That little hunch or fleeting notion might have been palpable, like a crystal-clear dream, vision, thought, or even small voice. Ever get those spiritual inclinations that seem so vivid yet ridiculously risky, hard, or seemingly impossible? But they seem so right. “Was… Read More ›
There are discouraging and even tragic events in life where one’s faith is tested and stretched to breaking points. The story of Horatio Spafford is a painful example of one that yet encourages us today with the story behind the authoring… Read More ›
We make them every year. Resolute promises to ourselves to be different starting on January 1 of a New Year. As if there’s magic at the stroke of midnight. What’s a Christian to do? ♦ We’ve all made New Year’s… Read More ›
There are 3 simple duties that men, as husbands to their wives, should be doing daily. How easy to forget; how unfortunate to do so. ♦ In the context of justifying my very busy recent business schedule, a Bible passage from… Read More ›
The first Thanksgiving in 1621 was celebrated with gratefulness for God’s provisions and survival, including a “special instrument sent of God…” ♦ In the days before America was founded, an American Indian named Tisquantum (Squanto for short) would travel across the… Read More ›
It’s sometimes hard to see beyond your children’s here and now. But they do grow up and the visions you convey to young minds have powerful implications. All the more so if you’re a person of prayer. ♦ In her broken… Read More ›
If God is so good, then why do we still feel so bad, even sad? What’s really keeping a person from a life of real joy and happiness? ♦ Ok. So if one is loved by God and God is good,… Read More ›
The Biblical letter to the Romans, written by the Apostle Paul, makes a powerful presentation of the Christian Gospel and a case for the world’s need for God. And it merely takes faith, like that of a child. ♦ The Apostle… Read More ›
I’ve got a plan. You’ve got a plan. We all have a wonderful plan for our life. How come it sometimes doesn’t seem to work out the way we want? ♦ It’s part of our get-ahead culture to plan and prepare,… Read More ›
Can we really hear from God or do you have to be some kind of modern-day prophet? How can I really know God if it’s only a one-way conversation? ♦ It’s a question one will wonder or even ask when confronted… Read More ›
You never know the impact your prayers and friendship can have over the course of a lifetime, sometimes well beyond what you can see or even imagine. Truth has a way of catching up with all of us. ♦ The small… Read More ›
It’s natural to think that our status, money, sincerity, good actions, and even acknowledgement of God and religious principles can earn us credibility and points in this life and beyond. ♦ A young and successful man of stature and faith seeks… Read More ›
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