I’ll admit it. Throughout my Christian life I have often lacked genuine childlike faith in my prayers and petitions to the Heavenly Father. How about you? I would frequently complicate something He meant to be very simple. Am I praying according to His will? Am I asking for something “I” desire but He does not […]
Life in Christ equips every true believer with the knowledge, ability, and passion for maintaining genuine unity with other believers. So if this is true, why is there so much division in the local church today? Is there any clear instruction provided in scripture that reveals the secret for preserving harmony and oneness in the […]
“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). We’ve each done it. We look, observe, put all the pieces of someone’s life together, and then cast judgment without knowing all of the facts. We instruct others, give unwanted advice and then offer insensitive counsel without knowing all the facts. We rebuke, […]
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We each live in our own frame of reference. What I mean by “frame of reference” is that our particular view in daily life is greatly influenced and formed by our personal experiences and circumstances. You cannot see through my eyes, and I cannot see through yours. That’s not a complaint, it’s simply a reality. […]
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God has taught me through a severe, disabling, physical trial to simply abide in Christ. By way of some background, I served as a pastor for over 10 years, have taught God’s word for over 25 years, and I labored and toiled in ministry and duty for most of my Christian life. Then I developed […]