What’s Your Conscience Telling You? Anita had been the advertising sales director for a multimillion dollar media company for several years when her boss informed her the business would be sold to an industry leader within a matter of months. The company wanted to continue bringing in advertising commitments for the upcoming quarters but didn’t…
Authentic Guilt vs False Guilt
Do you ever struggle with beating yourself up? Too many of us do – from the moment we roll out of bed. I remember one morning before I decided to stop beating myself, lying in bed after hitting the snooze button. I had an ambitious morning workout I planned. But I wasn’t ready yet. So,…
Contend for Me
Contend for me, my God and Lord. — Psalm 35:23 God loves it when we fight for Him. But God loves it even more when we let Him fight for us! How do we do that? When we hit our knees, God extends His mighty right hand on our behalf. When we pray, He fights…
A Message Precisely for You
When was the last time you heard God speak to you in your spirit? I believe God desires to communicate with each of us on a daily basis — in fact, as often as we need to hear from Him, which may be several times in a day. He always has a message for…
Jesus In Me Week 3 — Enjoying the Presence of the Holy Spirit
Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. — Hebrews 13:5 Praise God that our sin is forgiven! We’re made right with God through the blood of Jesus, the blood of God’s Lamb! ~ Anne Hey, friends! Welcome to week three of Jesus In Me. How are you doing? Are you enjoying studying…
Jesus In Me Week 1 — Bible Study Workshop Midweek Check-in
Hey, friends! It’s week one! I love launching a new journey into the Word, don’t you? If you’ve been a part of FaithGateway Online Bible Studies before, then we’ve already met and I’m so thankful to have you back with us! In case you’re new to our community, I’m Laurie McClure, your OBS leader and…
You Don’t Need Seminary to Understand Scripture
I know prayer changes things. Prayer changes us. Prayer changes people. But if you don’t have somebody visible that you can pray with, somebody that you can call and tell what your needs are — and I have to be careful myself. I don’t want to depend on my prayer teams for prayer and…
When Your Grief Is Almost More Than You Can Handle
I remember well the day my husband, Danny, gave me my engagement ring. We were sitting on the couch beside the fireplace in my parents’ living room. Inside a little black velvet box was the most beautiful ring I had ever seen. It was exactly what I would have selected had I done so myself.…
You’re Invited to the Jesus In Me Online Bible Study
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witness… —Acts 1:8 One thing I know for certain: The Holy Spirit is not an optional extra in my Christian life. He is a divine necessity. ~ Anne Graham Lotz Throughout the pandemic, social media has been filled…
10 Godly Truths to Encourage You to Keep Praying for Your Future
Editor’s note: The future is uncertain. That’s something we can all agree on. Whether your long-term goal looks like saving for retirement, graduating from school, planning for a new baby, buying a home, or taking that trip that’s been on your bucket list for years, we could all probably use a little encouragement right about…