Letting Go Of Bitterness

Bitterness—- what is it? Where does it come from? Do I have it? Bitterness is defined as a strong unrelenting hostility or resentment. I found it interesting that one of the words used to define hostility was unfriendliness. We might not see it as bitterness, but resentment can be defined by feelings of displeasure or […]

Light vs. Darkness

We hear much talk about how bad the world is becoming— it is getting darker and darker. Have you ever thought about why? There is only one explanation for darkness— an absence of light. Light dispels darkness (John 1:5). We are to carry His light to the world. “You are the light of the world…” […]

Life and Peace

I love the hope that is found in the truth that we have a new heart thus we can be assured of having good soil. Therefore, when we hear the Word it will begin to take root, grow and produce a harvest. “But he who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the […]

Tabernacle

Just as the Tabernacle in the Old Testament had three parts, the Outer Court, Holy Place and Holy of Holies, so do we as Christians. Our bodies are temples of His Holy Spirit. (1 Corinthians 6) And we are body, soul and spirit. The Tabernacle was a type and shadow of what is in heaven. […]

Encourager

An encourager propels people forward. A flatterer causes people to be wrapped in themselves.

If God is Good…..Why?

As I was pondering today concerning how many people are of the mindset that, if God is good why is there so much injustice in the world? Why is there poverty? Why are children abused? Why is there so much sickness and disease? Many wonder where is God and what is He up to? It […]

Repentance

Repentance strips us bare of all the things we have been hiding behind and prepares us for washing. Then we get in the water of God’s Word and wash the dirt off.

Keys to a More Effective Prayer Life

Prayer- we hear a lot about it. Many people say they they pray. Different religions all pray. In the Christian life prayer is an humbling of ourselves before the awesome God. But, it is also, the most awesome God responding back to man that He has made! It is so incredible that we can communicate […]

God’s Perfect Will

Most Christians want to be in God’s perfect will. I have heard many say this. Others will say, “If I just knew what God wanted me to do.” So, how do we know God’s will? How can we be sure we are in His will? Sometimes, it seems, there’s just no definitive answer. The best path […]

Unity and Intimacy

The description Jesus gave of our relationship with Father and Holy Spirit is one of intimacy and unity. Both of these relationships flow through Jesus as referenced in John 14:6, “……. no one comes to the Father except through Me.” And when explaining about Holy Spirit He says in verse 18, “I will not leave […]