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
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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
Why Fervent Prayers are Important – Christian Personal Development
Fervent prayers are important and relevant for your dominion and manifestation on the earth. Sadly, most Christians are abandoning the platform of fervent prayers today. The circumstances around our world today are intimidating. But the truth is that God is mightily able to help us overcome these circumstances and situations. Related: How to receive answers to… Continue reading Why Fervent Prayers are Important – Christian Personal Development
Christians You Should Know: R.A. Torrey – Enjoying the Journey
“The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.” – Proverbs 20:7 A Snapshot of the Life of Reuben Archer Torrey: Born: Jan. 28, 1856 – Hoboken, New JerseyDied: Oct. 26, 1928 – Biltmore, North Carolina First President of Moody Bible Institute, 1889-1908; Bible Institute of Los Angeles (CA), 1912-24; and founder and first director… Continue reading Christians You Should Know: R.A. Torrey – Enjoying the Journey
How to learn from our mistakes
Making mistakes is inevitable since we live in an imperfect world, but we could make something beautiful from our mistakes when we learned from them. God is not looking for Believers who never make mistakes. He appreciates and seeks those willing to learn from their wrongdoings and decisions. It is something that we can do… Continue reading How to learn from our mistakes
Let’s Stop Redefining Sin
I remember the first time I heard a cuss word on TV. I remember the show; I remember the scene. My reaction was, “Whoa. They just pushed the envelope.” Some would laugh today if I mentioned the show and what was said. It now surely falls into the category of “what’s-the-big-deal?” If I used this… Continue reading Let’s Stop Redefining Sin
Wrestling with Fear of the Unknown — Vaneetha Risner
What do you do when you feel anxious or afraid? Ask a friend for advice? Roll over everything endlessly in your head? Try to distract yourself? Or do you go immediately to God? I’m learning to do the latter but it’s still not instinctive. I’ve been dealing with multiple unrelated health issues, some of which… Continue reading Wrestling with Fear of the Unknown — Vaneetha Risner
Pastoral Sobriety
This post was first published in January, 2015. —ed. When was the last time you sat down and evaluated your testimony? Not the story of how the Lord saved you, but the daily testimony of your life. What does your life say about your faith, your knowledge of God and His Word, and your love… Continue reading Pastoral Sobriety
Leadership and Spiritual Maturity
This post was first published in January, 2015. —ed. New believers, and especially young men, are often very passionate for the truth. The joy of new life in Christ goes hand in hand with the desire to proclaim God’s truth to others and see them come to repentance and faith in Him. But that passion… Continue reading Leadership and Spiritual Maturity