What about Christmas makes you merry? Every year we hear a Christmas message, and songs, but are we just trying to manufacture an emotion or trying to force a positive mindset to get through this season? I am determined for us to have the Merriest Christmas this year, not because we are looking forward to a lottery ticket or a loved one coming back, but because of a reality that changes me from having to muddle through the season to having a hope fueled life. Ready for the best Christmas of your life? Stay right here, your word is on it's way.

This morning is a morning unlike any other, this is a morning God is calling you to a covenant commitment. The time is now, the invitation is yours and the promise is sure. To not chose is still making a decision. This is not just a gospel call, but a call to authentic walk, authentic freedom, a call to see the brokenness that God has set you free from and not go back to the familiar idols, this is a choice that changes destiny. I also have to warn you, this is not a message for those that want to play holy, play victim, play games with God, this is a message for those who are broken and need a call to action into victory. Stay tuned if this is you, your word is on it's way.

Satan's fall stemmed from pride that envied God's glory and greatness. Are you letting the enemy steal God's glory in your life by allowing other's envy erode your hope? Too many believers fail to recognize that we are not called to coddle envy and pride, not only are we to remove it from our lives, we also need to protect ourselves from those who are fueled with envy. Can you spot them in your life? If you are under attack, you will find envy lurking around. Today we unveil the blindness of envy and reveal the attack of envy. This is a message to set the captive free! He who has ears, let him hear!

Most people are not aware of the envy in their lives, let alone the effects of it. But they most certainly feel the outcome of their envy but will credit it to other factors that only give birth to.. you guessed it, more envy. You might be bleeding in areas that you aren't aware of, the book of Proverbs is more than ancient or divine wisdom, it is a mirror for our minds, heart, and ultimately our souls. Today in chapter 23 of Proverbs we embark on a journey that points us towards the effects of envy. If you are experiencing hopelessness, there is a possibility that there is envy lurking in the shadows. Get your bible, get a notepad, and get ready for The Holy Spirit to begin His surgery on your soul.

Have you ever been tied up, tangled? No, I'm not talking about hair, but tied up and tangled in a bad financial investment, maybe in a relationship you regret getting into, or what about a spiritual slumber that you have gotten tangled up in? Proverbs 22 begins a section of 30 "do nots" that challenges the knots you've got tangled up in. Stayed tuned, the great detangler, Jesus, is here to set you free.

We all have our own perspectives on life, on success and on morality. But where do we get our perspectives from? Is it culture, country or from Christ? It is possible for us, even with good intentions, to wander off into a life that is far from Jesus, while claiming to be attached to The Vine. What are the trellis' you are building your life on? Proverbs 22 is where we are going to be today - this is a "get the old out, and bring in the new" kind of message. Get ready, this is going to be great!

Have you ever slept through an alarm? I have and I can still remember the frantic hurry that follows after you realize that you were asleep for way longer than you intended to. Our spiritual life at times wanders off and we spiritually can fall asleep if we aren't mindful of the spiritual "alarm clocks" that was warning you to wake up! Today we bring our study in the book of James to a close and look at the final warning James gives believers who are wandering off, or dozing off. How do you rate your spiritual awakeness? Good? Bad? Asleep? Lets put it to the test and see if you are on the path, or have wandered off in your drowsiness.

What is your prayer life like? Is it exclamations without transformations? Is it chart topping in lyrics but lacks the power to topple hell? is it doctrinally sound but detached from The Divine because we focus on being correct over being connected? James gives us 3 commands that cause us to examine and exercise the power in prayer. Does your prayer have power? Stay tuned, more power coming your way as we examine The Prayer That Works from James 5.

Every single person who has ever lived and will ever live will admit that the world could do with more patience. But isn't it funny how everyone wants others to be patient with them, but fails to see that we also need patience with others, this problem with patience is not something that medication, self help of rest can fix, this is a spiritual problem and the answer is the fruit of The Spirit. Today I want to challenge you form God's Word to cultivate the fruit of...wait for it.... Patience!

Will you take a 5 day challenge with me to be mindful to cultivate Spirit fueled patience? Stay tuned I'll tell you more.