by Neil Anderson October 20 1 Timothy 6:9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction In his book The Sensation of… Read More ›
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Soldiers In God's Army
Giving someone authority over your wellbeing is not easy. It requires trust and a willingness to yield to their leadership. Every day soldiers are asked to do this in order to fight more effectively and for a common good. The… Read More ›
A Girl Named Sue — "The Middle" — And Rejection
Lately, most likely due to the parched land of the television desert known as “late summer viewing,” we had stumbled across voluminous repeats of a show called “The Middle.” [I know, some of you are leaning snobbish right now because… Read More ›
Some Assembly Required
There are word combinations in the English language that I love: “Pepperoni, Sausage, Extra Cheese,” hovers near the top of the list. There are word combinations in the English language that I despise: “While you are up, can you…?” Note… Read More ›
The Peace of Christ
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) Saints who trust God with total abandon experience the reality of supernatural rest, a byproduct of the peace of Christ. It does not matter if their day is… Read More ›
A LIBERATING FRIEND
by Neil Anderson August 13 Psalm 51:6 NIV Surely You desire truth in the inner parts; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place Absolute truth is the revelation of God’s Word, and we must live that truth in the… Read More ›
GOD-SENT CHRISTIANS
by Neil Anderson August 6 1 Corinthians 6:20 You have been bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body If I were asked to determine the spiritual vitality of any religious group using only one… Read More ›
OUR ACCESS TO CHRIST’S AUTHORITY
by Neil Anderson August 3 Ephesians 1:18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened Do we enjoy the same claim to Christ’s authority in the spiritual realm as those who were personally sent out by… Read More ›
Two Kingdoms
“…there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The KINGDOM OF THE WORLD has become the KINGDOM OF OUR LORD and of His Christ; and He will reign forever and ever (Revelation 11:15, NAS).” “For He rescued us from the… Read More ›
YOUR UNIQUE ROLE
by Neil Anderson July 3 2 Corinthians 5:20 We are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were entreating through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God God has a unique place of ministry for… Read More ›
Ephesians 4:3-6 (NAS): Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in… Read More ›
Circling for a Landing
Do all dogs do this? All the ones I’ve ever had did. They would approach their favorite landing spot…pillow…dog bed…my bed (sigh)…and they would begin the process. They would circle and tramp and circle and tramp and circle and tramp… Read More ›
PRESERVING UNITY
by Neil Anderson June 25 Ephesians 4:3 Being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace I really don’t mind taking a stand on biblical grounds and living with the conflict that… Read More ›
UNDER THE SAME YOKE
by Neil Anderson May 24 Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and… Read More ›
God is Not an Elephant — But Most of the Rest of Us Are
My last time in Zambia I had an interesting encounter. After a couple of days work with some remote churches, my hosts and I were heading back to Lusaka, Zambia’s capital city. En route, we stopped at a roadside… Read More ›
Bad Bosses and Irritating People, part III
Bad Bosses and Irritating People, Part III Philippians 1:27 (NAS): “Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” Ephesians 6:5-8 (NAS): “Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear… Read More ›
THE OPERATING PRINCIPLE OF LIFE
by Neil Anderson March 31 Mark 11:22 And Jesus answered saying to them, “Have faith in God” The sun is perhaps the most credible object of faith for the world. It appears to be immutable. It has always been… Read More ›
RENEWING YOUR MIND
March 29 Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind If the strongholds in your mind are the result of conditioning, then you can be reconditioned by the renewing… Read More ›
Bad Bosses and Irritating People, part II
Treatment of an Enemy: Matthew 5:38-48, NAS: “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you… Read More ›
Ezekiel 28:12-17: (Lucifer) You had the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone was your covering; the ruby, the topaz, and the diamond; the beryl, the… Read More ›
Humility and Forgiveness
“Agree quickly with your adversary (Matthew 5:25, NAS).” “It is already a defeat for you, that you have lawsuits with one another. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded (II Corinthians 6:7, NAS).” “We are to clothe… Read More ›
IN CHRIST
By Neil Anderson March 2 John 3:3 Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God Being in Christ, and all that it means to Christian maturity and… Read More ›
Forgiveness
“For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins (Matthew 6:14-15, NAS).” We all need to… Read More ›
THE ULTIMATE FAITH-OBJECT
By Neil Anderson February 12 Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, yes and forever. The fact that you claim to believe is not the issue of faith. It’s what you believe or in… Read More ›
THE DEFINITION OF DISCIPLESHIP
By Neil Anderson January 30 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Encourage one another, and build up one another, just as you also are doing Jesus’ primary call to His disciples is seen in His words “Come to Me” (Matthew… Read More ›
THE LAWS OF GOD
By Neil Anderson January 28 Luke 11:39 Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and of the platter; but inside of you, you are full of robbery and wickedness The Talmud , a collection of… Read More ›
Cancer Survival: Facing Fear and Winning the Battle
Today’s Guest post is by Sandi. You can learn a a little more about her at the end of this post. My Story 2004 i unexpectedly lost my beautiful mommy from a complicated surgery when she suddenly went into cardiac arrest… Read More ›
Christ the Lowly, part VI
“Take My yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls (Matthew 11:29, NAS).” “For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly… Read More ›
PRUNING THE BRANCHES
By Neil Anderson December 26 John 15:2 Every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it, that it may bear more fruit Our goal is to abide in Christ, not to bear fruit. Jesus promised that if we abide… Read More ›
Rebelling Against The System
By Neil Anderson December 6 Isaiah 1:19-20 If you consent and obey, you will eat the best of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword The third way people… Read More ›