Obstacles or Opportunities
Warren W. Wiersbe said it well when he shared: “People who walk by faith don’t see obstacles, they see opportunities.”1 The Christian life is a grand adventure that is constantly
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Trusting Jesus – The Great Antidote for Worry
Trusting Jesus, I believe, is the ultimate cure for Christians who still struggle with their battles with worry. For you see when we cast our cares on Jesus, He gives
Trials and Circumstances
Did you know that in the economy of God trials are often the gift that nobody wants. And if you want to grow in your walk with the Lord and
Faith vs Doubt
Pastor James MacDonald once said: “Faith sees the opportunity; doubt sees the obstacles.”1 Pastor MacDonald also said when discussing doubt’s twin cousin worry: “When we worry, we are telling God,
The Blessings of Self-denial
In their marvelous book, Fearfully and Wonderfully, Philip Yancey and Dr. Paul Brand make one of the most insightful observations on personal fulfillment I have ever read. Take a few
The Danger of Busyness
In (Luke 10:38-42) we read a fascinating account of Martha and Mary and their interacting with Jesus: “As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a
The Joy of Forgiveness
Have you ever been hurt by people? Has your character ever been assassinated by gossip? Well, I think we all can answer these questions in the affirmative. As Christians what
God’s Time Zones
We are all familiar with times zones. For example, if you live in New York you are in the Eastern time zone. If you live in California you live in
Is God a Genocidal Maniac?
Famed atheist, Richard Dawkins, in his book, The God Delusion, writes the following: “The God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction: jealous and
The Nature of Truth
As Christians we have a very different view on the nature of truth than most non-believers. We believe that there is such a thing as absolute truth while most non-Christians