If the abundant life is God’s standard for me then why does victory seem so elusive? Why am I not experiencing joy and peace in my life but rather I find it so easy to yield to temptation. Although we face… Continue Reading →
Why are we prone to settle for less than God’s best? Perhaps we take our cue from the world rather than God’s word. As Robertson McQuilkin wisely observed, “Average is not necessarily normal.” Watchman Nee in his classic, The Normal Christian… Continue Reading →
My last blog post considered the price of obedience. If you are going to achieve your God given destiny then it will require that you pay the price. What if the price is greater than what you want to pay?… Continue Reading →
We understand the importance of obedience in our lives, but how do you respond when it’s hard to obey? There are times in my life when I know what I should do, but I prefer to go my own way… Continue Reading →
The book of Lamentations is not for the faint of heart. This short book chronicles the devastation of the nation of Israel after their apostasy from God. Tucked away in the middle of the sadness and sorrow of this… Continue Reading →
Wise words can heal a heavy heart. This past week I preached on overcoming anxiety. Anxiety may be defined as uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger. This is one of the most common disorders in the U.S., affecting… Continue Reading →
Do you ever feel stressed out from the demands of everyday life? Greg McKeown addresses that problem head-on in Essentialism. The author points out, “Essentialism is not about how to get more things done; it’s about how to get the right things… Continue Reading →
Susan Cain will one of the featured speakers at The Leadership Summit this year. She is the author of the best selling book Quiet and you can read a review here. Susan Cain has an important message for the church. She… Continue Reading →
The book of Joshua chronicles Israel’s conquest of the promised land. As the soldiers returned home from battle Joshua gave them a new assignment. They were not to let down their guard but they were to realize their new adversary… Continue Reading →
I don’t like affliction. I don’t like it when my family or friends experience affliction. But I also realize that we live in a fallen world and we will experience affliction and hardship. The Psalmist gives us God’s perspective… Continue Reading →
In the parable of the four soils we see that the condition of the soil determines the fruitfulness of the seed. This parable reveals several of the hindrances to fruitfulness in our lives. The synoptic Gospels present this parable along… Continue Reading →
Are you rejoicing that you’re alive? I want to share with you a story that happened two days ago. I was at the intersection of Highway 17 which is a major six lane road with a speed limit of 45… Continue Reading →
A cursory glance of the Bible reveals a number of admonitions against fear (one scholar has enumerated 366 commands not to fear). So what does it mean to fear God? The lack of understanding could be attributed to the limitations… Continue Reading →
The Bible records an amazing love story about a man who remained faithful to his wife in spite of her unfaithfulness. Hosea was a prophet primarily to the Northern kingdom of Israel and he spoke of God’s love for the… Continue Reading →
Many people have a picture of an ideal day. For some it may be fishing or golfing. For others it may be an adventurous Caribbean vacation or it may be curling up with a good book on a rainy day… Continue Reading →
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