The Blessings of Being in the Will of God
The great 19th century British missionary and explorer to the continent of Africa, David Livingstone, once said: “I’d rather be in the heart of Africa in the will of God, than
Category: Doctrine
How To Live a Godly Life
Living a godly life for the Christian should be the norm and not the exception. May the following four observations help you as you travel on your own personal journey
Wrath and Mercy
Many people when they read the Old Testament get the idea, that because God often commanded the Israelites to destroy their enemies, that God is a God of wrath. And
The Road from Creation to Redemption
When Adam and Eve were created, they were unique in many ways. First, they were allowed to eat from the tree of life and thus could experience immortality. Second, they
Using Our Hurts in Life to Help Others
Trials, tribulations, and tragedies – while no one wants them – for the Christian they can often be used to minister to the hurting people we find all around us.
God Is in Control
In the book of Job (see chapters 1 and 2) we see how Satan was given permission by God to destroy all of Job’s possessions, kill his ten children, and
Seven Marks of an Ideal Church
First of all, if you are looking for an ideal church, you will be disappointed since none exists. No church is perfect, but some churches come much closer to the
Why All Christians Should Love the Word Obedience
As a Christian I have learned that the word obedience is a word that is packed with amazing blessings. Before I gave my heart to Jesus in 1981, the idea
The Chief End of Man
The Westminster Shorter Catechism asks the question, “What is the chief end of man?” It then goes on to answer the question as follows: “Man’s chief end is to glorify
The Spirit Filled Soul
The late Methodist pastor, Samuel Chadwick, once said this about the spirit filled soul: “Spirit filled souls are ablaze for God. They love with a love that glows. They serve