There is a story in Acts which is told about Simon, the Magician. He had previously practiced magic or sorcery, which amazed the people. Simon considered himself great and the people all paid attention to him and regarded him as ‘the power of God.’ After a while, Philip preached the gospel of Jesus Christ and… Continue reading Desiring Gifts
Category: Devotionals
On “Root of Bitterness” – Divorce Minister
See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. –Hebrews 12:15, NIV In order to avoid the discomfort of facing injustice and naming it as such, some Christians turn on faithful spouses calling them “bitter.” They are too… Continue reading On “Root of Bitterness” – Divorce Minister
The Blinding, Binding & Grinding of Sin
The varied events in the life of Samson make for a fascinating read. At times I pore over them in astonishment that Samson could be so obtuse and reckless, yet God used him repeatedly for his purposes and his glory. Set apart as a Nazarite from birth,1 Samson did little to live up to and honor… Continue reading The Blinding, Binding & Grinding of Sin
The Lion Of Judah, Prophesied By Jacob
The phrase “Lion of Judah” has become familiar among Christians. We know it describes Jesus, so let’s look at when it originated and where it appears in the Bible. Genesis 49 records Jacob’s last words to his sons. The scripture says he called together all twelve of them and said the following; Gather around me, and… Continue reading The Lion Of Judah, Prophesied By Jacob
If You Held the Pen
If you held the pen, how would you write your story? Urged into owning and telling your story by popular culture today, may excite feelings of regret or shame. Conversely, slipping into a bit of pride over achievements may unleash a one-dimensional exposé. Whether we choose telling our story or simply holding it, our perspective… Continue reading If You Held the Pen
Exhausting Grace: An Eye for An Eye
Exhausting Grace: An Eye for An Eye “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for an eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take… Continue reading Exhausting Grace: An Eye for An Eye
Reminder: Cheating is abuse! – Divorce Minister
Should a man take his body, which is part of Christ, and join it to a prostitute? Never! – 1 Corinthians 6:15b, NIV When someone is a cheater, they are also an abuser. You cannot have one without the other. Soul rape is abusive. I am astounded by how cheating and adultery are too often treated as less than… Continue reading Reminder: Cheating is abuse! – Divorce Minister
God Calls Us to Find Happiness in Him – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
In my novel Safely Home, I tell the story of two Harvard roommates reunited in China twenty years after graduation. One is American businessman Ben Fielding, an entrepreneur in international high-tech corporate partnerships. The other is Li Quan, a brilliant academic who, when Ben last saw him, was headed home to be a professor at a… Continue reading God Calls Us to Find Happiness in Him – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
2348 B.C. All Over Again? – Enjoying the Journey
Imagine going back in time more than 4,000 years and finding the ancient world, in many ways, like the world we are living in today. Some things never change. Solomon spoke the truth when he said “there is no new thing under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:9). Noah is the classic example. The Lord Jesus said,… Continue reading 2348 B.C. All Over Again? – Enjoying the Journey
Men of Valour
We read about Joshua and Caleb in the story of the twelve spies of Isreal. In Numbers 13, God instructed Moses to send men to spy out the land. He sent a leader or a chief from each tribe, including Caleb from the tribe of Judah and Joshua from tribe of Ephraim. All of the men… Continue reading Men of Valour