The world perceives the church as an observer and a “yes-man” for government leaders. They don’t take the church seriously in shaping society’s values. This is in direct contrast to Mary, Queen of Scots, who said, “I fear the prayers of John Knox more than I fear all the armies on the face of the…
James explains how to gain a life-giving faith. Those who persevere joyfully in trials, study and apply God’s word, love their rich and poor neighbors, express good works through their faith, praise God with their tongue and choose heavenly wisdom gain spiritual maturity, receive crown of life, express pure religion, show mercy and active faith, prevent…
How do you lead people toward wisdom? First, trust in God’s plan to destroy evil; claim God’s promises in His word through prayer; pray intensely expecting God to answer prayer for insight to overcome evil powers; and instruct people to know God, be wise and purified knowing He wins in the end. Trust in God’s…
“Satan’s arsenal consists of such things as fear, worry, doubt, and self-pity. Every one of these weapons robs us of peace and leaves us troubled inside. Do you want to discern where the enemy is coming against you? In the network of your relationships, wherever you do not have peace, you have war. Conversely, wherever…
The preceding chapters in 2 Kings 16-20 show how a single-minded focus prepares yourself to equip the next generation by trusting in God, prayer, meditation on God’s word, walking in truth and using insights and resources to spiritually equip them to meet future challenges. The character of leadership determines to a large degree whether people…
The world needs men and women……. a.. who cannot be bought; b.. whose word is their bond; c.. who put character above wealth; d.. who possess opinions and a will; e.. who are larger than their vocations; f.. who do not hesitate to take chances; g.. who will not lose their individuality in a crowd;…
God comes to you during your most vulnerable times. I’m thankful God doesn’t hold grudges. When you suffer the loss of a loved one, God visits you. When you experience evil unjustly, God visits you. When you have sinned and don’t serve it, God visits you. No matter how I feel, God is always faithful,…