Jesus taught a parable about the seed and the sower (see Matthew 13:3-8). In summary, a farmer goes about sowing seed. The seeds fall on four kinds of ground. The yield of the seeds is a function of the ground on which they fall. This parable …
When God saved us, He gave us everything we need to develop a strong relationship with Him. But realizing such a relationship with God is not happenstance. In fact, it’s possible to be a genuine Christian and still feel far from God. I have met a …
I serve as the pastor for the English-speaking members of a Korean Full Gospel church. One Sunday evening, my wife and I had dinner with two couples who attend that church. The wives were Korean, and their husbands were white Americans. Both wives spoke English fluently. …
Repentance literally means to “perceive afterwards.” Hence, the word denotes a change of mind subsequent to some event(s) or experience(s). From a biblical standpoint, repentance is a change of mind that results in a turning of one’s heart to God. Consider these words of Apostle Peter …
The world would have us to believe that the “good” guys always finish last. Some of us know someone who appears to personify that saying. Through their cheating or unlawful deeds, they seem to get ahead in life first. That’s why it is vital that …
Sometimes, a simple event in life can teach you a powerful lesson. Or it can underscore important biblical truths. I had such an experience several years ago. It underscored the importance of individual church involvement. I started showing symptoms of what turned out to be a …
Consider the faith of Abraham. In his day, he didn’t have access to Bibles like we do. He didn’t have the benefit of fellowshipping with other believers. He was not even brought up in a family that knew God. But all of us can learn some …
