The Blessings of Inadequacy
Inadequacy challenges our faith. Paul says, "Our adequacy is from God" (v. 5)"Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God."
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Recognizing the Truth
Set us free from delusion, doubt and sin so that, by Your Holy Spirit, we can live and move in Your will for our lives again. Amen.
Believe and Be Saved
It may be that you are unsaved. What is the reason? Do you think Jesus’ singular path of salvation is unclear?
Practical Ways to Bear Burdens
Here are six practical ways to bear someone else's burden. There are hurting people everywhere, but at times, we just don't know what to say or do to ease their pain.
Seeking Soul Significance
Seeking Soul Significance. By divine design, God has integrated an insatiable desire for significance into our spiritual DNA.
Make Friends with Whatever’s Next
As Paul wrote, “These little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all our troubles seem like nothing.”
The Moments That Sustain Us
When life falls apart, what do you do? All of us face face hard circumstances—and some of these are very painful situations that last a long time. Unless we have a purposeful focus, joy…
Bitterness in the Garden of Our Hearts
God desires to rescue us from bitterness so we can truly love and laugh again. Let us sincerely ask God to show us the garden of our hearts.
The Secularization of Spirituality
The Secularization of Spirituality. A “different” gospel is no gospel at all. The Gospel is not like computer software with its continual updates.
The Slow Burn of Insecurity
What do we mean by insecurity? It’s a feeling of inadequacy, often compounded by a sense of complete helplessness, purposelessness, disapproval, or rejection. All of these things can slowly accumulate and weigh us down…
A Good Dad is “There” for His Children
Today is my first Father’s Day without a father. For thirty-one years I had one. I had one of the best. But now he’s gone.
A Father’s Prayer
I pray for my children's mouths, that words of praise and prayer will be on their lips always. Curb them from speaking rashly or without thought, so that they will bring honor and glory…
A Call to Fatherhood
We live in a day and in a culture that tries to minimize fathers, who are so important in the development of their children.
God is Father to the Fatherless
“Taste and see that the Lord is good.” A glimpse of God’s goodness changes us. If He is only slightly stronger than us, why pray? If He has limitations, questions, and hesitations, then you…
Children and Parents
"Why are we so keen to have families and yet not give them the priorities given in scripture?" There is a danger, where parents are too busy for their children, that it can have…
Being in God’s Thoughts
In all our wanderings the watchful glance of the Eternal Watcher is always fixed on us, and we never roam beyond the Shepherd’s eye.
Another Man’s Righteousness
What about you? Are you trusting in your own ability to please God? Is your hope for heaven based on your goodness outweighing your badness? Do you believe God will let you into heaven…
The Value of Pain
The Value of Pain You can't bring a cup of cold water to someone if you've never thirsted You can't heal a heart if your heart's never been broken You can't forgive a sin…
The God Who Stoops… And Stands
He stooped. Low enough to sleep in a manger, work in a carpentry shop, sleep in a fishing boat. And then he stood. Up from the slab of death.
Claiming Forgiveness
If you have truly confessed your sins, you can come now into the presence of God with great joy and a clear conscience and have perfect assurance and trust that whatever you ask for,…
The Wrong Way
Proverbs warns us that sometimes what seems right to us leads to disaster. This is especially true regarding our attempts to reach God.
How do You View God?
How do you view God? Is he someone looking for a way to condemn you? Is he an out-of-touch old man?
The Delights of Your Heart
What gives you pleasure in life? Does it come from the world or from Jesus?