It’s Just a Setback. It’s Not Your Future.

It’s just a setback; it’s not your future.

I remember when the Holy Spirit spoke those words to me some years ago. I had just taken a devastating blow—a one-two (three-four)…

Are You a True Follower of Christ? Really?

As I was preparing a sermon for Palm Sunday, I was struck to the core by John 12. Jesus made a triumphal…

Don’t Give Up: God Wants to Encounter You in a New Way

Do you remember when the Lord spoke to the apostle Paul in the night by a vision? He said: “Do not be afraid,…

How to Get Off the Emotional Roller Coaster

We are emotional beings. God gave us emotions—and God Himself has emotions. Our emotions can be a great motivator at times and a great enemy at other times.

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A Humble Warning to the Spiritually Proud Preacher

The first and worst cause of error that prevails in our day is spiritual pride.

So said Jonathan Edwards, a preacher, theologian and missionary to Native…

When People You Love Become Stumbling Blocks

Stumbling blocks. You don’t want to be one. And you don’t want them in your life, either. But what do you do when the stumbling block comes from…

Handling Manipulation God’s Way

I was reading a bit from RT Kendall's book called "All's Well That Ends Well." It struck me, so I wanted to share it with you. Here it…

Practicing the Presence of God (Third Letter)

For a soldier friend whom he encourages to trust in God.

WE have a GOD who is infinitely gracious, and knows all our wants. I always…

Practicing the Presence of God (Second Letter)

By Brother Lawrence

Difference between himself and others. * Faith alone consistently and persistently. * Deprecates this state being considered a delusion.

NOT finding my manner of life in…

Practicing the Presence of God (First Letter)

By Brother Lawrence

How the habitual sense of God’s Presence was found.

SINCE you desire so earnestly that I should communicate to you the method by which I arrived at…