Author
Rick Higgins
Christians encounter a variety challenges every day. We are keenly aware that the way of the world is antithetical to God and His ways. We are also painfully aware of our weakness to overcome our fleshly desires. But do we… Continue Reading →
“It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Jiddu Krishnamurti I believe that we should be people of integrity – “You shall not steal, nor deal falsely, nor lie to one another” Leviticus… Continue Reading →
Where do you find relief from anxious thoughts? The Psalmist was facing oppression from others and the pressure that he was facing was mounting. As he was seeking to follow God while facing grief and sorrow, he pondered why the… Continue Reading →
This is a political platitude I have heard several times from Vice President Kamala Harris. The grammar is confusing – is the subject “what can be” or “what has been?” Does “what has been” seek to unburden “what can be”… Continue Reading →
Many people find it easier to go to a consistent extreme than to remain at the center of biblical tension. In the book of Proverbs we’re introduced to an individual named Agur whose name means gatherer. Perhaps he was a… Continue Reading →
What emotions do you experience after enduring a difficult and potentially life-threatening situation? After the initial shock wears off, we may feel a sense of relief and gratitude toward God’s gracious deliverance. Psalm 107 reveals the thankfulness of those who… Continue Reading →
There is a tendency for people to say what they think other people want to hear. We falsely believe that it’s better to tell people what they want to hear and minimize the problem. If we follow this approach, then… Continue Reading →
There are times when we know what we should do, but we struggle to follow through. The Apostle Paul confessed his struggles between his desire to do what is right and the frustration he experienced in his lack of follow… Continue Reading →
There are a number of people who have a conflicted relationship with God’s Law. We know it’s important to follow God’s Law, but we also acknowledge that it can be difficult at times. We believe that if we keep God’s… Continue Reading →
We do not enjoy seasons of suffering, but there are certain lessons that can only be learned as we traverse the crucible of adversity. As Job interacted with his friends regarding the reasons for his tribulations, we read his brief… Continue Reading →
There are a number of assumptions that people have concerning their spiritual status. Some people may have an assurance of their salvation whereas others may struggle with assurance. There is a group of people who think they are Christians, but… Continue Reading →
The emphasis of the world is often upon wealth, power, and position. The independent, self-reliant and self-confident individual is often held in high esteem. Jesus’ sermon on the mount was an antithesis to the way of the world and challenged… Continue Reading →
Today’s sermon was from Exodus 20:12 teaching us how we can honor our mother and father. 1. Children should be seen and not heard. 2. You have to learn to stand on your own two feet. 3. You made your… Continue Reading →
We know that we are to pray for our fellow believers, but there are times when we may not know how to pray for others. The Apostle John gave us an example how to pray for our fellow believers: Beloved,… Continue Reading →
As we journey through life, we’ll face circumstances that may cause us anxiety. Anxiety can cause us to catastrophize the situation and then we find ourselves in a downward spiral. We should not borrow trouble from tomorrow because many of… Continue Reading →
