Author
Rick Higgins
What comes to your mind when you think of God? In the classic, The Knowledge of the Holy, A. W. Tozer observes, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” The first verse… Continue Reading →
How would you describe your upbringing? I was raised by my grandmother – she reflected a life of fortitude as one who had persevered through the crucible of the the great depression. When I was growing up, many of my… Continue Reading →
Who is the person God uses, especially in a desperate situation? As we read the early chapters of Genesis we witness a dystopia that was so bad that God was sorry He had created man, Then the LORD saw that… Continue Reading →
I finally put away all of the Christmas decorations and cleaned up my garage this past weekend – it’s a good feeling to have a clean garage. I can identify with 1 Corinthians 14:40, “But all things must be done… Continue Reading →
Have you ever felt at times that your resources seemed inadequate to meet the challenge? Maybe you’ve felt like one of the disciples trying to feed over 5,000 people with only a few loaves of bread and a couple of… Continue Reading →
Effortless Healing by Joseph Mercola presents nine principles to help your body heal itself. Mercola was trained in the traditional methods of health care and now emphasizes alternative medicine. Here are the nine healing principles he describes, Drink pure water… Continue Reading →
Have you ever had the experience of someone showing you a feature on your tablet or smart phone and exclaiming, “I had no idea it could do that!” When I use my smart phone I realize that there is a… 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. When the Israelites… Continue Reading →
Do you struggle at times with waiting? We live in an instant society where some people think that instant gratification takes too long. Have you ever been at the grocery store and you count the people in each line? Then… Continue Reading →
What is your typical response when you face challenging circumstances? Admittedly it can become quite stressful. King David faced his share of challenging and even dangerous situations. He describes one such situation in Psalm 27, When evildoers came upon me… Continue Reading →
Have you ever had a problem keeping new year’s resolutions? If not you’re in denial – all of us have made new year’s resolutions and have broken them. Here are the most popular resolutions people make: 1. Lose weight 2…. Continue Reading →
When is the last time you’ve spoken with God? Prayer is communion with God – it’s an opportunity to listen to Him and share your heart with Him. Over the years, the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi has been… Continue Reading →
Years ago coal miners would take canaries into the coal mine. Dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide and methane can build up to dangerous levels. A canary’s metabolism is sensitive to air quality. As long as the bird is singing… Continue Reading →
The old song reminds us, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”. Here are twelve reflections to encourage your heart at Christmas: “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of… Continue Reading →
The Great Spiritual Migration by Brian McLaren emphasizes three migrations that Brian believes the church must undertake. Spiritually, he advocates a migration from a system of beliefs to a way of life. Theologically, he emphasizes moving from a violent God of… Continue Reading →
