There is a phrase I have used many times in the past years of writing, “A small pleasure is a great treasure.” And today I am going to share one with you all. I have a rose bush on my… Read More ›
INSPIRATIONAL ARTICLES
How the 23rd Psalm Can Make a Personal Impact on us
The 23rd Psalm By Lyle J. Rapacki, Ph.D. Most likely you know the 23rd Psalm, especially as someone reads it aloud you echo along in your mind. What a comforting Psalm David speaks as he experiences great hardship even leading… Read More ›
New Mercies, New Health, New Objectives
By Dr. Donald Whitchard “Bless the LORD, o my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the LORD, o my soul, and forget not all His benefits, Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all… Read More ›
TALK ABOUT A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
Genesis 1:2 “Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” Zechariah 4:6 “‘…Not by might nor by power but by my Spirit;’” says… Read More ›
The “Dead Fish” Philosophy in Modern Thought
By Dr. Donald Whitchard I have a wide area of interests and topics that have fascinated me and draw upon my curiosity and overall outlook on this journey called life. I have studied history, business development, management studies, sales… Read More ›
ARE YOU IN OR OUT?
“Think outside the box” is a frequent expression we hear used particularly by motivational speakers and successful leaders. The point is to encourage people to escalate their thinking outside the accepted parameters—outside what is accepted as the norm. I… Read More ›
Snowflake Christians, Attention! Reality Bites!
By Dr. Donald Whitchard Excuse me. I say this with love, but necessary firmness. Most of you are easily offended, weak- kneed, overly protected, participation trophy receiving, pampered, self-centered, worldly minded, narcissistic, phone in your face, spiritually immature, emotion centered,… Read More ›
Our Authority Over the Enemy
By Rob Pue, Publisher Wisconsin Christian News Why does our culture and our world continue to spin deeper and deeper down the drain of sewage and depravity? Everywhere we look, good is called “evil” and evil is called “good.” Everything… Read More ›
What’s your “safe place”?
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: For Thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. I will abide in Thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of Thy wings. Psalm 61:3-4 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:… Read More ›
ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE OTHER SIDE?
Have you ever had an experience where you felt the leading of God and urging of the Holy Spirit to take your life in a new direction? Maybe a different career route, a change in life style, a geographical move… Read More ›
The Christian Life: A Surrender to God’s Sovereignty
By Dr. Donald Whitchard “I am crucified with Christ; nevertheless I live, but Christ lives in me, and the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved… Read More ›
‘Don’t Look Back’
By Rob Pue, Publisher – Wisconsin Christian News Memories are great. They can bring us such joy, as we leaf through the pages of an old photo album, remembering happy times when we were kids, our first car, our wedding… Read More ›
I HAVE A HEAVENLY GPS
To say I am directionally challenged would be a gross understatement. I practically need to use my GPS to get home from the grocery store. Obviously a bit of an exaggeration but I definitely have no internal compass. The invention… Read More ›
An Intelligence Briefing on the Invisible War
By Dr. Donald Whitchard Many years ago there lived a pastor and Bible teacher by the name of Donald Grey Barnhouse, who served as pastor of the Tenth Avenue Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia from 1927 until his death in 1960…. Read More ›
The Clock is Ticking
By Rob Pue, Publisher WISCONSIN CHRISTIAN NEWS The clock. Is ticking. None of us are getting any younger, whether we are 9 or 90, time speeds on. In fact, the older I get, the faster time seems to fly. I don’t know why…. Read More ›
I BLESS YOU IN THE NAME OF THE LORD
One Sunday morning our Pastor Dan requested that we greet our pew neighbors by saying, “I bless you in the name of the Lord.” He then suggested we might want to consider doing the same outside of the sanctuary. For… Read More ›
The Grace and Thinking by Which I Stand
By Dr. Donald Whitchard If we’re honest with ourselves, especially as it pertains to our maturity as a child of God, we have to admit that we don’t start out our walk with the LORD with an established, concrete… Read More ›
SAY WHAT?—THE THIN PLACES? (Part Two)
Today we are going to look at some examples from the Bible of people who encountered thin places. Please take a moment to read Part One from last week if you have not already done so because today’s blog will… Read More ›
The Church of Cheap Thrills
By Dr. Donald Whitchard In my last column, I expressed a growing frustration concerning the effectiveness of what I have no doubt many men called of God have experienced. For some reason, they are too afraid to be honest and… Read More ›
Be Careful What You Believe
By Rob Pue The book of Daniel speaks of the end times, when, as we read in Chapter 12, verse 4, “many shall run to and fro and knowledge shall be increased.” I don’t think there is any question that… Read More ›
STRESSED… But Not Stressed Out!
There are times when life is stressful. It is not a question of if but when tension will find us because stressful situations are a part of life. They are unavoidable. 1 Peter 4:12 tells us, “Not to be surprised… Read More ›
SAY WHAT?—THE THIN PLACES? (Part One)
There is an ancient Celtic saying that beautifully introduces this terminology of thin places. “Heaven and earth are only three feet apart but in thin places that distance is even shorter.” This expression and concept has origins in Celtic Christian… Read More ›
He is Risen!
By Lyle Rapacki Editor’s Note: We are once again publishing this Easter favorite. This wonderful article by Lyle has become a yearly favorite here at ICB. From all of us here at ICB, Happy Resurrection Day! Jesus Christ died. He… Read More ›
EASTER SPECIAL: How Jesus Might Look Back at the Cross
by Rev. Austin Miles (Note to Readers: In the late 1990’s a church prepared to produce an Easter Program, with several chosen to play the parts of those who had been with Jesus during the Crucifixion as they reflected on… Read More ›
WHATEVER YOUR HAND FINDS TO DO
I am sharing a potpourri of thoughts regarding our daily work and responsibilities—whatever form that might take. The word “work” encompasses many descriptions. Your work can be as a volunteer, a stay-at-home momma or daddy, a job that requires your… Read More ›
DO YOU THINK YOU COULD JUST STAND STILL FOR A MINUTE?
If you are a parent I know you have said this to your offspring on more than one occasion. You are trying to comb their hair or fasten a button or help pull a shirt over their head or a… Read More ›
Battle Scars
By Rob Pue As we endure life in this world, walking by faith and not by sight, walking in the Spirit of God and not in the flesh, seeking to serve the Lord and His Kingdom, doing that which He… Read More ›
Outside the Four Walls
By Rob Pue I attend a lot of Christian Ministry Conferences — and I also organize and host at least one large event each year. For the past several years, I have put together TWO large Conferences each year. When I… Read More ›
Now This Is Confidence
I am a firm believer that taking time each day to find a joyful moment nourishes the soul. One such source is a furry friend that frequently keeps me company when I am sitting at my desk writing. As it… Read More ›
REALLY GOD—YOU WANT ME TO DO WHAT??
Genesis 6 – 9 recounts a happening we all are extremely familiar with—Noah building the ark. As this narrative is 3 chapters long I am giving a quick synopsis. Chapter 6 speaks of the wickedness of the people, God’s displeasure… Read More ›