Can you mess up God’s plans for your life?

“God is not caught off guard by your decisions. “ How did I end up here? Maybe I should have chosen a different path… Maybe I shouldn’t have taken this job… Maybe I shouldn’t have dated that person… Maybe I…   There’s a sinking feeling when you start second guessing a decision you’ve made. Sometimes in life, your circumstances might seem like a mess created by choices you made weeks, months, or even years earlier. It’s natural to think… “Did I miss out on God’s plans for me?  Did God have a great plan for my life, but I messed it…

How to Spot a Lie

“It didn’t sound like a lie!” If you knew it was a lie, would you continue to believe it? We are quick to assume we would never believe a lie.  But sadly, we all fall prey to a few or more lies every day.  The problem is that we don’t see them for what they really are.   It Didn’t Sound Like a Lie! Our enemy, also known as the “Father of Lies,” has spent thousands of years perfecting his craft.  And to make matters worse, he has already dealt with countless versions of people just like you.  He knows…

“The Shack” or Not?

Fiction or Blasphemy?  “Best book ever!” or “Straight from hell!”? The book “The Shack” has stirred up much controversy since being published.  With the impending release of the movie, the firestorm of opinions seems to have been freshly stirred up.  So should you read the book, watch the movie, or avoid both as a person of strong conviction? Strong Pillars Throughout the Old and New Testaments, God clearly reveals Himself.  Using a variety of literary styles, He gives us many vibrant and definitive statements about Himself.  As we examine these statements as a whole, we are able to form a…