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1. 5 Iron-Sharpening Elements of a Proverbs 27:17 Friendship

According to Facebook, I have more than a thousand friends. Some of them I've never met in person. Many are acquaintances. Some are closer friends. Then there are the friendships that go deeper. These ...

Created on 16 November 2017

2. 3 Simple Tips for Choosing a Good Accountability Partner ...

Let's talk about the structure of your accountability first. Think about a behavior you want to get control of. Now tell this behavior to another person. Tell them exactly (not kind of) what has contro ...

Created on 28 September 2017

3. Why You Might Be Listening to the Wrong People

... d why I'm doing what I'm doing and how there are so many things of which they are unaware. I could tell them that I really am open to instruction and wisdom, and my life is absolutely lived in accountability relat ...

Created on 20 April 2017

4. Tuning In to the 8 Common Ways God Wants to Speak to You

What language does God speak? Is it English, French, Spanish? Maybe He speaks Hebrew or Greek? The truth is, God doesn't always speak in the language we do. Wouldn't it be nice if He always spoke to us ...

Created on 17 April 2017

5. This Weekly Habit Might Solve Most of the Problems That Keep You Up at Night

A man from Africa wanted to know about a money question. A man from Alabama wanted to ask about a purpose and work issue. A man from Alaska wanted to know, "How can I make my marriage work?" Whenever a ...

Created on 22 February 2017

6. Watch for This Spiritual Pitfall of Shortcuts to Obeying God

The other day, I said to Timmy, "I want you to get all your Play-Doh off the table." He reluctantly but obediently walked toward the mess, so I left the room. I came back later to find his Play-Doh off ...

Created on 18 January 2017

7. Try This Uncommon Approach to Embark on Your Next Spirit-Led Year

At the beginning of each new year, we tend to make goals for ourselves that we would like to accomplish. And a couple of years ago, someone taught me to think of three words to describe my personal goals ...

Created on 06 January 2017

8. Mountain-Tossing Faith Begins With This Small Step

The boxes, crumpled wrapping paper, bags and aluminum foil that once covered leftovers are out on the curb ready to be recycled or thrown in the dump. Once again, you're mad at yourself for too much money ...

Created on 28 December 2016

9. The Unexpected Warning Sign of Spiritual Danger

How does a noble king respond to a senseless rebellion within the realm of his kingdom? I'm convinced this is a vital question. Most of the monarchs in the ancient world would squash anyone who even hinted ...

Created on 14 December 2016

10. 3 Reasons You Should Ditch New Year's Resolutions

I am done making New Year's Resolutions. I am an expert at making resolutions—and immediately failing at them. And if there is anything I hate, it's feeling like a failure. But what I hate more than feeling ...

Created on 12 December 2016

11. Savoring Permanent Freedom From Emotional Eating

God tells us that faith is the assurance, title deed or confirmation of the things He has divinely guaranteed to us. It is also the evidence of things not seen. It is the conviction of their reality. Only ...

Created on 21 November 2016

12. Clearing Demonic Division Out of the Church

The election here in the U.S. is finally over. At least we thought it was. Half the country was disappointed and the other half rejoiced. Democracy happened. But then began the protests. And the riots. ...

Created on 18 November 2016

13. Redeeming Your Ugliest Moments Through Holy Spirit's Power

My fists clenched; my face scrunched and turned hot. Then noise like the screech of an old radio burst from my mouth: "You will eat those beans! You will eat them right now!" I uncurled one tight fist ...

Created on 18 November 2016

14. Doctors Said She Had 5 Years to Live—17 Years Ago

In 1999 when a cardiac surgeon told me I only had five years to live unless I lost at least 100 pounds (preferably more) and kept it off, all I could think about were the things I'd miss. I wanted to choose ...

Created on 18 October 2016

15. 3 Mighty Weapons to Win the Spiritual Fight for Your Marriage

Don't you sometimes just want to throw something? Anything. At anybody. You know it won't fix things, but it might help you feel better! That urge may be stronger than ever in your marriage. I get it. ...

Created on 03 October 2016

16. Your First Step to Freedom From Co-Dependent Relationships

When we lose touch with our souls, we have really lost touch with our true selves. We can blame it on our busyness, our lack of time for self-reflection, or even the excesses of our culture. But in truth, ...

Created on 23 September 2016

17. 6 Warning Signs of Spiritual Danger

...  1. Lack of spiritual accountability. Healthy leaders know they need to surround themselves with mentors and advisers who can question them if they step out of line. Proverbs 11:14 says: "In the multitu ...

Created on 21 September 2016

18. Watch Out for This Fruitless, Deceptive Motive

One night I opened an email from a woman I didn't know who thanked me for a blog post I had written. She mentioned that a certain ministry—one I had never heard of—had shared my work. I wonder if others ...

Created on 13 September 2016

19. When Believers Will Do for Money What They Won't Do for Love

There is a difference between covering and accountability. Real accountability is only present in our lives when we have a personal relationship with people who can and do speak into our hearts, our circumstances ...

Created on 08 September 2016

20. What You Can Learn From Betrayal

What do we do when trials come to test our faith? Do we trust God enough to leave the outcome in His hand, or do we grow anxious and try to seize control of the situation? Is God our first source of provision ...

Created on 31 May 2016