It is amazing to me how little effort we Christians commonly put into our work and service for Christ. When the world puts on a dinner for a band of politicians, a red carpet premier for an ensemble of actors, or an awards banquet for a varied group of athletes…
Questions in this episode: – What does it mean in James 1:8 to be a double-minded person? – How do we reconcile with friends who have done us wrong? – When Jesus gave up his spirit on the cross, what is happening here? – Can you elaborate between the harsh God of the Old Testament …
We need to remember the greatness of the God to whom we pray. We often pray small prayers for small things because we’ve forgotten…
We need to remember the greatness of the God to whom we pray. We often pray small prayers for small things because we’ve forgotten…
How we work says a lot about our relationship with God. According to the Bible, Christians are to approach their employment as a service to the King of kings. We are told that regardless of who our employer might be…
Questions in this episode: – Should we fast and pray for unsaved family members? What is appropriate to fast and pray for? – If God needs nothing why did He create us? – Why would God want to create something to enjoy and praise Him if He’s self sufficient? – How am I supposed …
Get the deeper meaning of those Christmas carols we sing each year, but maybe don’t pay as much attention to as we should. There is great theological depth that we too easily sing over without giving much thought to. Gain a deeper richness and enjoyment to some of your favorite Christmas carols in Pastor Mikes …
The problem with worldly ambition is that it is misdirected. God is great; we are sinful. God is infinite; we are finite. God is the only sovereign authority that is; we are impotent – so impotent that we are not able to…
While most people believe God saves people for “people’s sake” (i.e., because of his attraction to them and his inner compulsion to promote and honor them), Psalm 106:8 tells us that God is in the business of saving sinners…
We all like easy answers. Yet the Bible tells us that “It is the glory of God to conceal things” (Proverbs 25:2). That may appear to be a cruel portrayal of God, who is lauded for stealthily hiding important matters from his creatures. But think for a moment about how loving parents routinely and strategically choose to refrain from simply handing over the answers to their children’s homework questions. Parents and teachers alike intuitively recognize
A thoughtful view of God’s plan for the consummation of this era ought to infuse our hearts with ample amounts of hope and courage to face our daily challenges. Much like the despised but courageous…
We should always be on the lookout for the reflections of God’s glory in all things, acknowledging and crediting him for all his kindness to us in granting us life in his image.
It would not be right if the busyness of Christmastime steals from us this great opportunity to wholeheartedly and joyfully praise God for what he has done for us!
