Live for the glory of God
Does it seem ironic to you that in a time when we have free access to the Bible, in dozens of translations and media format; that at a time when we have free access to Bible study resources that people used to spend good money for, such as Bible dictionaries, concordances, and commentaries, we are […]
The Book of 1st Samuel starts off with a somber tone. Eli is the priest, his sons are out of control, they don’t know God, and they are robbing God of the sacrifices people bring. The son of Hannah, Samuel, is called to ministry at a young age and immediately God speaks to him that […]
I wrote this post in March of 2017, and it quickly became one of my most popular posts. If you scroll down and read the comments, you’ll see two extremes: those who love the post and those who really had a difficult time getting past the original title: “All Christians Don’t Go to Heaven”. In […]
My heart sank as I read the exciting email. A dear friend was writing me to thank me for my prayers. God had answered and the situation was resolved. While I was elated for her that God had come through, as I knew He would, I felt guilty that I hadn’t given the situation as […]
As we near the Halloween season, many questions are raised about whether one ought to celebrate it or not. For some these questions extend even beyond Halloween, encompassing Christmas and Easter, in an effort to distance themselves from all things pagan. If we were to distance ourselves from all things pagan we’d barely be able […]
We’ve been on a journey to discovering how to become mature believers in Christ. In this current climate we find ourselves in as the Evangelical church, it is apparent that there is a distinct lack of spiritual maturity in the body. Not just in the congregation that fills the pews each Sunday, but in leadership. […]
I never thought I’d be writing a post like this. When people would talk about chronic illness, I’d hear “I’m a whiny, lazy, hypochondriac”. Judgmental much? But that was me, a little unfeeling and whole lot judgmental. I was like this, even toward myself. In 2006 I visited the doctor because I was sick, worn […]
Have you ever thought you were the only one who falls asleep while you pray? Well, let not your heart be troubled, my friend. When I surveyed my readers earlier this year the overwhelming majority of them said that one of the biggest challenges they faced in prayer was staying awake. Right up there with […]
Its always a little hard to know how to respond to a friend when she’s had a miscarriage. The volatile mixture of sorrow, loss and hormones can make you feel like you’re wandering into a field of land mines, and one wrong move could just blow the whole thing to kingdom come. But it’s not […]
Where is the balance between Christian maturity and legalism? This is a question I’ve asked myself many times over the years as I’ve recognized the benefit and beauty of Christian maturity as well as the danger of legalism. We live in a time in Church history when the worldly philosophies of “Do what makes you […]
Have you tried to memorize Scripture, but got discouraged because you found it hard to stay consistent? Maybe you got stuck on a difficult verse and took a break, but never got started again. If this is you, then you’re in the right place, because today I want to give you an opportunity to turn […]
