People are experiencing much loss since the coronavirus like jobs, health, finances, travel, school, and normal lifestyle choices. We see much uncertainty, fear, and anxiety since the coronavirus pandemic. Paul wrote in Philippians 3:7 that everything is
What are some principles that contribute to answered prayer? Luke 18 says the number one principle is “don’t lose heart.” Many times, I lost heart praying for dad because he never wanted to listen about matters of faith.
Sociologists Christian Smith and Melinda Lundquist Denton wrote in their book, Soul Searching, that many people live what they call, Moralistic Therapeutic Deism. Faith is reduced to rules for a happy life, religion is a self-help tool, and God is a remov
Our busyness not only hurts us physically, mentally, and emotionally, but also spiritually. It weakens physical health, robs the soul of peace, and prevents ministry to others. More importantly, we lose reward in heaven. Let’s look at Luke 6 for perspecti
Patience and Perseverance
It takes many hours to catch a fish. The same is true in sharing our faith. Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in the synagogues, preaching good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness (severe pain, demon-
To see prosperity and influence, one must acknowledge God’s reign, confess sins, exalt Him, humble yourself, trust His sovereignty and protection, and worship the King of Kings. Then God’s kingdom will come in His time to remove prideful leaders and enable you to endure trials. Acknowledge God’s Reign and Confess SinsDaniel revealed to Nebuchadnezzar in…
“A servant’s job is to do all he can to make life better for others – to free them to be everything they can be. A servant’s first interest is not in himself but others. Servanthood is a loving choice we make to minister to others” (Gayle Erwin). You serve others by seeking their spiritual…
In order to develop a biblical worldview, speak against false teaching, transform mindsets by repenting of idols in your heart, use your fame to help the poor and needy, refuse trusting in human strategies, repent and get a new heart and spirit, serve and obey God so the world can see Him, and be broken…
“We are locked in a battle. This is not a friendly, gentleman’s discussion. It is a life and death conflict between the spiritual hosts of wickedness and those who claim the name of Christ” (Francis A. Schaeffer). God loves, redeems, blesses, fights and provides before He humbles so you do not take personal credit and…
Many institutions in society including government, business, education and even the church suffer because leadership is corrupt without integrity. This section in Prov. 25-26 shows how to establish righteous leadership: be humble, do research, practice timely speech, achieve perceptive relationships, seek God’s honor, reject foolish behavior and reject lies. Be Humble and Do ResearchIt is…
“Perhaps if there were more of that intense distress for souls that leads to tears, we should more frequently see the results we desire. Sometimes it may be that while we are complaining of the hardness of the hearts of those we are seeking to benefit, the hardness of our own hearts and our feeble…
People try various strategies in dealing with their extreme pain. These include over-eating, smoking, alcohol, drugs, sex, busyness, television, social media, and accomplishments. Israel experienced severe pain when Babylon conquered and removed them from Jerusalem, the place where God dwelt. God shared an alternative strategy in dealing with extreme pain. We wept by the…