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We all want to be winners. Is that a fair statement?  Specifically, regarding this battle of the mind, when we keep thinking evil thoughts, rehearsing fear, dwelling on offense, entertaining doubt, or magnifying insecurity. These are the very patterns we are supposed to overcome, and victory becomes harder to experience. But there is good news. We can win the war within and make our minds obey Christ. We are reminded today that winning the battle of the mind is not only about

The word “stronghold” can sound intense, but biblically, it is not automatically negative. In Scripture, a stronghold is a fortified place. It is a structure built for protection. David often called God his stronghold. Psalm 18:2 (KJV) says, “The Lord is my rock, and my fortress…” A fortress is a stronghold. That is a good one — a place of safety. But there is another kind. Second Corinthians 10:4 (KJV) speaks of “strongholds” that must be pulled down. These are fortified pat

Who is the boss of you? Your husband, your wife, your children, your grandchildren, your manager at work? God? Who is your boss? Serious question. Generally, a boss is someone in authority — someone who directs you, influences your decisions, and determines your response. Some bosses lead well. Others not so well, because they pressure you, they lead with fear or control. Now, let me say something that may sound strange: anxiety can become a boss. Situations, circumstances, e

We spoke sometime ago about when life gets heavy. That didn’t make life any lighter, right? It is still heavy for a lot of us. Correct? And so the efforts continue to encourage ourselves in the Lord. Truth is: some of us are not tired because life is heavy. We are tired because our minds will not turn off. Can I tell you?! I know I can testify. We replay conversations over and over in our heads. We read over those text messages. We revisit the mistakes. We imagine outcomes th

The greatest battles most of us as believers face are not external, not what we can see with our naked eyes. The greatest battles we face are internal. Before there is visible defeat, there is usually mental surrender. Before there is victory, there must first be mental discipline. The Apostle Paul says in 2 Corinthians 10:5 (KJV), we must cast down imaginations. “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing i

What’s your lifestyle? The way you live, right? Does your lifestyle include dedicated time in prayer? Hopefully, all of us would say yes. But I really want us to examine that question. I’ll be the first to admit that I pray every day, several times a day, yet I don’t believe I always spend enough focused time in prayer. Some of us, like me, have many short conversations with God throughout the day, but struggle to spend even 15 uninterrupted minutes reading the Word, talking

Have you ever noticed how differently people enter a room when they’re unsure they belong or uncertain about their authority?  For example, imagine being invited somewhere by a friend you’re trying to rebuild a relationship with. They’re well known there, but you’re not. So you walk in feeling nervous, hesitant, and unsure if you will be accepted. Prayer can work the same way.  Even though we believe in God, fear, guilt, or uncertainty can make us shy about approaching God ra

I begin today by reminding us that there is a difference between praying because you are overwhelmed and praying because you are aligned.  One is driven by anxiety; the other is anchored in purpose.  Here’s a question: Do you sometimes find yourself praying faithfully, yet you remain anxious? And it’s not because you lack faith, but because these prayers are centered only on getting through the moment rather than stepping into what God has already called you to. Scripture rem

How many of us have been taught that when we begin to pray, we ought to give God thanks first before we even ask for anything?  Philippians 4:6 (KJV) tells us: “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” How many of us know that sometimes, when we pray, we ought to just give God thanks without even asking for anything? In Psalm 107:1 (KJV), we are told: “O give thanks unto the LORD, for he

As Christians, there is no question about it: we believe in prayer, which is the method of communicating directly with our Creator God.  Many times we rush our prayers. Sometimes we spend a long time in prayer. Many times we feel like we are praying for the same thing over and over again.  In fact, all of us pray differently because of our relationship with God, because of our awareness about what’s happening around us, and because of what we think we need at that particular

Throughout this series, we have focused on hearing God clearly.  As we come to the close, Scripture directs our attention to what follows hearing: obedience.  The popular scripture to support this is James 1:22 (KJV) “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” But there’s also Matthew 7:24 (KJV) “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:”  There is

Life gets so busy sometimes.  And it’s in these times that we find ourselves becoming less motivated to study the Word of God. Because we are so tired after doing what we think is important at the time, we just want to relax or crash, as we say colloquially. This is the time when sensitivity to God’s voice diminishes. As believers, we often question why God feels distant or unclear. This is an argument that unbelievers use as well, as they doubt the existence of God.  Yet Scr

So we recognise that we hear voices. Correct? We have also come to accept that we must know what voice we are listening to and therefore obey. Correct? So that’s what we will talk about some more today: Is This God or Something Else? Learning to Discern the Voices You Hear. It is said that one of the greatest challenges believers face is not hearing voices, but discerning which voice to trust.  Scripture makes it clear that not every voice we hear carries truth or authority.

Yesterday, I believe all of us would have reassured ourselves that God indeed speaks. And we have specifically heard Him speaking to us in one way or another. So we believe God speaks, yet many struggle to hear Him because we expect His voice to come in only one way or the way we expect to hear Him speaking to us.  Scripture shows us that God often speaks in ways that require discernment rather than spectacle. A clear example of this is found in the life of the prophet Samuel

We begin this week’s series by asking a question that has an obvious answer, at least to those of us who believe: Does God Still Speak? All of us say in chorus: Of course, or Yes He does.  But truth be told, aren’t we sometimes tempted to doubt that God speaks to us, individually? Why? Because we pray and we don’t get an answer, that is the answer we expect. So, we think God is silent. Whether new to faith or walking with God for years, this is one of the most important quest

As we come to the close of this week, it is important to pause and reflect. We’ve been getting real. We’ve been talking about heavy seasons, tough times, and the realities of walking by faith when life doesn’t lighten up right away. These heavy seasons often push us to move quickly, we make rash decisions that we often regret. Why? Because we need to survive, to cope, to endure. Having said that and realising our position, we must now be reassured or come to the point where w

Trusting God’s leading becomes most difficult when we don’t understand where He is taking us. This can be explained, in real life, this way: when you are driving in the dark or following unfamiliar directions, you may not see the full road ahead, but you keep driving, trusting that the light ahead will show you how to navigate the road safely. In the same way, God often gives direction one step at a time, asking us to trust His guidance even when the destination is unclear. 

When challenges arise, as they surely will, our first response is often emotional. Fear, frustration, discouragement, and confusion can shape how we react.  To be honest, some folk have quite the opposite response when challenges come. Because there have been so many that sometimes you just laugh, you’re not surprised anymore, you just throw your hands up, run to God and say this is your battle, Lord. Scripture teaches us, and through experience we learn, that spiritual stren

I am really hoping through this series to encourage myself and somebody else to remain consistent in our faithfulness to God. Because I have learnt that when life feels heavy, it is easy to stop worshiping, praying, reading the Bible, doing good, being positive, or hopeful. When life feels heavy, inconsistency often sneaks in quietly.  And this is not necessarily because we no longer have faith, but because our strength fades or feels limited.  See, spiritual consistency is o

Sometimes, life feels heavy. Sometimes, we experience ongoing emotional, mental, or spiritual strain from pressures, responsibilities, or challenges that make daily living feel burdensome and exhausting. In these times, one of the first things that becomes difficult is clarity. Decisions feel harder. Emotions feel louder. And even when we know Scripture, applying it practically can feel overwhelming.  Yet this is exactly where spiritual strength is formed; not in knowing God’