The Courage To Die To Self
“Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me.” John 14:21 Obedience is not spontaneous; it is a constant battle with your flesh nature. Obedience demands the surrender of your natural inclinations. It demands complete submission to that which...
From Courage To Destiny
“Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River,…” Joshua 1:2 "Have not I commanded you? Be strong and courageous: Do not be terrified; Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."...
The Honorable Father
When I look at my children, I wonder…How well did I model being a man, a husband, a father, a neighbor? As Jesus was a testimony of the Father, they are my testimony.“Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us."Jesus answered: “Don’t you...
Defilement
Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. Proverbs 4:24 We live in a combative world, a world where words are often the weapons of choice, and we have learned to use them with careless disregard. We have become dispensers of verbal...
The Reward Trap – Part 2
When we have grown up learning and believing there is no such thing as a free lunch, one of the hardest things to do is receive something without having worked for it. We think a gift always requires a pay-back in kind. Anything of value has to be earned. We dont...
The Reward Trap – Part 1
The need to be seen as special, as part of the group, is a major driving force in our lives. We are born with this need and will probably have it until the Lord calls us home. We were created to belong, to be enriched by fellowship and live in the natural comfort and...
Rejection – Part 2
The Fear of Rejection His word declares his deep concern, care and love for us. Psalm 139:13-17For you formed my inward parts; you wove me in my mothers womb.14 I will give thanks to you, for i am fearfully and wonderfully made; wonderful are your works, and my soul...
Rejection – Part 1
One of the greatest issues we face is the pain of not being valued, understood and cherished by the people around us and by the world at largein a word, rejection. Rejection has been called the greatest undiagnosed and therefore untreated malady within the body of...
Anger is Universal
The Bible does not condemn anger; it recognizes the validity of anger, but it admonishes us not to sin in our anger. Eph. 4:26... Be angry but do not sin, do not let the sun go down on your anger anger needs to be dealt with in such a way that it does not give the...
Principles of Healing
Most of us long and search for healing; we want an end to our suffering, and we travel long distances and pay large quantities of money to see the best in the field, looking for relief. While seeking wholeness in spirit, soul, and body, we may have overlooked a key...