Tag: faith

Guest Post: Don’t Lose the Essentials – Enjoying the Journey

Dr. Charles Keen has served as a faithful pastor, Bible teacher, author, Bible publisher, and missionary statesman. We are happy to call him a friend. This good man has been a constant encourager to those who are engaged in the work of the gospel. This article from his pen will be a challenge for all… Continue reading Guest Post: Don’t Lose the Essentials – Enjoying the Journey

Influencing others: How to confront a friend who is a serial cheater

Do you have a friend who is cheating on their partner? The question that weighs on your mind is this: Should you confront them about it or simply pretend it is none of your business?  As a Christian, you are likely grappling with the moral dilemma of how to handle this situation in a way… Continue reading Influencing others: How to confront a friend who is a serial cheater

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

Bible It’s the kind of step that makes you want to sit down. You are about to be asked to do something that is way out of your comfort zone, and the easiest thing to do would be to say no. Back away. Avoid the risk… For me, saying “yes” rarely means that I have the confidence it… Continue reading Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

Sunday Stillness – How do we become sound in the faith? – Growing Through God’s Word

Sunday Stillness – How do we become sound in the faith? I am continuing to study Titus using the SIMPLE Method of Bible Study and Ed Hird’s book Restoring Health. Today I am working through Titus 1:13,14. To learn more about this Bible Study go to my Bookstore. Of course, I start with a prayer for God to open the Scripture… Continue reading Sunday Stillness – How do we become sound in the faith? – Growing Through God’s Word

What’s in a Name? – Denise Pass

Photo Credits:yadahworship.wordpress.com Judges 13:18 “The LORD’s messenger said to him, “you should not ask me my name, because you cannot comprehend it.”” Psalm 148:13 “Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory [is] above the earth and heaven.”  Proverbs 30:4 “Who has ascended into heaven, and then… Continue reading What’s in a Name? – Denise Pass

If people were chosen to be non-elect, why did Paul CRY for them?

If TULIP and the Westminster Confession of Faith is true, and the idea that God chose who to save before the foundation of the world (choosing individuals to be either elect and able to believe in him, or non-elect and unable to believe in him), then the apostle Paul’s huge concern (and crying) for unbelievers is a huge mystery. WCF:… Continue reading If people were chosen to be non-elect, why did Paul CRY for them?

I’M HERE – WHERE ARE YOU? – Growing Through God’s Word

I’m Here – Where are You? by Patricia Day (reprinted with permission) John 14:1-3 “Don’t be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s home, and I am going to prepare a place for you. If this were not so, I would tell you plainly. When everything is ready, I will… Continue reading I’M HERE – WHERE ARE YOU? – Growing Through God’s Word

WHAT ARE MY ROOTS – Five-Minute Fridays – Growing Through God’s Word

What are My Roots – Five-Minute Fridays Friday – the time for a 5 minute post – no editing – just write. Linking to Lisa-Jo. Today’s word is ROOTS. I never tired hearing my Dad talk about Ireland. He came with his family in 1921 when he was 11 years old. I loved hearing the old… Continue reading WHAT ARE MY ROOTS – Five-Minute Fridays – Growing Through God’s Word