Repentance is seldom a popular topic in the modern grace message, but it still remains a commandment of the Lord and something to be preached to the nations. If we change the word to “recovery” it is easier to understand. I wonder how many would like to “recover themselves out of the snare of theContinue reading "Two Roads to Recovery"
Accepted
All of us have experienced rejection. Rejection is a powerful weapon against our self-worth. Rejection can breed thoughts of inadequacy, hopelessness, anger, bitterness, fear and depression. Whether the rejection has been on the playground in school, from a romantic interest, from a potential employer or from parents, rejection can cause great damage in how weContinue reading "Accepted"
Witchcraft
The subject of witchcraft creates a variety of reactions in Christians. Some are fearful of “witches” and “Satanists” due to a lack of knowledge or having more faith in the powers of darkness than they do in the power of God. Others only understand witchcraft in terms of the spooky world of black cats, seancesContinue reading "Witchcraft"
Is Grace Real?
We hear much grace teaching today, but the teacher seldom defines grace. It is often left to the imagination what grace is. For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace. (John 1:16) What is grace? The Scriptures give us many glimpses into world of grace. Jesus came full of grace andContinue reading "Is Grace Real?"
The Source Of Doubt
For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and SHALL NOT DOUBT in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. (Mk. 11:23) ‘…and shall not doubtContinue reading "The Source Of Doubt"
Feeling Condemned?
O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? (Rom. 7:24) The condemnation that Paul speaks of is not condemnation from God, but rather the self condemnation that comes from failure. He cries out, “O wretched man that I am!” I think we are all familiar with thatContinue reading "Feeling Condemned?"
Conspiracies
You should not say, “It is a conspiracy,” concerning all that this people calls a conspiracy, neither fear their threats nor be afraid of them. (Isa. 8:12) Conspiracy Theory Syndrome (my term) is a manifestation of the spirit of fear, and the fruit of an unrenewed mind. Do not be conformed to this world, butContinue reading "Conspiracies"
The Favor Of God
What does it mean to have favor with God? Wouldn’t you expect God’s favor to make your life stand out? Do you live as if the favor of God is surrounding you in all that you do? For You, Lord, will bless the righteous; You surround him with favor like a shield. (Ps. 5:12) HowContinue reading "The Favor Of God"
Are You Afraid?
Fear describes the basic condition of natural, fallen man. Faith was transformed into fear in the Garden of Eden when man sinned. The fear of death became the root of all other manifestations of fear. Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that throughContinue reading "Are You Afraid?"
Have you ever had a tough day?
If you ever want to compare your life to someone, compare it to Paul’s life. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair (2 Cor. 4:8) So often we think that our problems are unlike any before or since. If people only knew what we were goingContinue reading "Have you ever had a tough day?"
Lively Hope 