Tag Archives: Church
Calm, Wise, and Confident!
No king has ever intimidated God, no matter how wealthy his treasury, how extensive his kingdom, or how powerful his armies. God can handle anyone. Anyone! He can handle your husband. He can handle your wife. He can handle your
Do You Need God To Speak and Guide You?
Are you paying attention to the voice of God? When I was in my 20s I was praying about whether I should enroll in graduate school. Then one morning in my devotional time I came to Psalm 32:8 and it
Ever Wonder About God’s Will For YOU?
Our Challenging Reality: A young woman shared her heart in Bible class: We all prayed and asked for God’s wisdom to know whether my dad should move to this new church, but we obviously misread the will of God. From
It’s Fourth Of July, Let’s Think About This Thing!
It’s time to watch fireworks displays, sing patriotic songs, and ruminate about our country’s rich heritage and history. It’s time to celebrate America’s national birthday. As we do so, we should recognize that millions of our ancestors, by their creative
Ever Wonder if God Wants YOU to be Happy?
“He disciplines us for our good, that we may share His holiness” (Hebrews 12:10). It’s good to be happy. I’m all in favor of it, and I think the Lord is also. However. God’s primary concern is not in making
If you’re depressed,Can God Guide you?
In our ministry we have counseled several people who were once active, enthusiastic and often volunteered in their churches. They used to be able to light up the room with their vibrant outlook on life when they were present at gatherings, but because of life’s overwhelming problems
Maybe Your Problems are Pushing You to Pray For Revival!
“God doesn’t answer prayer. He answers desperate prayer.” I can still remember my feelings of shock and bewilderment as Leonard Ravenhill, the late church statesman, spoke these difficult words to me. Of course God answers prayer, I thought. But after
Are YOU Tired of the Election Frenzy?
The night before the crucifixion was a dark time. Jesus’ followers didn’t know what was going to happen next, but there were hints of a time of trial and persecution unlike any they’d ever known. In the midst of their