Author
Rick Higgins
How do we know what’s in a person’s heart? Jesus taught His disciples that a tree is known by its fruit, For each tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do… Continue Reading →
Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses. Alphonse Karr Where is your perspective – is it on the thorns or the roses? We have a tendency to gravitate toward our problems rather than… Continue Reading →
What if you had a remedy that would lighten your depression, lessen your anxiety, and improve your overall disposition? People would be eager to have that treatment. The Apostle Paul provides such a prescription in his letter to the Thessalonians, Rejoice… Continue Reading →
1. Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. (Colossians 4:2) 2. Watchful prayer with thanksgiving enables you to effectively journey through life. 3. Prayer unites our inadequacy with God’s all sufficiency. 4. Prayer is a demonstration of our dependence… Continue Reading →
Luke Goodrich has written an excellent book, Free to Believe: The Battle Over Religious Liberty in America, that presents biblical guidelines for Christians to use their freedom to speak truth into society. One of our very own bloggers, Ginger Blomberg,… Continue Reading →
God chooses what we go through; we choose how we go through it. John C. Maxwell Our journey through life may take us through some deep valleys. It’s a comfort to know that God is sovereign and He is in… Continue Reading →
There are a number of beautiful treatises on the topic of love and one of the most eloquent is 1 Corinthians 13. In the midst of the Apostle Paul’s discussion on spiritual gifts, he emphasizes the necessity of love. Without… Continue Reading →
Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up. Dean Karnazes Dean Karnazes is no stranger to those in the running community. Among his many accomplishments, he has: Run 135 miles across… Continue Reading →
God’s desire is that you may experience His rest. Many people feel burdened by the demands of this world, but the writer of Hebrews informs us of the promise of entering His rest, Therefore, let us fear if, while a… Continue Reading →
We sometimes have a tendency to focus on what we don’t have rather than what we do have. We may see talented individuals and exclaim, “I wish I could do what they do.” What we fail to recognize is that… Continue Reading →
It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the fact that you carry it alone. May we learn to cast every care and anxiety upon Him, knowing that He cares for us. casting all your anxiety on Him, because… Continue Reading →
Do you remember the popular slogan “no limits?” It was emblazoned on t-shirts characterizing a mindset that knew no boundaries and was willing to push the limits. I’m all for getting outside of our comfort zone and growing, but I’m… Continue Reading →
God’s ultimate answer to suffering isn’t an explanation; it’s the incarnation. Every week I meet with people who have experienced incredible pain and suffering. Theological platitudes and simplistic explanations are inadequate to bring healing to a hurting heart. That’s why… Continue Reading →
When you live for Christ, you will experience difficulty in the world (2 Timothy 3:12). Before Jesus departed from His disciples He warned them, “In this world you will have tribulation.” Sometimes those difficulties may engender hostility from those around… Continue Reading →
In our leisure we reveal what kind of people we are. Ovid The way we live in our free time reveals our priorities. What do you do in your non-working hours? It’s healthy to have a diversion from our work…. Continue Reading →
