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Assurance of Salvation
It is not uncommon for a Christian to doubt his salvation at some point in his spiritual journey. Have you worried that something is wrong with you because questions and doubts have come to your mind? If so, take heart, because you are not alone, and...
Defeating Shame
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...
Whom Shall I Serve
It is impossible to walk in obedience to God’s will and purposes if we serve our own fleshly desires. We find a perfect example in the story of Achen, who made the unfortunate choice of choosing the world’s offerings over the will and purposes of God. The Israelites...
Dwelling in Our Hearts
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...
Green Pastures
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...
God—Encourager & Protector
It is easy to become discouraged when we see things happening in this world that make no logical sense. But we can be confident that God is our rescuer, for He is in control and wants us encouraged, trusting, and filled with faith. When I think about encouragement and...
Build Yourself Up
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...
Darkness and Wickedness Reign
The United States is experiencing an increasing epidemic of apostasy (the abandonment of belief in God and His resurrected Son, Jesus Christ), while the growth of Christianity is exploding in other nations around the world. How did this nation that was founded on...
The Secret Place
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the almighty. (Psalm 91:1) Life is uncertain as we watch the world spin out of control. But Jesus said, “I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or...
TATOOS
Let me clearly state that this is NOT an indictment of people who have tattoos. Many of my family members and friends have tattoos. Most people who have tattoos have simply followed the current culture of tattooing. But then there are those sincere Christians who...
Working Out Your Own 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...
Be Careful What You Speak
The permeating pollution of profanity has become common place in our culture because society’s comfort level of what is tolerated has shifted. Expletives, once banned in public, are now unbridled. However, I grew up in an era and in an environment where cursing was...