Heaven – Some Random Thoughts
When you think of heaven what thoughts come to mind? I know for me I echo the thoughts of Pastor John MacArthur who once shared: “Scripture repeatedly makes clear that
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Failure or Success – What Are You Afraid of?
I think the great missionary to India, William Carey, offers us a profound insight into this whole area of failure and success. He once said: “I’m not afraid of failure;
The Most Delightful Thing I Know
Life is full of delights. Eating a good steak dinner (maybe not for vegans), going on a vacation to a place on your bucket list, and spending a great date
Our Light Afflictions
One of the most encouraging portions of Scripture can be found in (2 Corinthians 4:16-18): “Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being
Bitter or Better?
Sadly, many Christians have seen their faith crumble when hit with severe trials and suffering. For the believer it is so important to understand that as Christians we are not
Why Holiness and Joy Go Together
Let’s face it, we all want to be happy. According to the dictionary happiness is a feeling of pleasure or contentment. But it is very circumstantial. And depending on the
Don’t Believe Everything You Think
Jerry Bridges said it so well: “Don’t believe everything you think. You cannot be trusted to tell yourself the truth. Stay in The Word.”1 Since we are wired at birth
Open My Eyes!
In yesterday’s devotion I shared some thoughts on a precious verse from one of my favorite psalms – Psalm 119: “If your law had not been my delight, I would
Persecution – True Christians Should Expect It
While no one wants to be persecuted for the beliefs they hold, Christians paradoxically, the more they fall in love with Jesus, and share the “good news” of the gospel
God’s Holiness – It’s Simply Delightful!
Have you ever stopped to meditate on the holiness of God? One of the most wonderful joys in the Christian life is delighting in the holiness of God. Of all