Imbalanced Prayer
Praying for ourselves and for others is something God commands us to do. Here some ways we should intercede.
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The One Always by Your Side
Having major surgery is no small feat, even in the best of hospitals. When I thought about how blessed I was to have a private nurse at my side, I thought of a spiritual…
The Danger of Being in Neutral
The things I allow my mind to focus on will determine the way I live. Our most vulnerable moments are the unguarded ones.
When God Answers Do We Hear?
The Lord of the universe isn't under obligation to say "yes" to every prayer. That's a good thing, considering some of the things we requestThe Lord of the universe isn't under obligation to say…
The Awesome Power of God
The world today remains mostly oblivious to all that is happening, not just with natural disasters, but economically and socially.
Are You Totally Rendering?
Taxes. It comes around once each year…. TAX DAY. April 15 is the day our government has set as the day we file our tax return for the previous year.
Justice, Mercy and Grace
"To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God”. Micah 6:8. Ponder how you can show justice, mercy and grace to all people.
Getting Jesus out of the Box
Looking at those boxes touched my heart. I thought of all who had never had a Bible and had never heard the Word of God or had even an opportunity to appropriate His saving…
A Real War
To become more mature in your faith, spend more time in His Word and look out … you will see the tempter coming. Armed with the Word, you will have the strongest armor to…
Cheap Talk
What results do people see in your life? If they don’t see you living a Christian life, then nothing you can say will make much of a difference. Remember to live and reflect on…
Lucky or Blessed?
Are you lucky or blessed or neither? What do we as Christians believe about luck?
Are You Drifting?
Protecting our relationship with God is possible, but it requires purposeful attention to our spiritual life. It requires more than daily quiet time, church attendance and the like. Here are some suggestions to protect…
The New Is Here
A New Creation: The old year is gone and the new has come. It’s a blank slate. Last year is history and this year is a mystery.
Don’t Think About it
This New Year, God calls us to rise above and be transformed with a renewing of our mind and to think about whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure
A Christian Perspective on Life and Living
As you peer into the new year, focus on having being spiritually heart-healthy. To do that, resolve to spend more time in God’s Word and more time in prayer. Design your social life to…
Things are not Always as they Appear
Mold your eyes, your mind and your perspective to be like that of Jesus and you will have the spiritual eyes to see as He sees
How do you Define Happiness?
What is the difference between happiness and joy? Happiness comes from without; joy comes from within.
Read the Manual
How often do we try to tackle the challenges of life and ignore the greatest book of advice …… God’s Word?
Spiritual Exercise
Our individual task of growth with Jesus comes through the daily discipline of quiet time, Bible reading and study and concentrated prayer.
The Honey at our House
The ordinances of the Lord... are Sweeter than honey. God's Holy Word is the sweetest and most valuable of all on heaven and earth.
Heavenly Investments
When our toys control us, we have too many toys. The Bible needs to be your prime financial guide, as it contains four times as many references to money as it does to prayer.
The Vessel
Life is like being on the potter’s wheel. God gives us the clay, but often we trip up and our life is marred. He has a beautiful plan and purpose for every life.
Living Life God’s Way and Enjoying it Too
Life is a race and the finish line is in the arena of victory is heaven. Is this your goal?
A Ride on the Quiet Car
God’s quiet time formula is much like His stewardship formula: “The more you give, the more you receive.”