Distracted
"No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him … likewise … an athlete, he is not crowned as victor unless he competes according to the rules." —2 Timothy 2:4–5 NASB
Many desire to become a Navy Seal but few succeed. (Seal comes from their commitment to Sea, Air, and Land.)
Those passing the initial application…
Jay & Rae Anne Payleitner Reveal What It Takes to Be a Girl Dad
The relationship between a father and daughter can be uniquely close and utterly mystifying but an active and prepared father can make all the difference in the world in a daughter’s life. Working together as a dynamic father-daughter due, Jay and Rae Anne Payleitner are delving deep into what it takes to be a Girl Dad, sharing how to build lasting relationships and the steps it takes to prepare…
Hope for the Struggles We All Face
Excerpt taken from Take Heart: Daily Devotions to Deepen Your Faith by David Powlison
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it (1 Corinthians 10:13).
The Bible makes this point: There is no struggle…
From Flatline to Favor
Karen’s son was brought from death to life by the incredible power of prayer.
Karen, an Inspiration Partner from California, had been concerned about her son Greg for a long time. She had been sowing financial seeds into God’s Kingdom on his behalf, asking God to deliver him from alcoholism and congestive heart failure. One night things seemed to go from bad to worse, when Greg had an apparent…
Courage to Face Your Fears
The Lord says, ‘I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.’ — Psalm 32:8 (NLT)
“I am/was terrified about having children and passing on this disease.” Nina’s comment echoes feelings that occur frequently in families that have hereditary medical conditions. How do you get past fears like this, or fear of heights, or even the fear to speak up?…
Faith Spurred by an Alabaster Jar of Oil
This is the touching story of how God used the alabaster jar of oil from Inspiration Ministries as a point of contact for God’s miraculous healing touch.
After the excruciating pain of losing both his wife and son to untimely deaths, Christopher’s daughter Alecia seemed to be all he had left. And when she encountered serious health issues, he knew he couldn’t lose her…he simply couldn’t.…
Your Words
"Hold on to the example of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus."—2 Timothy 1:13 NASB
Paul knew words were important—specific words. Demonstrating this understanding, he warned Timothy about retaining “sound words.” The Greek word here is the source of the English word hygiene. Paul was showing that what we say can impact our relationships and…
Jason Mac: A Love Letter to My Dad (Part 3)
John Farrell: Going back to your movie, A Father’s Legacy, tell me a little bit about your character, Nick Wolfe.
Jason Mac: Nick is a young guy. Never knew his father. He’s impulsive. He carries this baggage of, “Who am I because I never knew where I came from? Did he not want me? Did he not love me? Why did he leave? Why wasn’t he there for me growing up?” So, he sets out to go find him and…
What Is Revival?
There’s a holy buzz around the word revival these days. From the Asbury Revival to movies like The Jesus Revolution, we're seeing a true passion for the fire and Spirit of the Lord.
We all desire God to move in our communities and hearts in ways we’ve never felt before. But can we say we know what revival really is? Are we guilty of thinking of it in human terms or even worse, trying to make…
Feeling Stuck? Here’s Help
I meet many people who feel like they are stuck at a crossroads in their life. Perhaps they are unemployed or in need of a new career. Or maybe they’re feeling paralyzed by a health challenge or trapped in a toxic relationship. And many people today seem stuck in an endless cycle of negative emotions, such as fear, anger, or depression.
No matter what the cause may be, it’s no fun to be stuck.…