When I first got saved, I learned about Jesus in the Bible, and that was wonderful to me. And then as I began to live the Christian life, I would see what Jesus would do in the lives of other… Read More ›
Devotions
Lay Down Your Sword
I was reading about Lord Nelson, the commander of the British Navy. The British had defeated the French in a battle, and the French admiral came on board Lord Nelson’s ship to surrender. He walked up in all of his… Read More ›
The Mastery Of The Shepherd
Jesus said, “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” (John 10:10b). Do you want a life filled with all the goodness God wants to give you? Then seek after the Shepherd…. Read More ›
The Shepherd's Voice
Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me” (John 10:27). In order to follow the Shepherd, three things are necessary. First, you have to be obsessed with the Shepherd. You have to love… Read More ›
The Source Of Stress
God wants His sheep to learn how to get quiet, to lie down in green pastures, and to drink from still waters. Do you know the reason why we are stressed? Because we think our needs are not going to… Read More ›
The Good Shepherd
Three times in the New Testament, the Lord Jesus is described as a Shepherd. First, He is described as the Good Shepherd. Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth His life for the sheep” (John 10:11)…. Read More ›
Pride Produces Ruin
“Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18). Do you know why many are in financial ruin? Because of pride. They bought things they didn’t need with money they didn’t have to impress people they… Read More ›
Why Friendship?
Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” A real friend has a sanctifying influence on your life. He will make you a better person. Ask yourself this question, “Am I a better… Read More ›
Profit In All Labor
You may not feel like you have an exciting job. But I want to tell you that you are where God has placed you, and you are there for a specific purpose. Proverbs 14:23a says, “In all labor there is… Read More ›
Our Greatest Prayer Partner
“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities, for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit Himself maketh intercession for us.” (Romans 8:26) Are you satisfied with your prayer life? Most of us would… Read More ›
Every Child Is An Individual
Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” The Hebrew word “way” is a word that is used in the Bible to mean “the… Read More ›
Finding Christ At An Early Age
I am tired of hearing people play down childhood conversions. It is almost like they are saying it is wrong to lead a child to Christ. It is wrong not to lead a child to Jesus Christ! This idea that… Read More ›
Finding God's Way Through God's Word
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6). No if’s, and’s, or but’s about it…if you trust Him, He… Read More ›
The Difference Between Wisdom And Knowledge
There’s nothing wrong with knowledge. We all need knowledge. But knowledge is learned; wisdom is given. Knowledge comes by looking around; wisdom comes by looking up. Knowledge comes from study; wisdom comes from meditation. Wisdom is the way to apply… Read More ›
Appreciating How God Made You
By Jennifer / Walking With God When I was little, my mom would make me sit at the table on evenings and solve math equations out of a workbook. Coming from an Asian background, academics was very important to my… Read More ›
Things That Count
Do you consider yourself religious? Paul remembered the time when he was religious but he was lost. When God saved him, he discovered that in spite of his religion and legalism, he was bankrupt, blind and bound for hell. Not only did this… Read More ›
Point The Devil To The Word Of God
A young man went to a Bible crusade, and the preacher was preaching from John 5:24 which says, “Verily, verily I say unto you, he that heareth My word and believeth on Him that sent Me, hath everlasting life, and… Read More ›
God May Hurt, But Never Harm You
God will hurt you, but God will not harm you. Do you like that idea? Maybe not. You say, “I don’t like the idea of God hurting me.” God loves you too much to leave you self-sufficient. God will protect… Read More ›
God's Protective Angels
God will protect you, but He will not pamper you. Now Genesis 32:1 says, “Jacob went on his way and the angels of God met him. When Jacob saw them he said, ‘This is God’s host.’” God’s host means God’s… Read More ›
God Uses Broken Things
Did you know that God likes broken things? Men throw away broken things, but God never ever uses anything until He first breaks it. David said in the Psalms, “A broken and contrite spirit, Thou wilt not despise, O God.”… Read More ›
What Is Your Name?
God will break you, but He desires to bless you. The angel said to Jacob, “What is thy name?” And he replied, “Jacob.” Now, the word “Jacob” itself means “supplanter,” conniver — in modern English, con-artist. Do you think God… Read More ›
Others…
There is a story that is told of Salvation Army founder William Booth. In his later years and in frail health, he was invited to say a word of encouragement to a convocation. Unable to attend, he sent a telegram… Read More ›
God Gave Children A Will
We cannot always choose for our children because God has given your children a will. You say, “Well, Pastor, what about the proverb that says ‘Train up a child in the way that he shall go, and when he is… Read More ›
Trying, Not Trusting For Blessing
Now if ever there was a guy that was shady, it was old Jacob. Esau despised his birthright and Jacob wanted it. Jacob wanted the right thing…he had a heart for God…but he couldn’t trust God for it. The blessing… Read More ›
Witnessing Through Laughter
When God’s people got right with Him, notice what happened: Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, “The Lord hath done great things for them.” The Lord hath done… Read More ›
The Difference Between Happiness And Joy
Sin promises joy, but it never delivers. Why? Because true joy is only found in the Lord Jesus Christ. You can be a lost person and be happy for a while. But what I’m talking about here is not happiness,… Read More ›
Fixing Your Heart
Did you know that God tells us to “flee fornication” at least 27 times in the Bible? When I was in college, I kept a motto on my desk that said: “He who would not fall down ought not to… Read More ›
A Thankful Heart Is A Joy-Filled Heart
“These things have I spoken unto you, that My joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.” John 15:11 Did you know that a Christian without joy is a contradiction in terms? If you are right with… Read More ›
The Most Harmful Sin
When a man or woman commits adultery, what kind of a sin do they commit? First of all, they sin against themselves. First Corinthians 6:18 says, “Flee fornication. Every sin that a man does is without the body; but he… Read More ›
The Reason For The Cross
Suppose someone were to come up to you and punch you in the nose. And suppose in an act of compassion you were to say to that person, “I forgive you.” And suppose they responded, “There’s no need for you… Read More ›