Author
Rick Higgins
Several people have asked me what I have for breakfast. One of my favorites is a bowl of oatmeal. I have a number of healthy additions because many of us have been harmed by the Standard American Diet (SAD). Here… Continue Reading →
We often associate a person’s actions or character with their name. Barnabas was such an example. He was an individual who encouraged those he met. We are introduced to Barnabas in the book of Acts: Now Joseph, a Levite of… Continue Reading →
When we consider the challenges that we are facing, it may seem hopeless at times. The prophet Jeremiah was known as the weeping prophet because he faced such difficult circumstances. He was in prison because he was obedient to God… Continue Reading →
What causes you to be fearful? We may encounter health issues, financial problems, relational difficulties, or natural disasters. The disciples were with Jesus on the Sea of Galilee and became fearful when a storm assailed their small boat. Fear is… Continue Reading →
Our faithfulness in dealing with the little things in life is an indication of how we may handle the large and important matters of life. Jesus told a parable about an unrighteous steward and his master praised him because he… Continue Reading →
An advantage to being inexperienced is that we know that we need help. That was the situation that Uzziah experienced as he was made king at the age of sixteen. He was facing a task that was beyond his ken… Continue Reading →
What enables us to persevere in the face of adversity? If this life is all there is, then it may seem pointless to go through hardship. The author of Ecclesiastes came to this logical conclusion as he considered life apart… Continue Reading →
As we go about our various duties, we pray for God’s presence to direct our efforts. The prophet, Azariah, gave King Asa guidance how he could experience God’s presence in his life: and he went out to meet Asa and… Continue Reading →
As Christians we are called to be in the world, but we are not to be caught up in the way of the world. Jesus did not pray that His disciples would be delivered from the world, but for their… Continue Reading →
Our sermon on Sunday examined what it means to experience God in your heart. We looked at the life of Solomon and how his heart was drawn away to serve other gods. In what ways are we losing our heart… Continue Reading →
Life will present situations that may seem overwhelming. As we seek to figure out a solution to our dilemma, we may become frustrated and spiral down in despair. There is an example of a king in the Old Testament who… Continue Reading →
Knowledge is not enough. We can know the right action and yet fail to follow through. We face resistance from the world, our fleshly desires, and our enemy, the devil. As we consider the kings of the Old Testament, a… Continue Reading →
The weight of our sin can seem overwhelming at times. John Bunyan portrayed the burden of sin in his classic allegory The Pilgrim’s Progress. King David in the Old Testament felt the weight of his sin as he committed adultery… Continue Reading →
There is freedom in the life of a Christian. It is not freedom to do as we please, rather it is a freedom to do as we ought. In the Apostle Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, he described their… Continue Reading →
The Song of Solomon portrays the joy and intimacy of a couple in love within a committed marriage covenant. This book also foreshadows Christ’s relationship with His bride, the Church. At the conclusion of this discourse the bride summarized the… Continue Reading →
