As the Apostle Paul was addressing the Ephesian elders he reminded them of the words of Jesus in Acts 20:35, In everything I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the… Continue Reading →
A primary reason why many of us feel that we need to earn God’s favor is because we do not have peace with God. The Apostle Paul declares in the book of Romans that you can have peace with… Continue Reading →
Our recent blog posts have been examining some of the reasons why we may not experience victory in our lives. We’ve looked at the danger of depending on ourselves and the problem of regarding our spiritual growth as a matter… Continue Reading →
My last blog post posed the question, “If the abundant life is God’s standard for me then why does victory seem so elusive? ” A major reason is that we live in the room of good intentions – we try… Continue Reading →
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 →
Have you ever dreamed of doing twice the work in half the time? Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time by Jeff Sutherland seeks to address that question. The origin of Scrum comes from Rugby… 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 →
Ask It: The question that will revolutionize how you make decisions by Andy Stanley is a revised and updated version of his earlier book, The Best Question Ever (2004). The revised version contains much of the same content with a new section… Continue Reading →
What are your thoughts about the words compliance and obedience? Although they are often appear synonymous there are some subtle distinctions between these two words. Compliance usually refers to adherence to established policies and procedures. Obedience usually includes the heart… Continue Reading →
Greater Devotional is an excellent companion to Steven Furtick’s previous book Greater. This book contains a number of examples from the life of the prophet Elisha as well as other biblical passages for those who desire to move from good… Continue Reading →
Captain D. Michael Abrashoff recounts his experience as the commanding officer of the USS Benfold. It’s Your Ship is the playbook how Abrashoff transformed the USS Benfold into one of the best ships in the navy. Leadership is crucial in… 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 →
Beyond IQ: Scientific Tools for Training Problem Solving, Intuition, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, and More by Garth Sundem is a helpful guide that delineates activities to enhance your cognitive ability. IQ (Intelligence Quotient) is important but your mental ability is comprised… Continue Reading →
© 2026 Rejoice in Him
