In Psalm 40:1-3, King David spoke about being lifted by God from a terrible and desolate pit. Some people with mental illness use this phrase to describe their symptoms. There is a difference between situational sadness and mental health conditions that hinder our ability to recover on our own. When someone is in a desolate […]

The Bible has much to say about our minds because maintaining good mental and emotional health enables us to enjoy life, build meaningful relationships, excel in our careers and personal endeavors, conquer challenges, stay productive, keep learning and developing, and make a positive difference in the lives of others. God can work in us so […]

Humans, left to themselves cannot understand anything God has in store for those who love Him. But, if we have saving faith in Jesus Christ, we can know because we have the mind of Christ (John 1:12-13). His mind is the anointed mind. So, all we need to do is let the mind of Christ Jesus […]

While at Mars Hill in Athens, Paul delivered a message widely praised as a model by many scholars, commentators, and preachers. Unfortunately, there were no miracles, but a few people were saved (Acts 17). When Paul moved on to Corinth, he did not deliver the same eloquent message as he did at Mars Hill (Acts […]

God is doing more than we could have hoped or imagined in the RiverLife Wilmington journey. We are all the body of Christ and all have a part to play in God’s work in the world. What are your gifts? Ask the Lord to show you your gifts and agree with Him to use your […]

Our thoughts and actions directly result from what is in our hearts (Proverbs 4:23). It is essential to protect our hearts by being careful about what we allow to enter and dwell there, and our minds play a critical role in this process. They act as a gateway that either opens or closes, allowing or […]

The Apostle Paul provided us with certain attitudes and motivations that should be present in all expressions of the Holy Spirit in the Church, particularly in prophecy (as stated in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7). By keeping these guidelines in mind, we can improve how people perceive prophetic ministry and overcome their doubts and negative attitudes toward […]