The distance that grows between us and God is self-inflicted.
Tag: endurance
Understanding the Evidence
Faith is the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). It’s also the interpreter of the “evidence” that is seen. Whenever we are faced with a “doubtful disputation” (see Romans 14:1) of God’s revealed truth, we must always side with God no matter how convincing the contrary arguments may seem.
Get mowing, sluggard!
We used to have someone come up to our property in Zionville to mow our lawn while we lived in Greenville (about 3 hours away). The outfit we hired was based about an hour away and had other clients in the area. Then one day we got an email from them telling us that because … Continue reading Get mowing, sluggard!
Three Young Men That Really Knew How to Live
The young men, Meshach, Shadrach and Abednego, knew how to live because they served a God for Whom they were literally willing to die.
Philadelphia: The little church that could…and did – Revelation 3:7-13 (Part 2)
Living for Christ is not an event. It is a way of life.
Philadelphia: The little church that could…and did – Revelation 3:7-13 (Part 1)
Living for Christ is not an event. It is a way of life.
Smyrna: Poor in this World, Rich in Christ
The church at Smyrna lived recklessly for Christ for one simple reason: They had their eyes on eternity.
Acts on Prayer: Don’t Panic — Pray!
God does not want to destroy His enemies, He would much rather win them. As believers, we need to remember that as well. Our job, even in the midst of persecution, is not to call down fire from heaven, but to owe no man anything but to love them.
Grace in Waves 