by Chad Roberts | Depression, Discouragement, Doubts, Forgiveness
Shame is a fierce adversary to a believer’s life. As hard as one tries, it is not conquered so easily. It has a way of rearing its ugly head, accusing us of the past, and condemning us in the present. Shame is defined as “a painful feeling of...
by Chad Roberts | Christian Living, Contentment, Faith
Is Christ comfortable around you? Ephesians 3:17 gives us a unique insight on our relationship with Christ. Paul writes, “So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith…” Dwell comes from two Greek words meaning down and to inhabit a...
by Chad Roberts | Christian Living, Contentment, God's Word, Rest
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to do a pastoral sabbatical in Ireland. I was not only amazed at how green the landscape was, but I loved how many random flocks of sheep I ran into. It seemed every few miles, I would stop the car to allow sheep to...
by Chad Roberts | Encouragement, Faith
When I was young in my faith and needed encouragement, I would look for it in others. I can remember hoping that someone would call me or indicate that they were praying for me. As I have grown in the Lord, I have learned that God expects me to encourage...
by Chad Roberts | Salvation
Most Christians hope for God to do a great work through them, yet far too many miss the biblical truth that God must first work in us before He can work through us. When teaching from Philippians 2:12-13, the late Warren Weirsbe once wrote, “Before God...
by Chad Roberts | God's Love
Contributor: Chad Roberts Genesis 3 is foundational to understanding the Gospel. If you can understand the fall of man, you will be able to grasp God’s eternal plans of redemption. Consequently, if you have misconceptions of Genesis 3, it will leave...