Mason explains the power of repentance in the life of a Bible teacher.
Before standing to teach other women, you need to let God's Word affect you. Dr. Eric Mason explains the power of repentance in the life of a Bible teacher. Continue Reading
Free at Last!
God's Word promises that the truth will set us free. So why do many believers live in perpetual bondage to guilt and shame, especially in relation to their past? Andrea will share from Scripture and out of her personal journey, how the truth really can set us free from every emotional and spiritual chain.
Why do many believers live in perpetual bondage to guilt and shame, especially in relation to their past? The truth really can set us free. Continue Reading
Message 4: The Truth About Sin
Have you ever been tricked or defrauded? Mary Kassian says you have, but there’s a solution.
Have you ever been tricked or defrauded? Mary Kassian says you have, but there’s a solution. Continue Reading
Ditch the Baggage: Marks of Genuine Repentance
Like an overloaded airplane, sin weighs us down and threatens our safety. Mary Kassian shows us that the God-given way to deal with unauthorized “baggage” is through repentance. In this message, she turns to Psalm 51 and shows us three marks of true heart change.
Mary Kassian shows us that the God-given way to deal with unauthorized “baggage” is through repentance. Continue Reading
Different Ways of Deceiving
Flattery and exaggeration don't seem harmful, but God desires truth in our innermost parts. Examine your life and relationships Continue Reading
God's Truth on Your Secret Sexual Sin
It's true that Scripture never mentions masturbation specifically, but it does speak thoroughly and explicitly about sexuality and sinful lust. Continue Reading