Author
Rick Higgins
Χριστός Ανέστη The translation above is Christ is risen! This is a cause for joy and the foundation of the Christian faith. The historical account of the resurrection of Jesus is recorded in all four of the Gospels and is described… Continue Reading →
These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. (John 15:11) Jesus has a special gift for His people. He made the offer to His disciples… Continue Reading →
I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. (John 15:5) Jesus gives us the key to bearing much fruit… Continue Reading →
But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:33) We live in an age of dramatic distraction. Many of us know what we need to do, but we can become… Continue Reading →
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16) The world can be a dark place. One of the reasons is because people prefer… Continue Reading →
As a student of theology, the title of this upcoming book caught my eye – Original Sin. As I read the book’s description, I realized it was Jake Tapper’s mea culpa on the media’s cover up of Joe Biden’s cognitive… Continue Reading →
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life. (Proverbs 13:12) Have you ever experienced the pain of shattered dreams? When the actual situation does not match our expectations, it often results in heartache. It… Continue Reading →
The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in You. (Isaiah 26:3) What does it mean to have a steadfast mind? A steadfast mind demonstrates a confident trust in God. The opposite is portrayed by… Continue Reading →
Apparently the democrats in the US Senate don’t share the majority of Americans’ concerns about men participating in women’s sports and taking their trophies. A guy with a modicum of talent may be an unknown in men’s sports suddenly finds… Continue Reading →
I grew up in a blue collar family and was raised by my grandparents. My grandfather was active in the union and was a truck driver for a construction company. When my grandfather suddenly passed away from a stroke we… Continue Reading →
A man will not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will not be moved. (Proverbs 12:3) What enables you to withstand hardship and adversity? A tree is able to withstand strong winds and adversity because the… Continue Reading →
Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life. (Proverbs 4:23) How is the condition of your heart? Spiritual heart problems may be even more prevalent than physical heart problems. The word heart occurs… Continue Reading →
When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your comfort delights my soul. (Psalm 94:19) Where do you find relief from anxious thoughts? The Psalmist was facing oppression from others and the pressure that he was facing was mounting. He was… Continue Reading →
Wait for the LORD; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the LORD. (Psalm 27:14) Have you ever been waiting in line at a store and you count the people in each line? Then you estimate… Continue Reading →
Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. (1 Corinthians 16:13) The tabula rasa of a new year can give us a sense of optimism and anticipation. We have the opportunity for a fresh… Continue Reading →
