Walking with a Kingdom Cadence All who seek to live with Kingdom-minded purpose will walk with a 6/1 Kingdom cadence, the cycle or rhythm that God modeled for us and blessed us with. It’s living a balanced life, a life with Christ as Lord over every aspect of it seven days a week, with a…
The Lord’s Prayer Praising God for Who He Is, What He Does, and What He Will Do One way we can deepen our abiding relationship with the Triune God is by praying the Lord’s Prayer regularly. Let’s consider what it looks like not merely to pray the words Jesus gave His first followers but also…
Spiritual Warfare Prayers Jesus’ followers are in a spiritual battle. Because we seek to live for God, we are the targets of enemy attacks. Satan, God’s enemy and ours, will do all he can to leave us discouraged, doubting, and defeated. These prayers will help you keep your eyes on Jesus, stand firm in the…
Raising a Family of Faith Just as marriage is God’s idea—a very good idea—so the family is His idea. Here’s how the psalmist puts it: “God settles the solitary in a home” (Psalm 68:6a). All of us come from families. Granted, not all have had ideal family circumstances. Yet we who live with Kingdom-minded purpose…
Prepare to Share the Gospel The apostle Peter said, “but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15). The first step toward…
Pray on the Armor of God As followers of Jesus we’re in a spiritual battle. Though the ultimate war has been won, the enemy and his followers still operate as if victory is within their grasp. Satan, God’s enemy and ours, will do all he can to leave us discouraged, doubting, and defeated. But God…
Know What You Believe Richard was startled by Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:13-14, and rightly so. Here’s what he read: “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way…
How to Walk Side-by-Side Do you have a friend you can trust and share openly with? A friend who brings out your best, prods you in your Christian life, and holds you accountable? Are you this kind of friend to at least one person? Would you like to be? “Side-by-Side” is a way to make…
Glorify God in Everyday Life Kingdom citizens long to see God’s glory influence our homes, communities, even our nation and the world. We offer a hearty “amen” to the words of the psalmist Solomon when he said, “Blessed be his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory! Amen and Amen!”…
Tell Your Story In early church times, in the face of severe persecution and strict warnings not to preach in the name of Jesus, the disciples Peter and John responded: “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, for we cannot but speak…