Author
Rick Higgins
Life can seem overwhelming at times and peace of mind may seem elusive. So how do we experience peace in the midst of the storm? Many people try to find peace through external means – escapism, drugs, or entertainment. Francois… Continue Reading →
Is life feeling hectic for you at this time of the year? Here’s some encouragement from Claire, I love Christmas carols, especially O Come All Ye Faithful. However, not often had I hovered on the seemingly awkward words of the… Continue Reading →
Have you ever considered why Jesus left the splendor of heaven to come to earth? Jesus is the long awaited Messiah, the Lamb of God who would take away the sins of the world (John 1:29). This is truly good… Continue Reading →
As we enter the Advent season we are reminded that God brings His blessed hope to us in this world of sin and suffering. The prophet Isaiah prophesied these words approximately 700 years before the birth of Christ, The people… Continue Reading →
As you go through life you will inevitably face problems. The Old Testament clearly teaches, For man is born for trouble, as sparks fly upward. (Job 5:7) People have a number of ways to avoid dealing with the problems of… Continue Reading →
What disease is the number one cause of death in the United States? Cardiovascular diseases claim more lives than all forms of cancer combined. In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 34 seconds. Every 60 seconds, someone in… Continue Reading →
I just purchased the kindle version of the NIV, Lifehacks Bible, eBook: Practical Tools for Successful Spiritual Habits for $1.99. This is a great Bible at a great price. This is not a study Bible, rather it provides you with 365 articles… Continue Reading →
Visioneering: Your Guide for Discovering and Maintaining Personal Vision by Andy Stanley is a revised and updated edition of his 1999 book with the same title. Andy defines a vision as, “. . . a clear and mental picture of… Continue Reading →
Why is your view of God so important? A.W. Tozer in The Knowledge of the Holy makes a bold statement as he claims, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” I… Continue Reading →
My good friend Ray gave me The Power of the Other: The Startling Effect Other People Have on You, from the Boardroom to the Bedroom and Beyond—and What to Do About It (thanks Ray)! This book reveals the significant role that… Continue Reading →
There is no doubt we live in uncertain times. People are concerned about financial uncertainty, the threat of terrorism, and the direction of the country as we have a national election coming. At times we may feel overwhelmed by the uncertainty… Continue Reading →
Have you ever 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… Continue Reading →
Mark Batterson has written an excellent sequel to his book In A Pit With A Lion On A Snowy Day, with his latest book entitled Chase The Lion. This book was recommended to me by one of my outstanding, former students, Christy… Continue Reading →
Have you ever experienced times when if feels like God is not there? It seems that no one cares for you and that you’ve been completely forgotten. It’s easy for self-pity to set in and you start a downward spiral…. Continue Reading →
People will sometimes stop in to see me feeling somewhat down because they are comparing themselves with others. The desire to compare ourselves with others usually stems from insecurity. There are two major problems with comparing ourselves with others. If… Continue Reading →
