“Satan does not care when Christians pursue their own visions and their own plans, but when the Spirit of God is in operation, putting the pieces together for a strategic conquest of souls for God’s glory, Satan is worried and all kinds of problems and troubles break out.” This quote came from a message given …
What it doesn’t mean when we encounter struggles Read More »
For those who worry about their children’s salvation, A few years ago I was really struggling with the same fear due to things some of my children were going through. I remember one night when I was laying in bed, praying for them, and I was almost begging God to do this thing or that …
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Many years ago, as I was spending time with God, I read Matthew 13:2: And large crowds gathered to Him, so He got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd was standing on the beach. I found myself thinking about Jesus and boats and the relationship that different people had with Him. …
God is calling us to get out of the boat with Him Read More »
Faith. For many years I have struggled with this word. Decades ago, I witnessed church leaders turn faith into a work — something that Christians are supposed to work to create and grow and obtain. Christians were condemned if they appeared not to have enough faith according to someone’s apparently random measure of judgment. These …
Finally understanding faith after years of questions Read More »
2020 is over, and 2021 is here. I think if 2020 taught us anything, it was a reminder that life is uncertain. I could, if I wanted, list a few things that I think that this month or this year will hold, but there is no guarantee of any of it. Except one thing. God …
Hold fast – tenaciously, courageously, unceasingly Read More »
Another lesson in trust… “Is God going to answer my prayer and grant my request? The Bible says not to doubt, and others are saying that they’re believing that it’ll happen. But how do they know? And do they really know or do they mean that they’re just hoping God will move the way they …
Trust’s foundation makes all the difference when you walk through fire Read More »
I’ve been pretty quiet these last few months for various reasons. One repeating theme, however, is that every time I play and sing “Shout to the Lord,” the Lord speaks to me…. challenging me… questioning me. He asked me what “the promise I have in You” really is. The Bible is full of promises… but what one promise …
Can I sing for joy when the victory isn’t here yet? Read More »
Sometimes it seems that we live in an age of fear compared to the world I grew up in. And yet, when I look at history and across cultures, I see that almost every age around the world has been an age of fear for vast numbers of people. Today, large numbers of people live …
Courageous obedience when fear is trying to take you down Read More »
There’s this song playing on the Christian radio a lot. You’ve probably heard it. — “ You call me out upon the waters // The great unknown where feet may fail // And there I find You in the mystery // In oceans deep // My faith will stand // And I will call upon …
Time is flying by. Wow. It’s been another interesting month. I am unable to share lots of details, and yet I want to share a little bit. The family member who had the heart attack… God worked a miracle. Many miracles, in fact, culminating in the doctor’s disbelief that his heart is now so healthy …