I wish the devil was not real, but he is, and Peter tells us that he is constantly active. 1 Peter 5:8 (ESV) 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. This is why temptation is something we all must deal with from time […]
As Christians, we are overcomers. It is nothing to brag about because the ability to overcome is only ours through our Lord, Jesus Christ. Philippians 4:13 (ESV) 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. God gives us the strength to be overcomers. Let us look at a few things this week […]
The power of God unto salvation is the gospel of Christ (Romans 1:16). Sadly, the gospel can be preached so as not to allow its converting power to take effect. How can a preacher preach in such a way that will most likely not convert anyone? Let us look at a few suggestions. Preaching that […]
The power of God unto salvation is the gospel of Christ (Romans 1:16). Sadly, the gospel can be preached so as not to allow its converting power to take effect. How can a preacher preach in such a way that will most likely not convert anyone? Let us look at a few suggestions. Preaching that […]
Enjoying peace is a blessing regardless of the realm where it is found. To live in a country that enjoys peace should be appreciated by us all, that is, those of us who live here in the U.S. Having peace at work is certainly preferred over being in an environment of hostility day after day. […]
If we ever wanted a great example of how to defeat the devil, we could never do better than looking to Jesus. In Matthew 4, we find Satan doing all that he can to tempt our Lord (Matthew 4:1-11). How did Jesus overcome the devil’s attempts? With every temptation, Jesus countered with, “It is written.” […]
Who or what owns your heart? Is it the world? Do the material things on earth own your heart, or does God own your heart? Those are the kind of questions that Jesus wants us to ask ourselves from time to time. Who or what owns our hearts can be determined by what we truly […]
We all have our faults and flaws. The problem is we do not always like to be told about them. Sometimes when we receive constructive criticism, our feelings get hurt and we respond negatively. We might speak rudely to the one revealing our fault, denying that we are guilty of it, or even challenging the […]
To succeed in anything, one must put forth effort, usually maximum effort. Most of the time, we reap what we sow. If you sow little, you will reap little. Too many people fail in certain areas of life because they are paralyzed by fear. They allow fear to stop them from even trying to succeed. […]
I recently heard someone say, “We are not wired for monogamy.” This statement demonstrates the ignorance of the world toward God, and, therefore, toward reality. When the creature begins to conclude things that are contrary to what the Creator says, the conclusion is going to be unrealistic. The statement above comes from the heart of […]