Many of us have erroneously likened the Christian life to climbing a ladder—one rung at a time. Each step puts us a little bit closer to reaching the high standard for living the abundant Christian life. The driven believer faithfully continues pressing upward in pursuit of the victorious life and is devoted to the “duties” [...]
What if there was someone you could trust with every hidden detail of your life without jeopardizing the friendship? Some time back I was both challenged and convicted by a timely story that was shared by my dear friend, Pastor Jim Owen. A fellow brother in the faith had once told Jim that “Jesus Christ [...]
“Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 2:1).
This exhortation from the Apostle Paul given to young Timothy is of vital importance to each of us. We must not only view grace as the divine benefit and favor bestowed upon all men regarding eternal life through belief [...]
“And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life” (1 John 5:20).
Is Christ distant and impersonal to you? [...]
This prayer from the Apostle Paul is rich with doctrine and addresses how the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ has affected every believer. My prayer is that the Lord will help us understand these great Bible truths. And that we will find great encouragement in them. Resurrection Day is not simply remembering [...]
