Don’t Be a Backslider
Just as you can tell when your physical health is failing, there are symptoms or danger signals which warn us that something is not as it ought to be! Take a moment to look at these ten warning signs which show possible backsliding: These danger signals are early symptoms of the various aspects and developmental […]
“Do Not Think It Strange”
Peter wrote, “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy” (1 Pet. 4:12-13). When people […]
5 Ways to Make a Happy Home
Most people want a happy home, but they don’t know how to do it. And that’s really sad because the answer isn’t really that difficult. What’s actually difficult is putting into practice the five things listed below. Paul Bailey
Do Little Numbers Mean Little Faith?
All over the world, there are groups of Christians that meet every Sunday to worship. Many of these groups are small in number. This could be for any given reason. Whether it be a rural area, a new work that was just started, or even a false doctrine that split the church, or only a […]
Thoughts on Doing Good
Galatians 6:10 says, “So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.” The gospel embraces three grand objects: God, ourselves, and our fellowmen. We are to seek the glory of God in all things; we are to give diligence […]
Does God Want You to Feel Miserable?
This is a good question and is easy to answer. “Yes,” God wants you to feel miserable, but only in two instances. The first is when you know the will of God and are thinking, acting, or living outside of it. The second is similar to the first instance, when your conscience bothers you. At […]
A Man Who Had Plenty
Only Luke records Jesus’ account of the rich man and Lazarus (16:19-31). Scholars debate whether this was a parable or a historical account. Since parables are true-to-life illustrations, it makes little difference. The story is addressed to the Pharisees, who were lovers of money (v. 14). Their money and outward show of religion impressed men […]
Disappointments and Loss of Faith
Disappointment in people must not translate into disappointment or loss of faith in Jesus. His love and care remains true and constant. The love people have toward you may be weak and unstable, even phony or blatantly hateful, but they are not Jesus. Jesus died for you when no one else would, and He gives […]
Disappointment and Depression
We have all had those moments in life when what we had hoped for did not materialize. Our disappointments range from the recovery of a loved one from a sickness to a promotion on the job; and many other such things. Sometimes when these disappointments come, a period of depression follows. That is, we are […]
Spiritual Discernment
Discernment is perception with a view to obtaining spiritual guidance and understanding. It’s a deeper awareness achieved by learning how to apply knowledge from the Scriptures. True discernment means being able to distinguish the right from the wrong; it means distinguishing the primary from the secondary, the essential from the indifferent, and the permanent from […]