32611 Connecting with God’s Family

When you invited Jesus into your life, you became a part of God’s family! It doesn’t matter what color your skin is; how smart you are; what kind of job you have; if you are a man, woman, teenager, or child; or how much money or stuff you have …you are part of the family …

32443 Empowered by the Holy Spirit

“And do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit,” – Ephesians 5:18 You come under the influence of alcohol when you get drunk. You come under the full influence of the Holy Spirit when you are filled with Him. The Spirit-filled life is a lifestyle under the loving …

32446 Empowered by Supernatural Peace

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; I do not give it to you as the world does.” – John 14:27a Jesus promises His peace to us. The kind of peace Jesus can give us is different from the worldly peace. The worldly peace is usually the lack of conflict. Even …

32445 Empowered by His Presence

In the beginning before the fall, God walked with Adam and Eve. They were always in His presence. God was dwelling with them. Human beings were designed to be empowered by His presence. His beautiful presence was light, love, and life! God’s presence is also powerful and majestic. In the Old Testament, for example, the …

32444 Empowered by Your New Identity

You are empowered by your new identity in Christ. Child of God As a child of God, you have been granted spiritual authority. God the Father has given Jesus Christ supreme authority throughout all of His creation. There is absolutely nothing both in the spiritual universe (heaven) and the physical universe (earth) that is not …

32430 The Exchanged Mindset

Living a worldly lifestyle is natural and instinctive to us. We don’t have to choose it. It’s automatic. But it’s impossible to live supernaturally through human means. Supernatural living is based on our relationship with God and requires the right mindset. Our frame of mind toward God, the future, and others has a profound effect …

32320 What the Bible Says About the New You

As you take a few minutes to read through the following verses, consider what each verse reveals about who you now are in Christ. “For we are his creative work, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand so we can do them.” – Ephesians 2:10 “So then, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; …

32410 Freedom, Peace, Joy, Victory

As a new creation in Christ, you have a new life in a relationship with God. The Apostle Paul describes this life of relationship with God as walking by the Spirit (Galatians 5:25, NASB). The Lord is One God in three Persons – the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. One of the most …

34700 Parenting

Children are a precious gift from God, and yet too often they find themselves in an environment of neglect, or even abuse within their own homes. As they learn and grow, they are constantly bombarded with worldly influences that conflict with God’s Word. The strongest influence on our children can be our own character.  Modeling godly …

34500 Marriage

Most marriage difficulties are rooted in personal problems. Self-centeredness, competition and irresponsibility can threaten the foundation of any marriage. “Marriage God’s Way” includes sacrifice, cooperation and commitment. Dr. Henry Brandt shares insights in the articles below to help teach you how to build a healthy marriage based on Biblical principles. How To Cultivate Your Marriage Building Harmony …