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David was the expert. He knew how to do it more than anyone we read about in the Bible. …and he lived a life of great blessing because of it. Royal, handsome and a fearless warrior, he never let pride keep him from the overwhelming presence of God that comes to those who DELIGHT in…

How is your stress-ometer? Feeling cool, calm and collected? Or are you hitting the red zone that signals that you are overloaded? If that’s you, then one of the best strategies you can employ to defeat stress is meditating on the Word of God. How do you do meditate on the Word successfully? It’s easy….

Let’s face it: Christmas, the season in which we celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace, can be anything but peaceful. Visits from extended family disrupt your children’s schedules, rich foods take a toll on your body, and the increasing materialism of Christmas all work together to challenge your ability to focus on what…

If you’ve been waiting for a manifestation of God’s promises in your life, Mark 4:18-19 may have your answer. In these verses, Jesus tells us about three blessing blockers, or “thorns,” that will steal your harvest: Cares and anxieties, the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts for other things. Learn how to remove these thorns…

Having a hard day? Everyone experiences one occasionally. When those days hit, you have a choice: You can succumb or you can overcome. Consider these three areas when horrible days happen: Your Words Succumb: When you give into difficulties by complaining with friends, whining to family or venting on social media, you allow the problems…

If you’ve faced overwhelming loss, repeated failures and betrayals of trust, you might find it difficult to live a life of hope. Maybe you feel like lowering your expectancy will protect you from more hurt and disappointment. The devil wants to keep you out of hope to keep you from obtaining everything that belongs to…

I’ve been telling people to spend time in the Bible, or the Word, for decades now. Almost everywhere I preach, no matter what topic I’m talking about, it seems I always get back to the importance of putting the Word first place in your life. You may have heard me say it a hundred times….

by Gloria Copeland It’s simple! Sometimes I think that’s why God chose me to teach about the truth of God’s Word and how to apply it—because I’m simple. When I read the Word of God, I just believe it is speaking to me personally. I don’t worry and fuss and say, “Well, I wish that…

Right now in our world, there has been upswing in unbridled anger, outspoken racism and utter strife. As the Body of Christ, we have the responsibility to stand in faith against those strategies of the enemy. Instead of contributing to the division, we should be examples of godly love. Below are four ways to stand…

What does it mean to be a mature Christian? Does it happen simply because you’ve been a believer for a certain length of time? No, maturity just doesn’t happen; rather, it is a choice. It takes a quality decision to pursue the things of God and “grow up” in them. If you would like to…

Forgiveness is a beautiful thing. It can bring peace to troubled souls and offer hope for those needing a change. Sadly, the hardest person to forgive may be yourself. Perhaps you’ve heard that God forgives you, but in your own heart and mind, you struggle to accept it. You may battle against the shame and…

by Gloria Copeland How do you approach your Bible reading time? Do you approach it with purpose and delight, knowing the Lord is going to meet you there? Or do you treat it like a duty? I want to adjust your thinking so that you can get the most out of your Bible study. Sadly,…