Author
Rick Higgins
Your thoughts of God are too human. Martin Luther to Erasmus Several years ago J.B. Phillips wrote a book entitled, Your God is Too Small. We have a tendency to bring God down to our level of comprehension. May we… Continue Reading →
Your view of God profoundly influences all areas of your life – your thoughts, emotions, and behavior. A. W. Tozer observed, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” Psalm 84… Continue Reading →
There are a number of strategies that we might pursue to avoid sin. We may try harder, put safeguards in place, and seek accountability. Although these tactics are helpful, they are inadequate. The heart of the problem is a problem… Continue Reading →
Jesus paid a debt He did not owe because we owed a debt we could not pay. Jesus is the perfect, spotless, lamb of God who came to take away our sins (John 1:29). Until you realize that you are… Continue Reading →
All of us at times have experienced the pain and anguish of a broken heart. Where do we turn in times of overwhelming sadness? It’s a comfort to realize that God knows and understands what you’re going through. Psalm 34… Continue Reading →
When the Scripture speaks – God speaks The Bible is God’s special revelation to help us know God. Theologians refer to the verbal plenary inspiration of Scripture. This means that every word of Scripture is inspired and authoritative. Are you… Continue Reading →
Have you considered the type of person who is close to God? David pondered that question in Psalm 15: O Lord, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? (Psalm 15:1) Psalm 15 is a… Continue Reading →
I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination. A fact of life is that we will face headwinds. We can either enter into self-pity and say, “Woe is me,” or… Continue Reading →
Henry David Thoreau wrote, “Only that day dawns to which we are awake.” Our fast-paced lifestyle may cause us to rush through life without realizing what is really important. The Psalmist gives us a reality check as he opens our… Continue Reading →
We are not responsible for the circumstances we are in, but we are responsible for the way we allow those circumstances to affect us; we can either allow them to get on top of us, or we can allow them… Continue Reading →
What is your defense in facing difficulty? King David was facing one of the most troublesome times in his reign. When David committed adultery with Bathsheba he ushered in a whirlwind of calamities. David sought to cover up his sin… Continue Reading →
He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper. Edmund Burke Our initial response to adversity is often avoidance. One guarantee of life is that you will face difficulties. I can’t always… Continue Reading →
What are your thoughts when you’re feeling overwhelmed? Consider Job’s situation. Job felt abandoned – by his friends, family, and even his God. This is what he thought about his friends advice : How long will you torment me and… Continue Reading →
These are times in which a genius would wish to live. It is not in the still calm of life, or in the repose of a pacific station, that great characters are formed. The habits of a vigorous mind are… Continue Reading →
There are statements that have credibility only if they are made by people who have experienced what they are describing. For example, why should you listen to someone about investment strategies if they are struggling financially? Conversly, you tend to… Continue Reading →
