What Is My Problem?

By Kerry Skinner / April 27, 2023 / Comments Off on What Is My Problem?

“What is my problem? Why can’t I change to be better? I need help! If I could just find out what the issue is, then I would know how to get better!” Ever had these questions and thoughts? All of us need a refresher on this subject. In fact, this article is essential reading for…

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Hesitation Delays Growth

By Kerry Skinner / February 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Hesitation Delays Growth

Hesitation delays growth, immediate obedience promotes growth. Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” They immediately left their nets and followed Him (Matthew 4:19-20). Spiritually you are built to obey–not disobey. When you walk in the Spirit, everything within you desires to follow your Lord. When you hesitate…

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Encouragement for the Discouraged

By Kerry Skinner / February 20, 2023 / Comments Off on Encouragement for the Discouraged

Is there anyone who doesn’t need encouragement? Encouragement helps to bring the discouraged out of despair. The Scripture states, My soul melts from heaviness; strengthen me according to Your word. Psalm 119:28 One writer said, “Flatter me and I may not believe you. Criticize me and I may not like you. Ignore me and I may…

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A Gentle Spirit

By Kerry Skinner / February 13, 2023 / Comments Off on A Gentle Spirit

A gentle spirit is not often observed in our day. Many have harsh spirits displayed openly to all. Do you have a long or a short fuse? It is rare that a person remains gentle every hour of every day. When a believer is harsh and disgruntled it is not because the fruit of the…

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Attractive Testimonies

By Kerry Skinner / February 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Attractive Testimonies

What do attractive testimonies look like to godly people? …for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men. Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace…

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The Powerful Impact of God’s Word

By Kerry Skinner / January 30, 2023 / Comments Off on The Powerful Impact of God’s Word

our God whom we serve is able…and He will deliver us…  Daniel 3:17 NKJV When God does His mighty work in the midst of His people, several truths must be recognized: God has always desired to work through His people, but they have not always recognized His initiative in their lives, or His activity around…

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Is Your Life Lined Up?

By Kerry Skinner / January 23, 2023 / Comments Off on Is Your Life Lined Up?

Is everything in your life lined up just the way you want it? It is good for us to set goals for ourselves and have things in order. The Lord Jesus said, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). It makes…

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Solid Foundations for Difficult Times

By Kerry Skinner / November 7, 2022 / Comments Off on Solid Foundations for Difficult Times

A Standard for Life We need solid foundations if we are to survive difficult times. If you are to construct a safe building, you must make sure you have the right materials and the right tools to have a solid foundation. There has never been a time in life in which the people of God needed…

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Churches and Truth

By Kerry Skinner / November 1, 2022 / Comments Off on Churches and Truth

What to Expect? Churches and truth should be what we expect! Yet, when churches present the truth they tend to be criticized because their ministers upset people when they preach about the sinfulness of man and the inflexible standards of the Bible. Once I had a long conversation with a fellow counselor about the value…

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Victory!

By Kerry Skinner / September 15, 2022 / Comments Off on Victory!

Victory comes in many forms. Some people simple want to win a battle so they can be known as the victor. Others want victory that relieves the tensions of life. But, the real key to victory is for God to be known to others through what He does in your life. Are you slow to…

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