Grace that lasts forever. We hear sermons about it. We sing songs about it. But do we truly believe it? We all know that Jesus died on the cross to give us grace. But what about when we continue to sin? When we slip up--again!--can God's grace truly be unending? You...
“How do you fight fear when you travel alone…I mean, being blind?” a woman asked me after I spoke at a retreat. “Good question,” I said. “I have to think about that.” Years ago, I traveled from Orlando to La Paz, Bolivia by myself for the first time. I prayed and...
To Him, Whose way is perfect, I give thanks. To Him, Whose Word is flawless, I give thanks. Seeking refuge, we find God to be our shield. The enemy will be subdued, and by God's power, shall yield. It is God Who arms us with His strength, whenever the battles rage and...
Satan will lead us Down a path of seduction With lusts and addictions That will cause our destruction. Drinking and gambling, Adultery and lies, Are all part of his plan To create our demise. He paints a beautiful picture Of stealing and cheating; And knowing,...
Once, there were three crosses, standing upon a hill. The earth had grown dark; he winds began to shrill. In the center of the crosses, was Jesus Christ, our Lord. His love had reached many, and ears had heard His Word. But, even though they listened, the Sacrifice...
There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown. And the Lord said, Shall I hide from Abraham that...
"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love." (1 John 4:18 NIV) Last week, in Freedom From Fear, Part A, we learned that fear only exists where there is no perfect...
Angelo Dundee is an American boxing corner man. For the uninitiated, a corner man in boxing is one, who gives vital inputs to his ward before and most importantly during the fight. Needless to say, those strategic inputs based on keen observation of the opponent would...
Last week, in The Wilderness Experience, Part 3, we discovered that we must be prepared to identify every sin of intemperance and hit it over the head with the Truth that it is God who can fulfill our desires and dreams. Not people, actions, or things. Today's...
Growing in our garden is a huge – I mean huge – Cecile Brunner rose bush. If you remember your rose catalogue, you will remember that Cecile Brunner is a delicate, pink miniature rose. It is sometimes known as the button-hole rose. Miniature blossom it may be but the...