Author
Rick Higgins
You may have experienced a situation in which you started out well, but then you grew complacent only to discover that you’ve lost focus and have gotten off track. It’s important to have a good start, but it’s more important… Continue Reading →
People have a tendency to cling to their concept of God rather than a humble acknowledgment that God is greater than our finite understanding of Him. God is omniscient and He is sovereignly working all things in accordance with His… Continue Reading →
There is currently a great deal of social turmoil in America in response the recent Supreme Court ruling. I do not like to get caught up in the drama of identity politics, but as a Christian, I seek to follow… Continue Reading →
What are the characteristics of an effective spiritual leader? As the Apostle Paul concluded his letter to the Corinthians, he painted a cogent and concise portrait of the type of person God uses to lead His people: Be… Continue Reading →
What is your response when the outcome to your prayers isn’t what you expected? God answers our prayers, but it may not be the answer that we desire. The Apostle Paul faced this situation as he prayed that God would… Continue Reading →
There are a number of reasons that cause people to lose their way spiritually. The book of Jude identifies some of the challenges the early church faced. Jude had originally planned to write to the church about their common salvation;… Continue Reading →
When we encounter difficult situations our typical response may be to try harder and power through the situation. That may work in the earthly realm, but the spiritual realm is different. God revealed this truth to the prophet Zechariah. Zechariah… Continue Reading →
Many of us have witnessed people who have a supernatural quality about them. That was how many people viewed Jesus. They were amazed by his teaching: The Jews then were astonished, saying, “How has this man become learned, having never… Continue Reading →
Many people do not realize the insidious nature of pride. Throughout the Bible we see that God is opposed to the proud, but He gives grace to the humble. The book of Obadiah is named after the prophet Obadiah whose… Continue Reading →
All of us have had the experience of dealing with hard-hearted people and it’s often not a pleasant experience. There are times when we may act hard-hearted and cause difficulty for others. The nation of Israel had become hard-hearted toward… Continue Reading →
Truth may often be the first casualty in matters of convenience or expediency. We have a tendency to put our preferences and knowledge in place of knowing God and His ways. The nation of Israel sought their own way rather… Continue Reading →
God provides great blessings for His children. As we journey through life, we may have a tendency to take His blessings for granted. The Apostle Paul realized this propensity and prayed for the church at Ephesus to realize their spiritual… Continue Reading →
Having a right view of God does not guarantee right behavior. You can know about God and understand His will, but still choose to go your own way. The prophet Jonah was a classic example of an individual who blatantly… Continue Reading →
As we enter into Holy week, our sermon looked at the sacrifice of Jesus from Hebrews 12:1-3: 1. We must expect adversity, but we can also learn and benefit from challenges. 2. You can live in victory as you keep… Continue Reading →
Religion specifies ways in which people may find acceptance by God. People have a tendency to focus on the outward manifestations of religious practices rather than making the inner changes that enable them to be justified by God. This was… Continue Reading →
