Keep on believing, see what others do not; that’s exactly what John did. By inspiration of the Holy Spirit, as John wrote this gospel account, he wrote to help us keep on believing. The book of John is an encouraging book that helps us realize that true belief brings great joy. This book for believers…
My eyes are ever toward the LORD, for He shall pluck my feet out of the net. Psalm 25:15 Imagine walking through the forest along a path that is not well defined. Concern for staying on the path would be your focus, lest you step into a hole or become disoriented and lost. If you knew that…
The Best Policy Which is best: openness or honesty? The answer may be determined by the situation and timing. Openness is not necessarily the same as honesty. Others believe that honesty is the best policy, but I think God would rather us be honest, not because it is the best policy, but because we are…
Reaction: Good or Bad Reactions to correction are obvious–good or bad, the reaction will come when corrected. What is your reaction when a person says, to you, “I’m going to be very frank with you.” You probably don’t say, “Let me pull up a chair. I can’t wait to hear this!” Most likely, we shout…
Basic obedience is at the heartbeat of basic Christianity. Matthew 7:21 (Skinner paraphrase) “Not everyone that calls Jesus Lord really means it. Only those who do what Jesus says really mean it.” Did you know that God created you spiritually, as a Christian, to obey? God created you to obey–not command. What is your human…
Developing Discretion Right choices begin with right thinking! It is not enough to hope that you are making the right choice, you must base your decisions on right information. And most of all, your timing must be right! When wisdom enters your heart, and knowledge is pleasant to your soul, discretion will preserve you; Understanding will…
God’s amazing work happens in many unnoticed ways–at least unnoticed in the beginning of a story. Measure Your Life by Wesley Duewel tells an amazing testimony. Duewel tells the story of a man named Stephen Grellat who walked very closely with God and obeyed the Lord even when he did not understand all of the details…
If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 Focus on Christ Which of these do you think most people choose? 1)…
Worldly sorrow is unmistakably different than godly sorrow. Is it possible for you to say, “I am sorry,” but not mean it? Yes. What kind of sorrow is that? It is worldly sorrow, not godly sorrow. This type of sorrow has no intention of producing change. It is simply sorry that a situation exists or…
What is your normal reaction to correction? When a friend confides, “I’m going to be very frank with you.” Do you grasp his hand and pull him to a chair so he can sit down and tell you your shortcoming? Do you shout for joy that he is about to get another glimpse of your…