By Neil Anderson December 15 1 Samuel 15:23 Rebellion is as the sin of divination (witchcraft), and insubordination is as iniquity and idolatry If you fail to bring your child under control during his early years, problems may… Read More ›
Christianity
Lend Me Your Hope
By Neil Anderson December 14 Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit Lend me your hope… Read More ›
Cheryl Zelenka Shares Her Brain Tumor Testimony On Denver Radio Station
This Wednesday I was interviewed by Angie Austin on KLTT radio. Thanks to all the readers who prayed for me! I shared a bit of my testimony recovering from a brain tumor, and was able to promote my book FACING… Read More ›
Adapting Ministry
By Neil Anderson December 13 1 Corinthians 9:22 I have become all things to all men, that I may be all means save some The world at the end of the twentieth century is changing at an… Read More ›
The Expression Of Pride
By Neil Anderson December 12 Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before stumbling Pride is a killer. Pride says, “I can do it alone. I can get myself out of this mess without God’s… Read More ›
Donald Trump Unloads on the Obama Administration for not Securing Pastor Saeed’s Release From Iranian Prison
Vine Of Life News Vine News Note: Please help Pastor Saeed! You can do so by signing the petition for his release here. You can also pray for the hearing on this matter before Congress on 12/12/13 (Pastor Saeed’s wife,… Read More ›
CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR SAEED International Campaign–Please Help Us!!
VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED has organized an International Christmas Campaign Mission, along with his wife, Nagmeh Abedini to REMEMBER SAEED ON CHRISTMAS. American pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen has been imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith, since September 2012. Practically without representation, the Iranian… Read More ›
Spiritual Eyeglasses of Grace
Always pray to have eyes that see the best in people, A heart that forgives the worst, A mind that forgets the bad, And a soul that never loses faith in God. ~Unknown “Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous… Read More ›
The Fear That Expels All Others
By Neil Anderson December 10 Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, and his children will have refuge I was conducting a conference for the leadership of one of America’s flagship churches…. Read More ›
What We Believe
By Neil Anderson December 9 James 2:19 You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder We all have some beliefs about the world we live in. Whatever we think will… Read More ›
Christians: the Most Judgmental and Critical People There Are
Copyright© 2013 πίστις Other Believers are the most judgmental and critical people I know. Offended yet? Then do not read any further. I will say that being so quick to judge does not apply to all Believers, some are not this… Read More ›
WHY YOU SHOULDN’T BE DEFENSIVE
By Neil Anderson December 7 1 Peter 2:23 While being reviled, He [Jesus] did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously There are two reasons why… 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 ›
Thoughts anyone??
Your thoughts are who you are, therefore be careful what you think. Your thoughts form your actions, and the actions of others help form your thoughts…be careful who you interact with and listen to. Your thoughts are not always your… Read More ›
Giving In To The System
By Neil Anderson December 5 1 Peter 2:4 And coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected by men, but choice and precious in the sight of God “Pastor, I’m a loser,” a high school boy told me… Read More ›
Beating The System
By Neil Anderson December 4 Luke 14:11 Everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted A small percentage of people defend against rejection by buying into the dog-eat-dog system of the… Read More ›
The Acceptance Of God
By Neil Anderson December 3 John 15:20 If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you Everyone knows what it feels like to be criticized and rejected, often by the very people in our lives we desperately want… Read More ›
Christ the Lowly, Part III
“I dwell on a high and holy place, and also with the contrite and lowly of spirit… (Isaiah 57:15, NAS).” The last two posts discussed the topic of humility and forgiving self. That brings us to the subject of forgiving… Read More ›
We Are Saints
By Neil Anderson December 2 Romans 1:7 To all who are beloved of God in Rome, called as saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ Have you ever heard a Christian… Read More ›
Seeing Life From God’s Perspective
By Neil Anderson December 1 Proverbs 3:7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil Wisdom was certainly the way of the Old Testament as the Book of Proverbs and other… Read More ›
Responsibilities Over Rights
By Neil Anderson November 30 Galatians 5:13 You were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another Nothing will distort relationships faster than… Read More ›
The Sword Of The Spirit
By Neil Anderson November 29 Ephesians 6:17 And take… the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God The Word of God is the only offensive weapon mentioned in the list of armor. Since Paul used rhema… Read More ›
Is Jesus the only way to Heaven?
“I’m basically a good person, so I’ll go to heaven.” “OK, so I do some bad things, but I do more good things, so I’ll go to heaven.” “God won’t send me to hell just because I don’t live by… Read More ›
The Helmet Of Salvation
By Neil Anderson November 28 Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation The next necessary piece of spiritual armor is the helmet of salvation . Should your shield of faith be a little leaky and your daily… Read More ›
The Shield Of Faith
By Neil Anderson November 27 Ephesians 6:16 Taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming missiles of the evil one Paul mentions three more pieces of armor that we must… Read More ›
Thankfully Use Each Day God Gives You
“To be grateful is to recognize the love of God in everything He has given us — and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His love, every moment of existence is a grace,… Read More ›
The Shoes Of Peace
By Neil Anderson November 26 Ephesians 6:15 Having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace The next piece of armor is the shoes of peace . When you receive Christ, you are united… Read More ›
The Breastplate Of Righteousness
By Neil Anderson November 25 Ephesians 6:14 Having put on the breastplate of righteousness . . . The second piece of armor God has provided for us is the breastplate of righteousness . When you put on… Read More ›
Serving God Faithfully
Vine of Life News Copyright© 2013 πίστις How do you serve God? Are you caught up in a frenetic race to go to this meeting, attend that Bible study, help out with this or that event etc? What you do… Read More ›
Life is God's Gift to Us
“Place your plans in God’s hands!” I know of four times in my 52 years when death nearly grabbed hold of me. Thankfully, our days on earth are written in God’s Book of Life, and Satan can’t rob us of… Read More ›