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June 2024

June 28, 2024

Free of Pride (Humility Month: Part 4)

Follow the lead of those who are older. All of you, put on a spirit...

June 16, 2024

The Purpose of Testing (Humility Month: Part Two)

Any time I start thinking, ‟Why is this happening to me?” I remember that Moses...

June 14, 2024

Humility Month: Part 1–From Disgrace to Wisdom

Pride does not feel that it needs any further teaching, and therefore, gathers no wisdom.

May 2024

May 15, 2024

How God’s Power is Perfected in Weakness

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness.”

April 2024

April 24, 2024

What the Bible Says about the End: Part 1–The Last Days

...in the last days it is going to be very difficult to be a Christian.

April 11, 2024

Other Seed Fell Among Thorns

Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants...

March 2024

March 27, 2024

Perseverance (Evidence of the Spirit: Part 4)

Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

March 15, 2024

Great Joy (Evidence of the Spirit: Part 3)

taking the trouble with the joy, the joy with the trouble.

March 11, 2024

Pursuing Peace (Evidence of the Spirit: Part 2)

Let us then pursue what leads to peace and to building up one another.

February 2024

February 23, 2024

Evidence of the Spirit: Part 1–Kindness and Generosity

Always aim to show kindness and seek to do good to one another and to everybody.

December 2023

December 26, 2023

Pure Courage (The Law and the Prophets: Part 3)

Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for...

December 09, 2023

…and How to Let Go of Them (6 Excuses: Part 2)

Here are some practical steps to help you (and me) let go of what is...

December 08, 2023

6 Excuses that Keep You a Slave to Sin…

There is another power within me that is at war with my mind. This power makes...

November 2023

November 21, 2023

Times of Trouble (Overcoming the World: Part 6)

God always helps in times of trouble. So we will not be afraid even if...

November 17, 2023

The Weight of Eternal Glory (Overcoming the World: Part 4)

We are being renewed day by day, for our light and momentary troubles are achieving for...

November 04, 2023

The Fruit of the Spirit (Overcoming the World: Part 2)

The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives.

October 2023

October 28, 2023

What “Overcoming the World” Means: Part 1–Peace Be With You

In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.

September 2023

September 27, 2023

Why Stewardship is Important: Part 3–I Wish You Enough

I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting. I wish you enough loss to...

September 23, 2023

Why Stewardship is Important: Part 2–Testing God

"Test me! If you do these things, I will surely bless you. Good things will...

August 2023

August 31, 2023

Your Will Be Done

"Not my will, however, but your will be done.”

August 25, 2023

Ask and Believe: Part 2–As Your Soul Prospers

We have both the right and the position to ask God for anything in prayer...

August 12, 2023

Can Doubt and Faith Co-exist? Part 3–The Road from Dependence to Skepticism

It is easy to say that, in our culture today, we feel more independent than...

August 11, 2023

Can Doubt and Faith Co-Exist? Part 2–Like a Little Child

“I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like...

August 05, 2023

Can Doubt and Faith Co-Exist? Part 1–When You See the Invisible

What matters more than whether you doubt is what you do with your doubt.