By Gena Barnhill @BarnhillGena Lie: Past mistakes determine your future. Truth: I am a new creation in Christ. My past mistakes don’t determine my future because the Lord has forgiven me and set me free from guilt and shame (2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:8–9).   Believing the lie that past mistakes determine your future holds us […]

By Gena Barnhill @BarnhillGena Truth: I can overcome the lie that I can’t beat this and do all things by faith in Christ Jesus who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13; 1 John 5:4). Lie: I can’t beat this. Jacob approached Pastor John after the church service, his hands shaking and feet shuffling from side to side. […]

By Gena Barnhill @BarnhillGena Lie: I can’t forgive those who hurt me. Truth: I can forgive because Christ has forgiven me (Ephesians 4:32). Are you familiar with the inspiring story of Corrie ten Boom? Corrie’s incredible journey of forgiveness is a compelling reminder of the transformative power of God’s grace. It empowers us to forgive, […]

By Gena Barnhill @BarnhillGena The Lie: God will not forgive me for falling into temptation. The Truth: God promises to forgive me when I confess my mistakes (Romans 8:1; 1 John 1:9). The false belief that God will not forgive me for past mistakes and failures is a devastating lie from the enemy designed to […]

by Gena Barnhill @BarnhillGena Have you wondered what God says about failure or been burdened with the thought that you are a failure? Let’s examine this lie and God’s truth. Lie: I am a failure. Truth: God’s truth is I am a conqueror who can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Romans 8:37; Philippians […]