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
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Preparation for Prayer
Prayer is so simple it’s just talking to God. But before we even pray I would like to share some thoughts that I hope will be helpful to your prayer
Blessed Are the Persecuted!
Have you ever been persecuted for taking a stand for Jesus? Well, if you have, the Bible not only says that you are blessed, but it also says you should
Affliction – Quotes to Bring You Comfort – Part II
“Affliction brings out graces that cannot be seen in a time of health. It is the treading of the grapes that brings out the sweet juices of the vine; so
Life is Unfair but God is Not
Early on as a new Christian I used to believe that life should be fair because God is fair. However, it didn’t take me long to realize that while God
Souls – What’s Your Passion Level?
Have you ever thought how valuable a human soul is? According to Scripture a human soul’s value is quite high. (Mark 8:36) tells us: “For what shall it profit a
The Mystery and Ministry of Prayer
Of all the Christian disciplines the most mysterious and most important, in my opinion, is the discipline and ministry of prayer. A. B. Simpson shared the following provocative thought: “There
Trials – The Great Pathway to Glory!
Trials – nobody wants them but for the Christian they are a necessary part of helping us to become more conformed to the image of Christ. And while the trials
A Journey Called Life
From the moment we take our first breath our lifelong journey begins. And from history to science, from psychology to literature, and from joy to true meaning, the Bible is
The Medicinal Value of Joy
While the big pharmaceutical companies are busy spending billions of dollars on research to discover new medications to help fight off and cure sickness and disease, the Bible has a