There’s a fierce battle being fought within every believer every day. The winner of that battle will shape your life and your future. Good character matters, but it develops differently than you think.

While Christ has set us free, we struggle to live free. Paul helps us understand the incredible implications of being adopted as God‘s child—no longer slaves to religious legalism or to our impulses—in his timeless letter of Galatians.

What does it mean to be a Christian? Is the gospel just another religion, or is there a significant difference? This powerful message from Galatians gives us clear answers we need to navigate this current spiritual climate.

No matter how good life with God can be, many threats remain that can spoil it. The conclusion of Joshua provides needed cautions to help us stay vigilant and protect the blessings we’ve been given.

What are you hoping for? Waiting is hard, but God’s promises are rock solid. Gain some encouragement from the story of Caleb in Josh. 14.

Our lives are full of decisions. If we fail to truly seek God’s guidance in important decisions, we may easily be deceived by our misperceptions and miss out on blessings intended for us. Yet, God is gracious and will work out his good plans even when we mess up.

It’s easy to get lulled to sleep spiritually. A sure sign is when we get sloppy and inconsistent in our obedience to God, often putting our desires above his commands. But that spells trouble, and the best and most lasting blessings can only be received through a fully surrendered heart.

If you are chasing the life you hope for and God is an afterthought, you’ve got it backwards. Start with your consecration to him and see how life falls into place.