“With too many [biblical] details, we’d get lost in the weeds. We would see so much truth that we’d understand little of it. That’s why the Spirit of God selected only certain events to record in the Bible.”- Dr. Wayne Stiles “There are also many other things . . . which if they were written […]
“Every person who feels anger toward God will follow the example of Cain or Elijah.”- Dr. Gary Chapman Today Dr. Chapman discusses the second and third steps in responsibly handling anger toward God. STEP TWO: Listen to God’s message. Expressing our honest concerns to God puts us in a position to listen to His “quiet […]
“Therefore is where as if begins.”- Mark Batterson Four-fifths of Americans had heard George Whitefield preach in person prior to the Revolutionary War. During his thirty-four year preaching career, Whitefield preached 18,000 sermons. That is more than one sermon per day! What motivated George Whitefield? He preached as if it were true, and he was […]
“Reading is the way you get through the Bible; prayer is the way you get the Bible through you.”- Mark Batterson Mark Batterson completes Chapter 8 of The Circle Maker by referencing an old preacher’s sermon titled God’s Grammar: “Never put a comma where God puts a period, and never put a period where God […]
Bill Hybels concludes his discussion of four steps that help us partner with God to conquer fear. STEP 4: Speak Words of Truth. Pastor Hybels emphasizes that the truth wins, every time. Therefore, it is critical that we speak truthfully when fear threatens to take control of our minds and emotions. The author notes that […]
“See, I have place before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.”- Revelation 3:8 John Ortberg’s latest book is titled All the Places to Go . . . How Will You Know? Pastor Ortberg […]
“In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”- Ephesians 6:16-17 As Charles Stanley continues Chapter 6 of Waiting on God, he reminds […]
As Charles Stanley continues Chapter 5 of Waiting on God, he expands his discussion of God’s general promises, subdividing them into unconditional and conditional promises. An unconditional promise is a guarantee from the Father that has no exceptions or qualifications. For example, as believers we are guaranteed a home in heaven. On the other hand, […]