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 …
You don’t always know the will of God when you pray. That is true no matter how long you have been a Christian. Perhaps that’s an unsettling statement to some of you. But I’ll say it again. You don’t always know the will of God. According …
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 …
I know something about parenting. My wife and I have six children. Currently, they are all over 30 years old except our youngest son who is 23. As I reflect on my children and then on my childhood, I am convinced that Christian parenting is increasingly …
Hebrews, chapter 11, mentions some great men and women of faith. This chapter cites some of the great things they did—by or through faith. These men and women are excellent examples of the transforming power of faith. Many people confuse merely believing with having faith in …
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 …
