Your Politics Can’t Save You, But God Can

By

-

Nov 2, 2020

Every four years in America, many people tend to look to a Presidential candidate as being a savior who is going to resolve all of our problems. But this isn’t unique to the U.S. Throughout history, people have looked to a person to solve all of life’s problems. Even Ancient Israel turned to political leaders in hopes of salvation.

In their early history, God had been ancient Israel’s Leader, but the people were getting restless. So, in 1 Samuel 8, the people asked for a King – so that they would be like other nations (1 Sam. 8: 20). Why is this significant? Well, Israel was supposed to be different. They had been set apart from the nations around them. God was supposed to be their King.

At the time, Samuel was called by God to be the people’s spiritual leader. He was old, and his sons were downright sorry. The people of Israel were concerned about what they would do after Samuel died. Who would lead them?

Out of worry for the future, the elders of Israel asked Samuel to appoint a king to lead the people. After all, every other major nation had a king as ruler. Samuel warned them that there were consequences to living like everyone else, but the people persisted. Their reasoning? “Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to lead us and to go out before us and fight our battles.” (vs. 20).

Even though it was GOD who led them, GOD who went out before them, and GOD who fought their battles, the people decided to place their trust in a man they could see versus a God they couldn’t.

Israel chose to reject God as King in favor of a man.

Put Your Hope in God Over Politics

Now, let’s jump back to the present day. As the U.S. approaches another election cycle, let’s all take a lesson from the Biblical story of the people of Israel and evaluate our heart’s motivation as we prepare to vote. No matter your political party or candidate preference, make sure you’re not placing more faith, hope, and trust in a person than you are in the One true and living God.

As we approach the election – don’t just pray about how to vote, but be sure to place your heart’s hope in Christ alone. He is the only One who reigns supreme over all; and we can trust Him to lead His people well – no matter the election’s outcome.

Some trust in presidents and kings – but we will trust in the name of the Lord our God (Psalm 20:7).

So, What’s The Play Call?

Are you more dependent on the candidates than God? If yes, Why?
What are ways that you can show non-believers around you that God is greater than any elected official?
Do you believe America would become a better place if everyone would place their faith In God? Explain. What are some steps towards that goal?
What is our job as shameless Christians to push the importance of faith over fear?

Where is Your Trust? 3 Confirmations of Your Trust in God

By

Kristina Bolton

-

Oct 27, 2020

This year has been one for the records. A lot has transpired. Unfortunately, a lot of sorrow has swept through this world. It has not been easy. But believe me when I tell you: God is about to do some new and great things for His people. As I sought the Lord on what to write, He instructed me to ask you a question. He told me, “Ask them, where is your trust?”

Of course, a question like this is not only posed to you but to me as well. Jesus told us that we would have tribulation in this world (John 16:33). So, although today’s happenings may alarm us, the Word of our Lord should reestablish our faith.

Defining Trust

As I checked my own trust, I began by defining faith. According to Google, faith is defined as a strong belief in God. Trust is defined as confidence or reliability. When I read this, I summed it up like this: Belief is the bare minimum in which we acknowledge God’s existence. Faith is what personalizes the belief we have by making God your God. Finally, trust is the confidence that God, who we have faith in, is reliable to be everything He said He is.

The Bible says, “It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man” (Psalm 118:8). As we are in the middle of a global pandemic, we see the unreliability of man. Their words change daily. Their facts change daily. We cannot know whether the things said are true. The people of God must keep their eyes and ears toward heaven and follow Jesus. In Christ, there is no deception.

3 Confirmations of Your Trust in God

The thing I love about God’s design is that everything done in the spirit (or unseen) yields tangible fruit. So, when we put our trust in God, there is evidence to follow.

1. Trust yields Peace.

Isaiah 26:3 says, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” To obtain that peace that passes understanding, we must put our trust in the Lord. This peace will keep your mind. So, while others are panicking, the people of God, who have put their trust in God, will rest in the arms of the Almighty, knowing that all things are in His control. Fear cannot have dominion over those who trust God.

2. Trust yields Obedience.

I am reminded of the three Hebrew boys in Daniel 3. These men trusted God even in the face of death. They refused to worship or submit themselves to an idol. Their trust was evidential in their obedience to God. They knew God could save them, but even if He chose not to, they trusted God not only in this life but also after. That is both powerful and sobering. Are you willing to trust God even if it cost you your life?

3. Trust yields Rejection.

When you trust God, people will call you foolish, unwise, and much more. The Bible says God will take the foolish things of this world to confound the wise and take the weak things of this world to shame the strong (1 Corinthians 1:27).

Our entire playbook is filled with examples of people who trusted God in times of war, famine, pestilence, tribulation, and instruction. Gideon is an excellent example of that. If Gideon were a part of the church today, church people would call him unwise for taking 300 men to a battle against thousands. But was the instruction of the Lord, and the Lord confirmed His Word.

There is no law against trusting God. Indeed, we are in a pandemic, but God has not given his people a spirit of fear. Do what you feel you have to do, but do not put your trust in man, a mask, or medicine. It is God who protects, and it is God who heals.

So, what’s the play call?

There is a lot of division in the Body concerning trusting God. Many disagree with the stance certain saints are making. But I want to point something out, Daniel and the three Hebrew boys were not the only Israelite exiles in Babylon at the time of Nebuchadnezzar; they were the ones that chose not to bow to the golden image. God used their stance and judgment to change Nebuchadnezzar’s heart, where he became a worshipper of Daniel’s God.

God says, “who hath believed our report?” (Isaiah 53:1). Will the Body of Christ remain trusting science, men, statistics, and continue to restrict God’s worship and glory? Will the church remain online forever? Do we serve a God of all power who heals the incurable?

The time is now where God is allowing the things of this world to try our faith. The Bible says that the Word of God is tried. We must not only love or obey God in word but also in deed (1 John 3:18).

So again, I ask you, where is your trust?

Growing From “I Got This, God” to “Jesus, Take the Wheel!”

By

Alecia M. White

-

Oct 21, 2020

So, I wear crochet styles to protect my hair. For those of you who have no idea what that is, it’s a method where you braid your hair and loop the extension around the braid. Anyhoo, when it’s time for me to take my hair down and wash it, I have to cut the looped extension out of my hair.

When removing the extensions, I can just feel for it and snip away. But once I get toward the front of my head, I need to look in the mirror. If I don’t, I run the risk of cutting my own hair.

Alright, the funny thing is that I found that I do better at cutting when I cannot see what I’m doing than when I have the mirror in front of me. Now, I know that sounds stupid, but let me explain.

When the mirror is in front of me, I tend to go faster, leaving more room for error. It’s like, I feel that because I see what I’m doing, I can speed up to finish quicker. Cutting from the back of my head, I take my time because I can’t see and it makes me nervous to think that I could cut my own hair. I have to find the loop and pull it away from me before I snip.

You Got This God, I Trust You.

Well, I have noticed that when I feel overly confident, I move too fast, just like cutting the front of my hair. You know, leaving more room for error. Y’all know how we do when we feel like we’re in control of the situation. That is why God wants me to rely solely on faith and trusting Him because I would destroy what’s already mine. Yep, I would single-handedly destroy stuff that He’s already given to me.

When I can’t see my way, I am more prone to depend on Him and wait for His instruction before I mistakenly “cut” or damage something in my own life. The same applies to you. God wants you to trust in His plan and timing so that you don’t move too fast and ruin what He’s given you.

So, What’s the Play Call?

I know you’re thinking, “I got this”, and you want to make that confident move and get the job done. But, it’s not worth the risk, is it? Damaging a blessing from the Lord? Losing something you worked so hard to have?

Here are a few tips for those times when you just don’t want to wait:

It’s better when you wait. As impatient as we may become, waiting on God will always render the better outcome. “Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.” Psalms 27:14
Slow down. When we get in a rush, we don’t pay attention, we make mistakes that we may not be able to take back. “Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good; haste makes mistakes.” Proverbs 19:2
Just trust God. Making the conscious decision to place all our faith and trust in Him makes up for all the things we can’t see ahead of us. “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5

Seek God and take your time, teammates. It will yield the best results in the end.

Your Biblical Devotional is Not the Bible

By

Christianity Today

-

Oct 20, 2020

What do Bible teachers do for fun on a Friday night? They check the Amazon lists to see which Bible translation holds the top spot.

The last time I looked, it was the New International Version (NIV). The NIV has been the best-selling translation in the US for decades, but on Amazon’s rankings, the translation sat at No. 5, beat out by two children’s Bibles, an audio Bible, and at No. 1, a popular devotional guide that somehow made its way into the Bible category.

The devotional far outshone the Bibles on the list, boasting 5,800 five-star reviews in 18 months. Seeing it in the top spot was a reminder of how many Christians rely on daily devotions as a formative practice and how big a business devotional books have become.

But how are these resources forming us? Does a devotional yield devotion in the biblical sense?

Again, I scanned through the descriptions for other popular devotionals on Amazon. Among the 10 bestsellers, one offered 365 days of “inspiring, unexpected, humble teaching on grace and love that will prepare you for the day ahead.” Another provided “an inspiring Bible verse to reflect and meditate on throughout your week.” Still another promised that readers would “be inspired to activate living your life on mission.” The takeaway was clear: Daily devotion involves being inspired.

But another defining element also emerged consistently in the descriptions. One book was “designed to help alleviate your worries as you learn to live in the peace of the Almighty God.” Others promised “words of encouragement, comfort, and reassurance of God’s unending love,” the ability to tackle life “with the wisdom and comfort of the Bible.” Another takeaway: Daily devotion involves being comforted.

According to the bestseller list, to be devoted is to be inspired and comforted. But according to the Bible, it’s something much more.

Has Your Devotional Replaced the Bible?

The Bible uses the term “devoted” to mean consecrated, or set apart for special service. As a museum devotes a wing to displaying a particular art form, so God devotes us to display His image. Yet we sometimes mistakenly equate devotion with emotion. Devotion is not mere feeling, but …

The Valley of Faith, Not Fear

By

Keiston France

-

Oct 19, 2020

The 2000 movie “The Legend of Bagger Vance” is one of my favorite motivational films. I was recently talking to someone and speaking highly of the movie when they made the comment, “Well, I’m just not into golf.” I chuckled and said, “Then you may like it because it’s not about golf.”

If you’ve seen “The Legend of Bagger Vance,” you know it’s about life – particularly the low places we all find ourselves in from time to time. Matt Damon plays a man named Rannulph Junuh who has lost his sense of purpose after a traumatizing experience during World War I. Junuh tries to isolate himself from anything and anyone that reminds him of his past, including the game of golf.

Though he has given up on himself, not everyone has given up on him. He is asked to play in a golf tournament to generate local interest and, at first, uses sarcastic wit to brush off the request. But something is stirred by the request: a distant memory of his passion for golf. One night while half-heartedly hitting golf balls into a field, a stranger emerges from the darkness. This stranger takes on the challenge of helping Junuh “find his swing.” It is a process that transforms Junuh as a person and, in the process, makes him a better golfer.

The Valley of Faith

Sometimes we can have an issue in a particular area such as our family or a relationship that can affect all areas of our life. Until we find a resolution we feel stuck. I refer to these times as valleys as opposed to mountain tops.

Most of us feel like life would be perfect if we could avoid the valleys and stay on the mountain tops. I once heard a man say in church, “I met God on the way up, but I got to know Him on the way down.” That statement played over and over again in my mind.

God is Nigh in the Valley of Faith

The valleys need not be feared or dreaded. Rather these can be the times when we find ourselves closest to God. Psalm 91:1 offers us comfort that “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”

In the movie, Junuh listens to what his mysterious new friend has to say at first. When his golf game begins to improve dramatically, he believes he no longer needs help. During the tournament, his game becomes sloppy. However his arrogance prevents him from asking his friend for advice, and his friend is not eager to rescue him. Junuh completely loses focus. Literally hitting his ball off course and into a wooded area, he finds himself again in the shadows. His mind begins swirling out of control. Before he completely loses hope, his friend is near him, talking him through his emotions, clarifying reality versus illusion and reassuring him of a good outcome.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) says, “For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” God loves us so much that He allows us to end up in valleys. Sometimes we end up there because of our own doing. Other times life takes us in an unexpected direction through no fault of our own. Regardless of the reason, we have two choices: We can give up or have faith.

Valleys are where we are humbled. There, we can cling to Him and we can be transformed, emerging from the shadows stronger than before.

If you find yourself in a low time in a relationship, school experience, or job situation know that God can use this time to renew you. If you look back you will see that God has already shown Himself faithful to you time and time again. His promises are echoed throughout Scripture as stated in Romans 8:28 (NIV): “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

The outcome depends on your willingness to trust God. Think about it.

So, What’s The Play Call?

What is your “valley” right now?
Are you relying on God to help you in the situation, or are you trying to do it on your own?
What would it look like for you to fully surrender to God in this area? In every area?

Let’s pray:

“God, you have shown me Your mercy and blessings time and time again. I know You are good, and I trust that You will help me through these valleys. Just like Your Word promises, as I draw near to you, I know that You will draw near to me. I rely on Your grace today. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”

Are Coronavirus Church Closings a Form of Persecution?

By

Christianity Today

-

Oct 16, 2020

Amid mounting allusions to “persecution” because of church closings on health grounds due to the pandemic, I want to provide some respectful perspective for my fellow American Christians.

I’ve worked my entire 20-year career on international religious freedom, meeting persecuted Christians from around the world. I’ve heard their stories, seen their tears and wounds, and lost friends. From those encounters, I’ve learned persecution is intense, and it is violent.

Therefore, I hope Americans will set the term persecution aside, so it doesn’t lose its intensity or veracity.

The United States is one of the most open and liberal countries for freedom of religion and belief. From our first settlers seeking freedom to practice their faith, to our founding values starting with the First Amendment and consequent laws and now a long-running string of Supreme Court victories, Americans of all faiths (and no faith) have become accustomed to ever-expanding religious liberties. It’s part of American exceptionalism.

And this exceptionalism carries over into how our country promotes and protects religious freedom for all internationally. During my time at the State Department under both the Obama and Trump administrations, we helped carry this out, preaching the values of religious liberty as a social good as well as confronting persecutors. The US is the foremost advocate internationally—full stop. Persecuted people of all faiths pray for our intervention and desire to flee to our shores.

With the pandemic, it’s been unsettling for Americans to see local and state governments direct the closure of churches (as well as synagogues, mosques, and temples) for health reasons. It’s not something most of us have experienced before. However, I know many churches have found innovative new ways to gather virtually, or outdoors, for Sunday worship or fellowship. My church is no exception. It’s better than nothing, and we benefit from our communities of faith during these challenging times.

While the temporary closures are jarring for Americans, foreign governments permanently shut down places of worship all the time. Sadly, …

Are You Spiritually Shallow? Don’t ‘Believe Harder,’ Go Deeper in Faith

By

Christianity Today

-

Oct 15, 2020

When I was a kid, I had a recurring nightmare that a loved one in my life was possessed by a demon. Immersed in this dream world, I often thought of Jesus’ words from Matthew 17:20: “Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed,” then “nothing will be impossible for you”. This spurred me on to fresh efforts at casting out the demon, but nothing ever worked. In response, I tried conjuring up even more faith from somewhere within myself.

A similar impulse remained throughout my adolescence and early adulthood. Whenever I came to a spiritual or religious difficulty—whether it was trying to break a sinful habit, discerning God’s will, or growing in intimacy in my relationships—my impulse was the same: If I could just believe harder (whatever that meant, I was never sure), then I’d be able to move whatever mountain lay before me.

I’ve learned over time that deepening faith is not just a mental exercise. It requires action. This lesson was recently reinforced by Rich Villodas’s The Deeply Formed Life: Five Transformative Values to Root Us in the Way of Jesus, which invites Christians to penetrate further into the mysteries of our faith, the history and traditions of our global church, our relationships with others, and the reality of our own inner lives.

In the midst of a national pandemic that forces us to cover our faces and mediate our social engagements (including worshiping God) through computer screens, Villodas’s book could not come at a more opportune moment.

As the lead pastor of New Life Fellowship in Queens for seven years, Villodas guides the reader from experience. He leads a flock that is one of the most multiracial Protestant churches in the United States. And with New York City as their home, the members of New Life Fellowship fight against the tide in what is perhaps the cultural capital of shallowness (which I say from experience and out of great love for that godforsaken place).

Cultivating Faith

Americans in 2020 live in a milieu of shallow social interactions. Many of us uproot from our homes for college or work and live among people with whom we have no deep connection. Social media platforms grant us fragmented views into our peers’ lives, and algorithms herd us into polarized tribes. Screen addiction pulls us along cursory binges of information. These mediums encourage us to define our worth based on our appearance, …

Team Jesus: Get Off the Sidelines and Get in the Game!

By

Keiston France

-

Oct 8, 2020

What does it mean to be sitting on the sidelines? It means we’re not in the game. In sports, there’s a limited amount of athletes who can be in a game at one time, and there are many reasons why certain ones have to sit out: they are injured, they aren’t starters, they’re lower on the depth chart, they don’t quite have the skills, or they’re just fans.

But what about those times when we are healthy, skilled, and highly capable enough to be in the game, but we still choose not to go in?

This is rare, but it does happen. Maybe we’re afraid, not comfortable with a situation, or we’re losing and don’t want to be blamed for it. Sometimes, it’s just more comfortable to sit on the sidelines or be part of the crowd as a spectator. But, to me, this goes against what we are called to be as Team Jesus, God’s competitors.

Every Player on Team Jesus is Called to Get in the Game

As true competitors or everyday Christians, we should want to be in on the action, and when we can’t it burns on the inside. Whether we feel capable or not, if Jesus Christ (our coach) calls us up and gives us playing time, it is our job out of obedience to not sit on the sidelines but to get in the game. If we have absolute faith in Him and know that He will show us the way, it is pleasing to Him. Plus, as it says in His Word, God has not created us to be fearful. If we believe that, then we know that fear is straight from the enemy.

Second Timothy 1:7 tells us that God didn’t give us a timid spirit, but one of power, love, and self-discipline. If we’re called into the game, are we going to worry about our talents, the enemy, or are we going to be disciplined and run in because God has the faith in us to put us in the game?

Through Jesus Christ, we are given the keys to fully unlock all the confidence we need. As it says in Philippians 4:13, we can do all things through Him who gives us strength. So, get off the sidelines, focus on Him, and sprint toward the action. Think about it.

So, What’s The Play Call?

Do you ever fear getting in the game? Why or why not?
How can you gain strength and confidence next time you are given an opportunity for something?
How are you reacting to a current difficult situation you are facing? Are you placing it at God’s feet? Do you really trust Him?
Is fear getting in the way of God’s plans for you?

Can We Pray for Our Leaders and Still Hold Them Accountable?

By

Christianity Today

-

Oct 7, 2020

pray for our leaders — Image: Jacquelyn Martin / AP Images

For the last few days, Americans have been shocked and concerned about the president’s hospitalization due to COVID-19. The reactions have been varied, and many have been decidedly theological. As Kate Shellnutt reported recently for CT, “Several pastors and ministry leaders encouraged Americans that this was a time to pray for the president and the country regardless of their political stances.”

For some leaders, that invitation might come easily. But for others of us, prayerful action comes in the context of a more conflicted view of the current administration. How exactly do we respond to news of the president’s illness?

Seen from one angle, the answer is straight forward. We pray. In my Anglican church, we intercede for our leaders every Sunday with some version of the following:

We pray that you will lead the nations of this world in the way of righteousness; and so guide and direct our leaders, especially the President of the United States, Donald Trump, that your people may enjoy the blessings of freedom and peace. Grant that your leaders may impartially administer justice, uphold integrity and truth, restrain wickedness and vice, and protect true religion and virtue.

At the center of this prayer is the idea that all governments have a solemn responsibility to work on the side of truth, justice, and integrity. They are supposed to inspire virtue and limit the damage of vice. The prayer pertains not only to them as persons but to their powerful influence over the lives of so many.

This year, especially, church leaders have had much to say about the culture and ethos of this country and how it’s shaped by governors, local officials, and especially the president. Christian intercession, then, is not about blind allegiance. It is a recognition that the wellbeing of many often rides on the decisions of a few.

The scope of that influence is precisely why I have prayed for Trump, often daily, throughout the entirety of his presidency. I have disagreed strongly with some of his policies and actions. But when I disagree, I do not pray less; I pray more. As David French writes, “Christians of all political persuasions should humbly (and with full knowledge of our own frailty) seek true repentance from men and women in power. Their transformation benefits us all.”

For me, …

Better Than Goodyear: How to Handle Life’s Slow Leaks and Blowouts

By

Alecia M. White

-

Oct 6, 2020

The other day, I went into my office building to work. It took 25 minutes on the interstate to get there. Once I took my exit and got to the street I needed to turn on, my tire pressure light came on.

Once I heard the “ding” and realized what it was, I’d decided to go after work to have my tires checked. By the time I made it to the parking lot, which was about a minute up the road, my dashboard showed how much air was in each tire. The tire that was low was at 18 psi and needed to be at 36. By the time I made it to the speed bump (about 12 seconds of driving), my tire was at 16 psi. I headed to a Goodyear Tire store that was right across the parking lot from my job. It took me about 2 minutes to get there, but upon arrival, my tire was sitting at 10 psi.

I ended up leaving my car and walking to work. About an hour later, the gentleman working there called and told me that they couldn’t repair my tire because there was a large piece of steel lodged in it. This meant that I had to purchase a new tire.

Now, I was slightly frustrated about the new tire but majorly grateful that my tire didn’t blowout on the interstate. I tried thinking about all the places I’d driven, trying to figure out where I could have driven over the thing stuck in my tire. It could have been anywhere, and I have no idea if this was a slow leak situation or if I had just run over whatever caused it.

Either way, I was close enough to help where I didn’t need to call my roadside service or come out of the office to a flat tire.

Life’s Slow Leaks Don’t Catch God Off Guard

goodyear — Jared C. Tilton/NASCAR via Getty Images

Yes, this did get me to thinking. Many times, we travel through life and have various situations that come against us – these would be our flat tires. Now, it is so easy to become frustrated, angry, hurt, all of those emotions. I am not telling you that you shouldn’t feel any or all of these, but I am telling you to assess the situation.

My tire did not blow while I was driving 60 MPH. No, it leaked slowly as I was going 35, then more swiftly as I was driving 5. My point is that, though you may feel like your tire pressure is going at an expedited pace, God will be there for you, even if you do have a “blowout”. He sure will, He will be there to be your help (like Goodyear Tire) when that large piece of steel comes from nowhere.

Before you disagree, think about the fact that you have not completely lost your mind. Yes, there have been times when you felt you would, I have had those times, too! But, God has kept us. Of course, there have been days when you wanted to give up, today may even be that day, but God is with you.

My careful driving did not keep me from having to purchase a new tire unexpectedly, just like my relationship with God does not keep me from some hardships.

But, like that Goodyear across the parking lot, He is right there when I need Him.

So, What’s the Play Call?

We won’t always be able to gauge when we will have a “slow leak” of things coming at us. We may be more surprised when we have that major life “blowout”, but we have to know that God is there. Here are a few things to remember when life’s tire pressure is low:

Trust God. I know it may seem like a difficult task at times, but He knows exactly what to do about whatever problem you may be having. “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thin own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5
Pray. Prayer is communication with God, so keep those lines open. I have learned that even when I feel helpless, talking to Him calms these nerves of mine. “Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Get to your help. I had to make my way to that tire place, all while praying I’d make the 2-minute drive without a complete flat. By the way, calling God’s name will get you to Him. “Seek the Lord, and his strength: seek his face evermore.” Psalms 105:4
Think good thoughts. This can seem hard as well, especially when it seems everything is going wrong. Remember, God is keeping you. Allow your mind and heart to dwell on the good things. “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8
Be grateful. Even if the only thing you can think of is that you woke up another day. Having a heart of gratitude makes room for God to work on your behalf. “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18

We cannot help having a few flats along the way in this life, but we can let God be the “Goodyear” in our lives.

.st0{fill:#FFFFFF;} .st1{fill:#E52E2E;} TJM

.st0{fill:#FFFFFF;} .st1{fill:#E52E2E;}

.st0{fill:#FFFFFF;} .st1{fill:#E52E2E;} TJMTeam Jesus Magazine

Hot topics

Finance

Marketing

Politics

Strategy

.st0{fill:#FFFFFF;} .st1{fill:#E52E2E;} TJMTeam Jesus Magazine

Hot topics

Finance

Marketing

Politics

Strategy

Put Your Hope in God Over Politics

Defining Trust

3 Confirmations of Your Trust in God

1. Trust yields Peace.

2. Trust yields Obedience.

3. Trust yields Rejection.

You Got This God, I Trust You.

Has Your Devotional Replaced the Bible?

The Valley of Faith

God is Nigh in the Valley of Faith

Cultivating Faith

Every Player on Team Jesus is Called to Get in the Game

Life’s Slow Leaks Don’t Catch God Off Guard

STAY CONNECTED

POPULAR ARTICLES

.st0{fill:#FFFFFF;} .st1{fill:#E52E2E;} TJMTeam Jesus Magazine

Popular

Headlines

Newsletter

TJM

TJMTeam Jesus Magazine

TJMTeam Jesus Magazine

TJMTeam Jesus Magazine