Category: Ponder on this

As Christians we are told that we must take up our cross for Christ. Have you ever thought what that means in practical terms? I think a good definition comesContinue readingHow To Endure the Cross

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 beingContinue readingOur Light Afflictions

The Scriptures tell us: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). This three-fold statement ofContinue readingThe Three-fold Will of God

As Christians we are no longer under the bondage of sin but depending on how close our walk with Jesus is will ultimately determine, I believe, how much we haveContinue readingHow To Overcome Envy and Jealousy

One of the most thought provoking quotes I have come across recently was shared by the great evangelist Dwight L. Moody when he said: “Our greatest fear should not beContinue readingSuccess or Failure – We Have it All Wrong

The Apostle Paul before he gave his heart to Jesus had a great passion to persecute the saints of the Lord. But once he became converted to the faith heContinue readingPaul’s Great Passion

Many years ago, I read a devotion in Our Daily Bread about a man who had the perfect perspective on pain and suffering. He had a permanent disability. When asked how doesContinue readingThough Suffering is Temporary Our Pleasure is Eternal

Have you ever viewed suffering as a friend and not a foe? While no one wants to go through periods of suffering, God will often use suffering and trials asContinue readingWhy Our Suffering Does Not Have to Create Anxiety

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 theContinue readingI’d Rather Be Holy Than Happy

Sadly, mankind often relies on everything except God to solve their problems in life. But what is even worse man often relies on religion, thinking that by invoking their man-madeContinue readingWhat Are You Relying On?