fbpx

Onward, (Wounded) Christian Soldiers?

Sabine Barig-Gould apologized for the famous English hymn “Onward, Christian Soldiers” he wrote in 1865. Why? For writing it so quickly that some of its lines were “faulty.” He permitted hymnbook compilers to change some of the lyrics, such as...

How to Get Off the Emotional Roller Coaster

We are emotional beings. God gave us emotions—and God Himself has emotions. Our emotions can be a great motivator at times and a great enemy at other times. Think about it for a minute. Sometimes we feel joyful; sometimes we grieve. Sometimes we feel bold;...

A Humble Warning to the Spiritually Proud Preacher

The first and worst cause of error that prevails in our day is spiritual pride. So said Jonathan Edwards, a preacher, theologian and missionary to Native Americans who lived in the 1700s. Edwards went on to say that spiritual pride is the main door by which the devil...

When People You Love Become Stumbling Blocks

Stumbling blocks. You don’t want to be one. And you don’t want them in your life, either. But what do you do when the stumbling block comes from someone you love dearly, or from someone with whom you know you are called to labor in God’s Kingdom? In...

Handling Manipulation God’s Way

I was reading a bit from RT Kendall's book called “All's Well That Ends Well.” It struck me, so I wanted to share it with you. Here it goes: Once when Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau came in from the open country, famished. He said to Jacob,...

Practicing the Presence of God (Third Letter)

For a soldier friend whom he encourages to trust in God. WE have a GOD who is infinitely gracious, and knows all our wants. I always thought that He would reduce you to extremity. He will come in His own time, and when you least expect it. Hope in Him more than ever:...

Practicing the Presence of God (Second Letter)

By Brother Lawrence Difference between himself and others. * Faith alone consistently and persistently. * Deprecates this state being considered a delusion. NOT finding my manner of life in books, although I have no difficulty about it, yet, for greater security, I...

Practicing the Presence of God (First Letter)

By Brother Lawrence How the habitual sense of God’s Presence was found. SINCE you desire so earnestly that I should communicate to you the method by which I arrived at that habitual sense of GOD’s Presence, which our LORD, of His mercy, has been pleased to...

Stop Trying So Hard to Humble Yourself!

“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”—1 Peter 5:6-7 We’ve tried as we might to humble ourselves by responding the right way when folks treat us the wrong...

What Would You Give Up for Christ?

I hope that question provokes you. But don’t answer it too quickly. I remember a time in my Christian walk where God asked me a pointed question: “Are you willing to pay the price to go where I want to take you?” Just as I was about to answer the question with a “Yes,...

How to Develop Endurance in Trials

I recently went through one of the biggest trials of my life. I'm sure you know what it's like. Sometimes it feels like the entire world is crashing all around you. Sometimes you feel helpless to do much about it. Of course, that's not true. We're not helpless. And,...

Facing Down Satan the Tempter

What to do when the devil comes and tempts you to sabotage your destiny. Satan has many names – the Evil One, the Father of Lies, the Accuser of the Brethren. These are all aspects of his wicked character. But one of his names – the Tempter – describes the allure of...

The Top-to-bottom Faith Examination

What in the world is happening? It’s a trial – and not just any brand of trial. A raging fiery tribulation. A top to bottom faith examination. A fruit inspection. You are on audition for God on the way to the next level. You were walking by faith and not by sight down...

My Interview with Joyce Meyer

Just call her Joyce. That’s the way Joyce Meyer, one of the world’s leading practical Bible teachers, likes it. God launched Joyce Meyer into ministry over 30 years ago at a time when female Bible teachers were not en vogue. Over the past three decades, God has used...

Flesh, Frustration, Feelings and Grace

Is life’s daily grind discouraging you? Then discover how to think, speak and act like God during the midst of your frustrations. If maturity is the ability to think, speak and act on your feelings within the bounds of dignity, then the measure of maturity is how...

Joy (Bliss, Glee & Jubilance) in the Journey

The Kingdom of God is righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost. That joy is our strength. Whether you are running full speed ahead, walking by faith one day at a time, or just doing your best to crawl to the next rest stop, the apostolic road is full of detours....

Soothing Rhythms of Grace

If you’ve ever been weary, you are in good company. Moses grew weary of holding up his hands when the Israelites battled the Amalekites (Exodus 17:11-13). Job grew weary in the midst of his heart wrenching trial (Job 10:1). And David grew so weary with his groaning...

Are You a Modern-Day Wise Man?

When Jesus was born in Bethlehem three wise men came from the east to Jerusalem looking for the King of Glory. They saw His star in the east and they came to worship Immanuel, God with us (Matthew 2:1-2). There’s something notable about this passage of Scripture....

Message to the Slumbering Church

I read this in the Christian Post: “The other day I heard a well-meaning Bible-prophecy radio minister trying to use a very cryptic Bible text to prove that a recent series of terrorist attacks in Israel were specifically predicted in Scripture! These guys read the...

How to Defeat the Devil

How to defeat the devil. It’s something we’d all like to know how to do, right? Well, the truth is Jesus already defeated the devil for us. So the issue isn’t really defeating the devil, it’s resisting him and overcoming his temptations that lead us into sin where we...
Translate »
X