If misery loves company, then doubt and its close companion, unbelief, are like an easily caught cold. Since we are more inclined to not believe in something, it only takes one doubting person to impact a large group of people. Let’s look at an example from the Bible and see how a little unbelief spread…
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How to Fail God and Learn From It
So many in this world are constantly searching for the means to be successful in life. Yet what they don’t know is that the only way to succeed in this world, and more importantly, afterward is by following God’s Word, the Bible. It’s full of success. But how many realize that the Bible also gives…
40 Days Not Trusting God = 40 Years
Have you ever felt like you have been traveling around in a big circle? You think that you are almost near the end when landmarks that you have seen in the beginning of your journey start appearing. You grow weary and complain. Soon you are at a point of desperation and begin crying out for…
Rest Assured When Jesus Compels You
Jesus had just performed the miracle of feeding more than five thousand people with only five loaves of bread and two fishes. This was one of many tests of trusting God for His disciples (and the people as well). And now God was planning another test for them concerning faith and obedience. Therefore, Jesus compels…
The Vine of Jesus Has the Best Fruit
Jesus stated that He is the Vine and His followers are the branches. The book of John, chapter 5, verse 15 emphasizes the importance of a branch abiding in the vine it comes from, meaning that it is absolutely necessary for Christ’s followers to abide in Him. It is only the branches which abide in…
Can Tragedy and Hardship Be A Good Thing?
When you first accepted Christ into your heart, you most likely felt like you had conquered the world and that the problems you had up to that point no longer seemed so difficult. What a pleasant time it was, with little to fear. But it was not long before the euphoria faded and new tragedy…
Beware When Holding God’s Hand That He’s Not Kept Behind
The simple act of holding God’s hand is a strong image in our walk with Him. Yet, how often do we mistake our grip for His, our path for His perfect plan? As we look into several examples of misguided interaction, we can discover memorable truths about our relationship with God and the hazards of…
New Year, Same Sin
At the beginning of each new year, it is the same old thing: So many of us want to improve some area of our life. Everywhere we look, from gyms to retail stores and restaurants, there are promotions for a new outlook on life. Yet, with all of these means in place to assist us,…
Being Constantly Focused on Jesus and His Subtle Guidance
In our fast-paced world, staying focused on Jesus can be both challenging and crucial. Just as a skilled worker remains attentive to their supervisor’s every gesture, we as believers are called to keep our eyes fixed on Christ. This steadfast attention goes beyond mere obedience; it’s about developing a deep, natural understanding of His will….
Born to Die — The Ultimate Sacrifice Revealed
Since the time of creation billions have been born into this world, lived out their lives and then died. Yet out of these there was only one who was born to die. Over two thousand years ago Jesus Christ was born as a man to make a way for all of those who accept and…
The Joy of the Lord—Our True Delight
“Make no attempt to leave, thirst and mull over your spoiled gruel and keep it all for yourself, regardless of how much worse another’s condition is: for this night is full of sinful revelry to our Lord the devil: make every effort to feel sorry for yourself; for the misery and disappointment of the devil…
Dependent on God… in Bountiful Times?
Have you ever noticed that when a prosperous season comes to you, the Lord will often send you away to a place of separation, somewhere that leaves you dependent on God? It won’t necessarily be to an isolated shack in the middle of a desert or a forest; in fact, you may never even leave…
