One of the most overlooked aspects of forgiveness is how to ask for it. Asking for forgiveness should not be done according to human wisdom nor simply generated by emotional intensity. Asking for forgiveness should, instead, be based on biblicalRead more…
Christ Crucified: The Solution to Self-Dependency
Aspects of self-centeredness will increase when the reality of “Christ crucified” diminishes in your life. This year can be a time to grow further in Christ by continually dying to self.
Adoniram Judson … Endurance Personified
The most striking aspect of the Judson-Burma story is suffering. From start to finish, his biography describes hardship. He, his family, and his co-workers lived lives of affliction almost unparalleled in modern mission history.
Confession – The Ultimate Test of Truthfulness
There are not many reliable avenues to gain insight into the “real you” . . . but your words, like a mirror, reflect what is in your heart. A confession is actually an acknowledgment of something, either good or bad. AnRead more…
The Root Cause of Current Economic Troubles
Various factors are listed as contributing to the world-wide economic crisis. What the headlines fail to report is THE root cause behind present financial difficulties. That badge of dishonor actually belongs to the “heart of a person,” an invisible, natural,Read more…
The Primary Obstacle to Becoming a Christ-Like Servant
Dying to self is a major obstacle blocking any believer from growing in Christ. That same obstacle blocks a believer from being a Christ-like servant, which is a necessity for authentic biblical leadership. This brief article highlights the necessity forRead more…
Loving Yourself . . . What Does the Bible Say?
Loving yourself is not a 3rd commandment that is somehow hidden in Matthew 22:36-40. Loving God with all your heart, soul, and mind and loving others as you already do love yourself are the TWO commandments on which all theRead more…
Forgiveness: The first step in reconciliation
Forgiveness is at the heart of Christianity and is the “possible impossibility” that can be practiced by believers world-wide. Authentic (biblical) forgiveness is often overlooked in the lives of believers and, as a result, unity, love, fellowship, and witness areRead more…