Author: CWPATTERSON2

The words that come out of your mouth are indicators of the condition of your heart. Too often, we fail to realize how powerful our words are. But think about it. We are made in the image of the God who spoke creation into being. Our words are powerful not because of what we say,… Read more

We are visual creatures and must be aware of what the Bible calls the lust of the eyes. (1 John 2:16) This is our desire for the things of this world. The Bible, however, tells us to walk by faith and not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7) If we are too distracted looking at all… Read more

The Bible is clear that believing comes by first hearing the Gospel. Romans 10:17 says: “So, then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” (‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭17‬ ‭NKJV‬‬) What you hear has a significant impact on what you believe in your heart and in turn, how you act out on that belief.… Read more

Our hearts, not the physical muscle pumping blood through our bodies, but the heart of our being that makes up our desires, thoughts, and motivations is frequently referenced in the Bible. With so much capacity that the heart holds, Proverbs gives this wisdom: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from… Read more

My most popular Instagram post starts with the words:  “Bible Study is self-care.” If we’re not careful, we can often look at Bible study as one more thing to check off our to-do list, but I’ve found that Bible study is not what we do for God; it’s what we do with God. In Matthew 4:4, Jesus… Read more

A soft heart is not a weak heart, which is why the Bible speaks against having a hard heart. Please know that I get it, this world we live in is a petri dish for growing hard hearts, but we don’t have to let it harden ours. Ezekiel 36:26 tells us: “And I will give… Read more

The dangerous thing about unforgiveness and resentment is that it does more harm to us than the person we are holding those negative feelings against. I remember after a really ugly breakup when I was younger being so angry and really seeking the Lord for help about it. The Lord led me to James 1:20… Read more

When we are unable to sympathize with others, we usually judge them and forget that we too are susceptible to any sin, hardship, or suffering. 1 John 3:17 tells us: “But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?”… Read more

King David was considered a man after God’s own heart, (1 Samuel 13:14) yet the scriptures are very open and truthful about many of his shortcomings. His adultery, murder, pride, and many scandals within his household. David was far from perfect, but he acknowledged it and repented of it.  When the prophet Nathan confronts David… Read more

While on a boat with His disciples in Mark 8:1-20, Jesus used an example of unleavened bread to share a lesson with His disciples about sins’ ability to spread so they may be watchful as not to end up like the Pharisees who were so focused on religion and not a sincere relationship with God.… Read more