Kathy Borders 
God’s goal is to develop perseverance in His children, along with proven character and ultimately, hope. This life and its hardships won’t last long, but the glory that awaits is eternal. The Lord controls and sets limits on our burdens so they don’t overwhelm us. His goal is not to destroy us, but to make … Read more
What interest you more-who Jesus is or what He can do? Sadly, many are more concerned with what He can give rather than what He can do. When Jesus walked the earth, the crowds often sought Him out for what He could do for them. Many wanted healing, miracles and other things. Some even tried … Read more
If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, God’s spirit is at work in you whether you feel his presence or not. He is constantly conforming Christians to the image of the Savior and the evidence of this transformation is known as the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness … Read more
When times get tough, we often tend to wonder why. We may even ask questions like, why is this happening to me? Sometimes we don’t get an answer. However, scripture gives us a foundation from which to view difficulties. God’s word tells us that we live in a fallen world full of sinful people. So … Read more
Some people feel like good deeds are like “get out of hell free” cards. An individual is not condemned by God because of things he or she does. Condemnation has to do with a person’s heart and their sinful state. In other words, having a nature turned away from God. We all have a rebellious … Read more
Contentment is a quality seen in very few people. Society is always offering new items, gadgets and upgrades that promise pleasure, comfort and satisfaction. However, no material goods ever live up to that promise long term. Many keep falling for the lies instead of relaxing in the certainty of Jesus who is our ultimate provider. … Read more
God is real. He has great power. However, He will not manifest that power in the ways you need Him to until He sees the motion of your life in faith. If there is no movement, His power lies dormant even though it’s there to be accessed at any time. It’s in living a life … Read more
Have you ever thought, I can’t take this anymore or I give up? These phrases have the power to change the direction of our life. We need to understand that Satan and his angels can tempt us to stop waiting on God. They are constantly seeking people to distract and devour. The enemy always tries … Read more
We have all had spiritually dry seasons. We sometimes desire a renewed relationship with God. We will try reading the latest devotionals that people talk about. We may even buy new worship music or attend spiritual conferences to reconnect or enhance our growth. These methods may temporarily help but they are not infallible. They might … Read more
Jealousy is an emotion of displeasure over someone else’s good fortune. Constantly comparing ourselves to others leads to resentment and bitterness. If these negative emotions remain unchecked, they can poison our relationships. They can eventually flare into suspicion, anger and hostility. This is what happened to King Saul. His jealousy caused him to distrust David, … Read more
