Righteousness: Gift or Work?

September 17, 2023

Do you see “righteousness” or “holiness” as something you need to earn? Is it something you need to strive for or measure up to? We are commanded in 1 Peter 1:16-17 “As He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct. Since it is written, “You shall be holy, for […]

The Holy Spirit and Prayer

September 16, 2023

Have you ever thought about the role the Holy Spirit plays in your prayer life? As with every aspect of our Christian life, Christ must be the source in order for it be Godly. Christ in the Christian (by the power of His Spirit) is the Christian life. The same is true of prayer! We […]

The Prospects of a Prayer-Filled Life

September 10, 2023

Do we (do I) believe in the power of prayer? Sure I give verbal assent to it, and I even preach of it’s importance, but the fact that it still does not motivate my behavior in a significant way, shows me that I still don’t really believe it. If I/we understood what a life of […]

Imagine it! Believe it!

September 10, 2023

All true Christians have received life from Christ. The majority, however, know nothing about the more abundant life that He is willing to bestow and this is most evident by our prayer life. For a true life of prayer it is necessary that we walk in an ever-increasing experience of that overflowing life. Abundant life […]

(47) – Deeply loved

September 10, 2023

The Preface: Have you ever wondered if God really cares? Are you tempted to doubt God’s love at times? How often do you look for the approval of man instead of God? The Passage: Matt 11:2-19; Luke 7:18-35 The Process: The Purpose: What was God doing? Why did He have this written down? The religious […]

(48) The Definition of Success

September 10, 2023

The Preface: What is your definition of success? What are the conditions of success for you? Is success for you about the end result, or is it defined by the process? The Passage: Matt 11:20-30: The Process: The Purpose: What was God doing? Why did He have this written down? It is clear that, although […]

(46) The God of All Comfort

August 21, 2023

The Preface: Why does God allow difficult things to happen, especially for those who are His kids? If He is sovereign and all powerful, He could certainly stop bad things from happening. But, He is also all knowing! And being all knowing, He knows what is going to produce the deepest growth and what will […]

Occupied With Christ

August 21, 2023

Galatians 3:1-14 Review: Paul continues to defend his authority and his partnership with the apostles. Galatians 3:1 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. You foolish Galatians. Who has bewitched you? Paul is saying, “Come on guys! Use your brains. How could you be […]

How to Overcome Prayerlessness

August 21, 2023

I don’t know about you, but through the years of my spiritual journey, consistency in my prayer life has been one of my biggest challenges. I do pretty good to find the time / make the time for Bible reading and/or Bible study. I am regularly involved in fellowship with other believers. Giving of my […]

The Weapon of Prayer

August 14, 2023

When a general chooses the place from which he intends to strike his enemy, he pays most attention to those points that he thinks most important in the fight. The place of private prayer is the key, the strategic position, where decisive victory is obtained. The Enemy also knows this strategic tool is the key […]