by Neil Anderson May 25 2 Corinthians 7:16 I rejoice that in everything I have confidence in you When I was 14 years old my family moved off the farm in Minnesota where I was born. But… Read More ›
Christianity
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 Sees Through The Chaos
I do so love the testimony of Corrie ten Boom and how her ministry of love and forgiveness continued on until her death. This story blessed me and I hope it blesses you as well. During Corrie’s presentations to audiences,… Read More ›
ALL THINGS
by Neil Anderson Mark 11:24 All things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they shall be granted If God wants it done, can it be done? Yes! “All things… Read More ›
RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT
by Neil Anderson May 22 1 John 3:7, 8 The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as he is righteous; the one who practices sin is of the devil. God’s Word is the basis for righteous judgment. Is… Read More ›
What Is Awesome?
Some words are over used; like, awesome, love among others. That movie was so “awesome” This steak is “awesome” Is that stuff really awesome? I doubt it. From Mirriam Webster: Awesome–: causing feelings of fear and wonder : causing feelings… Read More ›
OUR DEFENSE AGAINST SATAN
by Neil Anderson May 21 John 8:44 The devil . . . does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature; for he… Read More ›
SATAN’S PRIMARY STRATEGY
by Neil Anderson May 20 Acts 5:3 Why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit? Satan’s primary strategy is deception. He will introduce his thoughts and ideas into your mind and deceive you… Read More ›
APPEARANCE, PERFORMANCE AND STATUS
by Neil Anderson May 19 Psalm 103:13 Just as a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him If you seek your identity or sense of worth in the… Read More ›
ONE FEAR-OBJECT
by Neil Anderson May 18 Isaiah 8:13 It is the LORD of hosts whom you should regard as holy. And He shall be your fear, and He shall be your dread. A severe storm hit the East… Read More ›
The United States Latest Cruel Failure: Any Answer For This Barack Obama?
Originally appeared on The Olive Branch Report My Commentary: Please don’t get me wrong, this is my country and I’m not into bashing it. Yet when I see such overtly blatant irresponsibility on the part of Obama and his toadies… Read More ›
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LEADERSHIP
by Neil Anderson May 17 1 Peter 5:2 Shepherd the flock of God among you . . . not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God Our ability to speak with authority stems from… Read More ›
Kingdom of God: Power and Authority, part II
“But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly…not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live… Read More ›
Baptism: What It Is And Is Not – Part 2
Originally published as Baptism part two 3/13/2012 If you have not read Baptism: What It Is and Is Not part 1- you can find it here. What exactly is baptism anyway? Lets look at what the bible has to say… Read More ›
AN INTACT BELIEF SYSTEM
by Neil Anderson May 15 1 Timothy 4:6 In pointing out these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Jesus Christ, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine… Read More ›
DEPENDENCE ON GOD
by Neil Anderson May 14 John 15:5 I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me, and I in him, he bears much fruit; for apart from me you can do nothing The fourth qualification… Read More ›
SPIRIT-INSPIRED BOLDNESS
by Neil Anderson May 13 Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go The third qualification for demonstrating authority over rulers and… Read More ›
Baptism: What It Is And Is Not
Originally published as Baptism part one 3/11/2012 (Revised) Baptism, a much contested subject within the church. What is it, at what age should it be done, what about infant baptism, how should it be done? There are many questions about… Read More ›
TRUE HUMILITY
by Neil Anderson James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you The second qualification for demonstrating authority over rulers and authorities in the spiritual realm is humility . Humility doesn’t mean… Read More ›
SURVIVING A CRISIS
by Neil Anderson May 10 Luke 11:17 A house divided against itself falls Satan’s strategy is to use a problem situation to put you and your spouse at odds with each other. Jesus said, “A house divided against… Read More ›
PRAISING GOD
by Neil Anderson May 9 Psalm 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him; bless His name Praise and thanksgiving are part of every level of prayer. They are continuous as we… Read More ›
SOWING AND REAPING
by Neil Anderson May 8 Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap The Scriptures are full of warnings about self-deception. James 1:26 reminds us that… Read More ›
WHAT GOD WANTS DONE
by Neil Anderson May 7 Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God When you feel anxious in a task or a relationship, your… Read More ›
DISCERNING THE TRUTH
by Neil Anderson May 6 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21 Do not quench the Spirit; do not despise prophetic utterances. But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good If you accept prophetic utterances as valid for today,… Read More ›
BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED
by Neil Anderson May 5 1 Corinthians 4:2 It is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy An important concept about the will of God that my students hear at seminary is, “Bloom where you are planted.”… Read More ›
Women Troubles
This guest post is by Jeremy Jenson, you can learn a little about him at the end of this article. Image courtesy of: Christ Images I like to think of myself as culturally and socially aware, but just when I… Read More ›
Why Sufferers Become Winners
This guest post is written by Mayrose Cid-Luis, you can learn a little bit about her at the end of this article. Not so long ago, I met a woman, in her early 40s whom I’ll call Chat (not her… Read More ›
SATAN’S SHOW OF POWER
by Neil Anderson May 4 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline Once I counseled a former high priest of Satanism who desperately wanted… Read More ›
HOW TO TREAT PEOPLE
by Neil Anderson May 2 Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor A pastor came to see me one day asking, “How can I get out of my… Read More ›
CALLED TO BE A SAINT
by Neil Anderson May 1 1 Corinthians 1:2 To those who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, saints by calling, with all who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours… Read More ›