refined by the fire

when God pauses?

Have you ever felt like you were right on the edge of a breakthrough—something truly life-changing—only to experience silence from God just before it happens? In this episode, we explore what it means when God seems quiet during pivotal moments.  This is simply a test of our heart posture and faith. How do we respond when things don't unfold the way we hoped? Join us as we dive into the books of Exodus and Proverbs to uncover wisdom for these waiting seasons.

not of this world.

As children of God, we are called to live a life set apart. Does that mean we are to walk around acting like we're greater than anyone else? No. However, we are held to a higher standard. That standard is to love like Christ, share the good news with others, and live life in a way that is pleasing to God rather than society.  Pulling scripture from the books of Proverbs, Galatians, and 1 & 2 Corinthians.

God will restore all.

"So let's not get tired of doing good, for at just the right time you will reap a harvest if you do not give up." - Galatians 6:9 Following Christ does come with a price: giving up our old lives, in exchange for an eternal one. Unfortunately, that means that we will also lose some of the things that may have once brought us comfort. If God is asking you to give up something, know that He has an even better replacement. So let me ask you, what is it that God is asking you to give up?  Diving into the books of Job and Isaiah.

no longer bound.

Okay, Jesus paid the ultimate price for our sins; but are we truly walking in that freedom? Do we realize that all who belong to Christ have the ability to step on the head of the enemy? Just because we have the ultimate victory over sin does not mean we won't be tempted, we just have to remember this one truth: we are no. longer. bound.  Diving into the books of Romans, 2 Corinthians, Colossians, James, and 1 John.

the enemy: the ultimate gaslighter.

"Did God really say...?" a question you might hear when things aren't playing out exactly how you imagined. It's important that we understand that the enemy is the father of lies, and that he has one sinister goal: to kill, steal, and destroy. As God takes you through the refinement process, you will grow in Godly wisdom, discernment, and discipline, all of which enable you to stand against the weapons formed against you sent from the enemy. Learning to take negative thoughts captive, and replace those thoughts with the truth of Jesus Christ are crucial steps to walking boldly into the things that The Lord has spoken over your life.