We Are Soldiers of Christ
Numerous times throughout the Bible, our spiritual life is compared to war. When you look at Paul’s letter to those in Corinth he says, “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds” (2 Corinthians 10:4). In Ephesians 6:10-17, we are given a list of the armor […]
Did You Think to Pray?
Christians need to pray — regularly and fervently (1 Thessalonians 5:17; James 5:16). We not only want you to pray, but we also want to suggest some items to pray for, items that you may not have thought of lately: Pray that you might prepare your heart to know God’s Word, to do it, and […]
Two Men, Two Outcomes
Sin has a profound effect on people. Those who are not Christians, but are good moral people will still feel the pain of violating those morals. However, for the Christian, there is even greater pain. David writes in Psalm 38:5-6, “My wounds grow foul and fester because of my folly. I am bent over and greatly bowed down; I go mourning […]
Facing Discouragement
American psychologist Mark Goulston once said, “Being alone with fear can rapidly turn into panic. Being alone with frustration can rapidly turn into anger. Being alone with disappointment can rapidly turn into discouragement and, even worse, despair.” Life as we know it is not all sunshine and rainbows; there are times when things become tough, […]
The Roar of the Lord
Despite the vast arsenal of weapon systems used by the Air Force, one of the most infamous is the A-10 Thunderbolt II, otherwise known as the A-10 “Warthog.” Entering the service in 1976, this aircraft has become a legend for not only its durability but the devastation left behind when flown into battle. Stories of […]
Two Ways to Keep Members Faithful
There are two ways to keep members of the church “faithful.” The first way is to be sure everyone is involved. Have a project for each member, and make sure that he feels important in his role. Praise him for the good job he is doing. Make him feel needed; make him feel that the […]
Baiting the Hook
Frequent fishing trips with my grandfather are among my fondest memories from childhood. To understand why I enjoyed these so, you would have to have known “Papaw.” He was a great man – not in terms of wealth, stature, or social prestige, but in the heart. He was a quiet, gentle, patient, and encouraging man. […]
Are You Hated?
I am! The Bible says that Christians will be hated because of their diligent stand for the truth. Luke 21:17 says, “And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake.” A Christian, while living above reproach, will cause, by their righteous life, the dismay and anger of others. Soon before Jesus died on […]
Giving Your Body What It Needs
Living in the southern part of Africa, there are tribes of people who hunt animals through peculiar methods. These hunters participate in what’s called persistence hunting. This method is unorthodox in that the hunter will chase the animal until it has grown tired, and once the animal is exhausted the hunter will kill it, take […]
3 Traits of Kids Who Don’t Lose Their Faith
Every congregation has a story to tell about a “good Christian” child, raised in a good home and in their congregation, who walked away from their faith during college. These children, from all outward appearances, looked as strong in the faith as humanly possible, but now they want nothing to do with it anymore. The […]