We often talk about faith, because “without faith it’s impossible to please God.” (Hebrews 11:6) We know that we receive all that God has for us by faith. (“Through faith and patience we inherit the promises”). (Hebrews 6:12). It pleases our Father to bless us with His presence and all…
Do you like mysteries? I do. In fact, it seems that quite a few people do, since billions of dollars are spent every year publishing books and producing TV shows or movies which feature mysteries. Well, do you know what was the greatest mystery of all time? It was a…
We know that we need to have faith in God to live our lives to the fullest. People talk about that often. But how do we get it? Where does faith come from? Faith is a natural outgrowth of meditating on the word of God – the Bible. Romans 10:17…
Do you know someone who is an extravagant believer? I mean someone who holds back nothing as they expect God’s hand in their lives. I don’t mean someone who is foolish, but someone who knows that God can accomplish what we can never do on our own. Are you such…
David has to be one of the most remarkable personalities of the Bible, a person after God’s own heart. We know him as the great king of Israel during some of its most glorious days. Yet he didn’t start out as an heir to the throne. In fact he started…
If we look at the world and then we look at ourselves, we certainly could be discouraged. But when we look at our Father, the Creator of the Universe, the all-knowing one, our perception changes. We get centered again; ready for action. The good news for us is that we…
Do You Hear God Speaking? Do you realize that God is speaking today? He is speaking and He is making His message clear to those who will listen. The problem is that most people are not listening. People are listening to celebrities, news anchors, co-workers, friends, and relatives, but not…
Are you a real Christian? That may seem like a strange question. What does an “unreal” Christian look like and who could possibly be one? In Matthew 6:1-18, Jesus talked to the crowd about just such a thing. He said to beware of “practicing their righteousness before men to be…
The Bible calls believers to live a life reflective of God’s character, and one of the clearest ways that can be done is by displaying fruit of the Spirit. Found in Galatians 5:22-23, those fruits are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Each one is a…
In the fast-paced world we live in, spiritual practices can be easily cast aside. But to those wanting to delve more profoundly into their relationship with God, Bible study and meditation are basic practices that anchor us into truth, wisdom, and spiritual growth. It’s more than reading words on a…
