What Does It Mean To Abide in Jesus?
J. C. Ryle, who had a great passion for living a holy life, shared this powerful quote on what it means to abide in Jesus: “Abide in Me says Jesus.
Category: Doctrine
The Limits of Human Achievement
Human achievement is a remarkable thing. We have already been to the moon and back. Computers make typing this devotion a breeze. And things that were once thought as only
The Need to Manifest the Fruit of the Spirit
As Christians, I believe, that one of the best ways we can attract non-believers to Christ is to manifest the fruit of the Spirit in our daily walk and talk.
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
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