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Godly Friendships
I appreciate the way David uses contrast throughout the book of Psalms. Such is the case in Psalm 16:3-4. He contrasts the godly from the ungodly. This is a great principle for our lives. When it comes to righteous people, David says they are his...
Two Roads
Jesus taught people are on one of two paths. He called it the broad road and the narrow road (Matthew 7:13-14). The first leads to eternal destruction, while the second leads to eternal life. I am always stunned when I hear people say, “All roads lead to...
God in Our Daily Routines
Do you feel stuck in life? If so, you're not alone. A recent study shows that sixty-nine percent of Americans feel stuck in their daily routines. As a pastor, I find this statistic disappointing. A careful study of the Bible will show that God...
Overtaken by God’s Blessings
What comes to mind when you think of God's blessings? For me, the word favor comes to mind. I want God's hand so evident on my life that His favor can be seen in every aspect. Deuteronomy 28 is some of the most exciting and vivid language...
“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...
Resolute Faith
Contributor: Chad Roberts Approximately 45% of Americans start the New Year with a resolution. However, only about 8% actually keep their resolutions for the year. Statistics tell us about 22% of resolutions fail after one week, 40% after one month, 50% after...
Numbering Our Days
Have you ever noticed how the Bible emphasizes days rather than years? In today's culture, we mark birthdays, anniversaries, and other celebrations by counting the years. Scripture encourages us to number our days. Why do you suppose this...
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...
Five Miles from Bethlehem
Emmanuel, it is an astonishing title for Christ. The Name means God with us. When Christ was born to the Virgin Mary in the City of David, Bethlehem, history itself would be divided between B.C. and A.D., marking the birth of our Lord. Among the...
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
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...
The Divided United States
Contributor: Chad Roberts Do you believe America will face another civil war in our lifetime? I certainly pray not! While I do not believe there will be a war of weapons, make no mistake that there is a civil war of ideologies. I often wonder how...