“If”

“If”

As I was studying God’s Word the other day, my eyes fastened on the word “if” which Satan used to tempt Jesus in the desert. Interestingly if is used 805 times in the Old Testament and 602 times in the New Testament for a total of 1,407. Satan confronted Jesus as...
Excellence—Not Perfection

Excellence—Not Perfection

I absolutely love when God speaks to us through those things that surround us. As I have said in my book, JOURNEY WITH GOD, He uses people, animals, nature, everyday activities and experiences, and His Word to reveal precious truths to us. We must be aware of those...
Never Give Up

Never Give Up

Contributor: Chad Roberts Thick fog had settled over the twenty mile stretch between Catalina Island and the California coastline.   The thirty-four-year-old Florence Chadwick was already an accomplished swimmer, but on July 4, 1952, she was aiming to become the...
 Comfortable Christianity

 Comfortable Christianity

I enjoy reading biographies of missionaries and other Christian heroes from the past.  One of my all-time favorites is the story of Adoniram and Ann Judson.  They were the first missionaries sent out from the newly formed United States of America.  Born...
In It but Not of It

In It but Not of It

Contributor: Chad Roberts Can you define worldliness?  As Christ-followers, it should be clear to us what God considers worldly.  I grew up in what was at times a legalistic environment.  From home to church, the standards were high, and at times, it...
The Mind is a Control Tower

The Mind is a Control Tower

An airport, no matter the size, has a control tower that constantly monitors flight patterns, which sometimes will require the redirecting of a flight to ensure the safety of the flight and of others. And like an airport control tower, the mind is a control tower that...