Suffering comes to us in many different forms. All of us will experience suffering. The question is, how will we respond to it? The Apostle Paul, in Philippians 1:29, wrote, “For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for Him.” Paul reminds us here […]
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“How God Uses Pain”
There are different kinds of pain … physical, emotional, spiritual, relational, grief, etc. (financial, betrayal, rejection). Paul, in Galatians 3:4 wrote, “Have you experienced/suffered so much for nothing? Surely it was not in vain, was it?” In 2 Corinthians 12, Paul talks about a thorn in the flesh that he had received from Satan. (vs. […]
“The Importance of Truth”
It has been said that “We are what we spend the most time thinking about.” Our minds are Satan’s primary target. If he can get us to think negative thoughts, he can poison the whole well. We can usually tell when Satan is attacking our minds because our thoughts are contrary to the truth of […]
“Do You Have a Mountain to Climb?”
In Deuteronomy 3:23-25, we see that God forbade Moses to enter the promised land and we find him begging God to let him go in: “At that time I pleaded with the LORD and said, ‘O Sovereign LORD, you have only begun to show your greatness and the strength of your hand to me, your […]
“The Need for Spiritual Discipline”
In Philippians 2:12-13 NLT we read — “Dear Friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the […]
“Wholeness”
“At the end of the day, whether my prayer leads to healing or not, I know that Jesus will always bring wholeness. Wholeness is that state of being in which one can be at peace with his or her painful circumstances and with God because of the faith that God is at work in all […]
“Facing Life’s Difficulties with Endurance”
Why would some Christian leaders teach that God’s will for His children always involves freedom from physical pain, emotional struggles, and spiritual battles? We know that this is a false doctrine or teaching. In 2 Corinthians 12, we read about Paul’s thorn in the flesh. He asked the LORD three times to take it away, […]
“The Power of the Tongue”
The tongue is a muscle that lies in your mouth. In Proverbs 14:25 we read, “A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor.” In Proverbs 15:4 we read, “Gentle words are a tree of life, a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.” I am frequently asked to give counsel to people. When […]
“The Gospel Alphabet”
A ALL have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 B BEHOLD! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:29b C COME to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 D DRAW near to God and He will draw […]
“Spiritual Warfare”
Spiritual warfare is as real as any war that has ever been fought. In Genesis 3:1-15 we read of the disastrous fall and ruin of humanity. God created Adam and Eve as perfect, sinless human beings. He placed them in a perfect environment. It wasn’t long before our adversary, the devil, made his appearance. In […]
