Acts 9:5-9; Acts 26:12-15 God goaded and prodded the stubborn pride of Saul—that Pharisaic ox. Day after day he kicked against those goads, until finally he got the message. There would be no more running. No more hiding. The fight
“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
Never underestimate God’s power to bring you out and bring you through for there is no sickness, no disease, and no situation that is stronger than God’s power. God’s power can alter any situation for your good and for God’s glory. If it seems
Have you ever struggled with trusting someone you love or like after that person has let you down? Many of us have experienced this. We might have responded by saying or thinking, “Trust is earned.” A recent situation prompted me
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
I have a confession. I used to have doubts about God’s existence. I would pray and I wouldn’t always get an answer, so it felt like a one-sided conversation. Then one day when I was very, very sick and out
There is a Presidential election happening in the United States, and many people are afraid, apprehensive, or nervous over what will happen in this country. You can find harsh rhetoric, angry voters, lots of rumors, lies, and fear mongering. And
The Law of Fear and Faith states that one or the other will rule your life depending on you and your will when you are faced with bad situations. Each has the power to dominate, but only one will always
Last week, I gave an Advent Recollection to Assumption HS Class ’62. The theme of the recollection was “waiting.” One of the points I shared was Read More »
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