Has God called you to the work of the ministry, such as preaching, teaching or church leadership? All of us should want to succeed in what we do for the Lord. So, what is the key to success in Christian ministry? Some may say that’s an …
No matter what type of local church you are looking for these days you can probably find it. All you have to do is Google “churches near me.” Even within Christendom, increasingly more divergent teachings exist among us. That does not mean the place of worship …
Some believers need to stir up the gift of God in themselves. Does that apply to you? Remember how it was when you first became saved and how it radically changed your life? I sure do. I remember the first Bible I read after I became …
It’s possible to be so focused on serving the Lord or on the busyness of life that you fail to take proper care of your physical body. I am certainly not the most qualified person to preach to others about that. Most of my 40-plus years …
Let’s face it; no Christian in his right mind gets up one day and says, “I just want to fail. Make a mess of my life. Bring myself to an open shame. I want to bring reproach upon the gospel.” Yet we know moral failure happens …
The Bible says God can make all things work together for our good (Romans 8:28). A key phrase in this claim is “all things.” Think about how profound that statement is—God can make ALL the divergent pieces in your life work together for your good. Have …
Imagine this: You just left the doctor’s office, and you received devastating news about your health. Or you just received an e-mail at work announcing that the company you have worked for the past twenty years will close in three months. How about this one: your …
Has God called you to an area of ministry work but fear has you bound? In this post, I am speaking especially to those who feel called to preach, to teach, do missionary work, lead small study groups, or the like. If fear is a problem …
Why do Christians make such a big deal about the Word of God? Many unbelievers can’t understand that. Why do we like coming to church and hearing someone preach from the Bible? Why do we get up early before going to work so we can read …
No one in his right mind wants to suffer in life. We all want the good things life has to offer. That is one of the great motivations for getting up each morning. A misconception exists among some that once a sinner repents of his sins …
