Nikao (verb)/nik-ah'-o/ (Greek) To conquer, triumph, overcome, to be victorious
In our world today, there is so much to worry about – mass shootings, natural disasters, famines, diseases, wars and political divides. This along with our own struggles and internal stressors, can be a lot to take in at any given moment. But, when we get overwhelmed with life, who or what do we run to for comfort? Who…
One day recently, I had a dream that I kept saying yes to people, and it turned out detrimental to my mental health. Before this dream, I remember being so concerned with kindness. But kindness, for me, equated to people pleasing and avoiding all conflict. After that dream, something just clicked, and I realized that…
I’ve been feeling slightly nervous/anxious lately about the future. With all the political tension, frequent violence, war preparations, etc… it’s been hard to watch and read the news without feeling that something is about to happen. Recently, as I began feeling overwhelmed by these fears of the future, I knew I needed to go to…
Have you ever heard the saying, “The battle is won or lost in your mind?” The more I hear and think about these words, the more I realize the truth in them. How many times do we set our minds on a goal or a dream, to later forget it or decide not to do…
One of the beautiful, sweet and unique things we get to experience as Christians is God’s presence. Sometimes it just hits us out of nowhere like when we’re driving, working or just going through daily life. Other times we’re ushered into it through worship and prayer. Sometimes we see it in action through miracles, signs…
I have a love-hate relationship with criticism. However, I’m learning that criticism, when done with love, creates the pressure necessary to be even more creative, more knowledgeable and more prepared. Critiques allow us to push past what we thought was good and be great. Perfection is a lie, and the sooner we listen to those…
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us …” (Ephesians 3:20 NIV) God truly does what no one can think of or imagine. All throughout every book in the Bible, and throughout our own lives, God shows…
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Before we go any further on this blog. Before we write any more devotionals about anything, I just want to pause for a second and present the Gospel (the good news of God) to those who have never accepted Jesus, and to those who believe in God, but are…
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A few years ago, I settled in my heart to forgive someone I hated for about ten years. After years of thinking I had finally forgiven, I soon realized I still harbored hate for a person who was and is one of the most important people in my life.…
Merry Christmas!! I pray this is a time of gratefulness and joyfulness for you and your family.
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