You may recall the story that Jesus shared concerning the prayer of the publican. Some bible versions refer to him as the Pharisee. Find time to read it soon in Luke 18:10-12 and we guarantee it will transform your prayer life. You will immediately come to the end of yourself and focus on God whenever…
The Many Tests In The Scriptures
A lot of Christians experience frustration as they make an effort to walk with God. They sincerely love the Lord but they are not getting the desired or promised results. Meanwhile, you see others enjoying and profiting from the Christian experience. What could the problem be? Is God at fault? Are His promises trustworthy? The…
When Blessings Become A Stronghold
It would seem that we are talking from both sides of our mouths. But that is not so. And that is because there are times when blessings become a stronghold. Naturally, you know a stronghold as being associated with undesirable situations. 2 Corinthians 10:4 suggests it is so evil that we must pull it down….
The Simplicity That Is In Christ
If you belong to a number of work-oriented congregations, you may be ignorant of the simplicity that is in Christ. And yet, that exact phrase occurs in the bible at 2 Corinthians 11:3. In a previous post, we alluded to the fact that Christ will profit such congregations nothing. Today, we want to highlight the…
The Real Purpose Of Jesus’ Life
We all know why Jesus came to earth and died. It was for you and for me because God so loved the world that He sent His Son. And what He came to do is equally obvious; it is so that we should not perish. So, why are we spending time considering the real purpose…
Stand Against The Wiles Of The Devil
In the sixth chapter of the letter to the church at Ephesus, Paul makes it clear that there is a devil. And not only is he alive and well, but he also has wiles, another word for tricks or cunning. Fortunately, Paul does not simply expose the devil and his tricks, the apostle helps us….