You may never have wondered how God can take from someone who does not have? Quite apart from the unfairness of why God takes from the poor, the passage makes no sense. You may know it as a part of the parable on the talents. As for me, I did not know how you could…
The Draining Of Spiritual Power
We continue with our consideration of the twelfth and thirteenth chapters of the gospel according to Matthew. But believe me, it is not an entirely academic study. It applies to you, particularly if you think God is not answering your prayers. In summary, Jesus had been trying to perform miracles and the religious leaders were…
Don’t be One of The Foolish Christians
No, we are not speaking of the foolish virgins. Those were mostly careless, supposing they could succeed on the Christian journey without the Holy Spirit. It is almost impossible to live godly without Him in your life. However, in this post, we speak of Christians who keep sowing without reaping, year after year. They are…
The Foundation For Good Success
I had spent the previous Sunday preaching that the knowledge of God is all you need for a godly life. The text for that sermon was from 1 Peter 2:1-4. Read it when you have time so you can get a doubling of this post’s blessings. And then, this morning I was having my quiet…
Looking For Jesus In The Wrong Place
The other day, as I studied the twelfth and thirteenth chapters of Matthew, this topic came to me. Jesus is usually in the most unlikely places, like on the seashore in that account. This is why many believers spend time looking for Jesus in the wrong place. We assume He would be in the church…
You Must Know Your Joy Generator
The Census Bureau field officer was very professional as he conducted the phone survey. The survey started with “How do you feel about your life? You had 10 options, the number 10 being the best feeling. When I gave my very emphatic answer, we both laughed. I scored my feeling about my life a good…