The Three-fold Will of God
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 of
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How To Overcome Envy and Jealousy
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 have
Success or Failure – We Have it All Wrong
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 be
Paul’s Great Passion
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 he
Though Suffering is Temporary Our Pleasure is Eternal
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 does
Why Our Suffering Does Not Have to Create Anxiety
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 as
I’d Rather Be Holy Than Happy
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
What Are You Relying On?
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-made
Created in the Image of God
What an amazing thought! Of all the creatures in the universe only we humans are created in the image of God. While angels and animals are created beings the Bible
A Second Look at Sin
Sin is serious business. If you don’t think it is consider that when Adam and Eve sinned by disobeying God in the Garden of Eden their one sin plunged all