Let’s not waste what God has given us. I guess we all have different talents and things we can do. My son-in-law is absolutely crippled after huge operations to remove cancer, but has he given up on life? He certainly… Read More ›
Prayer
Forgiveness
Ever had trouble with forgiveness? I know I have. It can be hard, but it is something we really have to think about. In the Bible in Matthew 18, Peter, one of the disciples of Jesus, was obviously concerned/thinking about… Read More ›
Wars!
So wars continue today! In the Middle East and pretty well all over the world, things can be pretty tough. The whole world seems to be at war, and it is getting tougher and tougher. Missiles, drones, all intensifying as… Read More ›
Reconciled
My Grandad was a teacher, not a real one, but someone who loved to help you do things and show you how to make things. He had lots of plans. His name was Charles, and he loved to go out… Read More ›
Lampstand
Isn’t it amazing that the old world we all know just keeps getting worse in so many ways? We here in good old Australia are astounded that after all these years of just being Old Oz, we seem to be… Read More ›
Wineskins and Old Clothes
The old and the new – don’t we love it – the old sometimes is good when it’s gone, and the new usually is pretty good. Lots of weird and strange things happened in the old times, and lots of… Read More ›
How many mistakes will I make in this life of mine?
How many mistakes will I make in this life of mine? It never seems to cease. Every single time, even when I’m not expecting it, these sins and mistakes keep bursting into my life in ceaseless and never-ending sequence. Amazing,… Read More ›
Where are you with Christ right at this moment?
Caleb was born to a young couple who weren’t ready to have their son yet. Robert and Viola, when they moved into their unit in Newcastle, NSW, were pretty excited. Robert had just started his new job, and so had… Read More ›
Singapore, Australia, World War 2 and Radji Beach
It was 12 February 1942, and Singapore was in the grip of a mighty Japanese invasion that would see hundreds of people scrambling onto the wharves to flee. Among those were 65 Australian Nurses serving their country through the last… Read More ›
Gallipoli
1st World War was really brutal, as are all wars, Gallipoli – an utter devastation. Like Sean, there with hundreds of others in the thick of the battle, he glanced around to see his mate Freddy following, running in a… Read More ›
Closer than a Brother Hmmmm
I’ve been thinking a lot about the idiom that circulates around the globe a lot, and I quote “Closer than a brother”. It got me thinking – in my family, we were different. My mum adored us, and she was… Read More ›
How do we accept an amazing invitation?
Isn’t it amazing how God works – I am in total awe. Every single day, I am overwhelmed when I read about all the horrible and ghastly things happening all over the world – it pulls at my heartstrings and… Read More ›
Confident Praying
by Greg Laurie “Never stop praying.” —1 Thessalonians 5:17 Herod Agrippa was the consummate career politician. The main thing for him was staying in power. So, he had James arrested, and then he executed him. He saw that curried favor… Read More ›
Either You’re Serious, Or You’re Not
Invite the Holy Spirit to guide you – Pray without ceasing – Do what you know is right By Rob Pue, Publisher – Wisconsin Christian News In my work, I do a fair amount of counseling with individuals,… Read More ›
Closer to God Through Prayer
Prayer is real, it’s not a last resort thing to try when all else fails – It’s communion with God Almighty and it should be heartfelt By Rob Pue, Publisher – Wisconsin Christian News We live in troubled… Read More ›
Beyond the Upper Room: The Promised Empowerment of the Holy Spirit
Prayer is the key to knowing and doing the will of the LORD and is a time for refreshment in our souls By Donald Whitchard Matthew 16:13-19,John 16:5-15,Acts 1:1-11,Matthew 28:18-20,Luke 24:44-49 Summary: The Second Chapter of Acts describes… Read More ›
The Pandemic of Doubting God
The truth is, no matter what comes, we can’t help or save ourselves – apart from God, we can do nothing By Rob Pue, Publisher – Wisconsin Christian News Worry. Anxiety. Depression. These disorders have reached pandemic proportions… Read More ›
Thought for Today 06/07/2021: Defending Against Satan
The closer to God we are, the more able we are to defend against the attacks of the devil “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:”… Read More ›
Pray to Be Heard of God, Not Men
By Adrian Rogers PRAY OVER THIS: “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men…. Read More ›
Thought for Today 05/16/2021 – Are You Hungry?
When we spend time reading the Bible, our spirit is eating a meal “But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of… Read More ›
Thought for Today 05/08/2021
28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of… Read More ›
Connected To God
God did not need us. He is perfect and complete. However, God wants us. Unlike the angels, God created man in His image and calls us His children. It is His will to establish a personal relationship with us. “So… Read More ›
The Gospel According to Luke: An Exposition, Part 47 – Luke 18:9-14: “Will the Real Prayer Please Stand Up?”
Are your prayers merely a wish list that you say in a hurry, do you view prayer as something you have got to do, like a routine? By Dr. Donald Whitchard “Also, He spoke this parable to some who… Read More ›
Have You Received the Best Gift Ever?
We love Him because He first loved us – and demonstrated that love on the cross. Anything we receive with no expectation of payment is a gift. People like gifts, and not just at Christmas time. What gifts have… Read More ›
How God Answers Prayer: A Scriptural Study
By Dr. Donald Whitchard “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.” John 15:7 (NKJV) “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by… Read More ›
Smoke and Incense
Historic wildfires are burning millions of acres and destroying homes and entire towns in California, Oregon, and Washington state. In Oregon, more than 40,000 people have fled their homes. Fire brings about smoke and, in the Bible, sin and wicked… Read More ›
A Sanctified Sorrow
Lately, I’ve been keenly aware of what lies ahead for everyone on planet earth. I see America imploding due to sin, hate, and violence. The devil is trying his best to rip God out of our nation. Christians are being… Read More ›
1 John: Christianity in Black and White, Part 14 – 1 John 5:14-21: “Confidence in Prayer and Truth”
By Dr. Donald Whitchard If you have not read part one you can find it here: 1 John: Christianity in Black and White Part two can be found here: 1 John: Christianity in Black and White, Part II: The Evidence of… Read More ›
1 John: Christianity in Black and White, Part 8 – 1 John 3:10-15: The Imperative of Love
By Dr. Donald Whitchard If you have not read part one you can find it here: 1 John: Christianity in Black and White Part two can be found here: 1 John: Christianity in Black and White, Part II: The Evidence of… Read More ›
Don’t Feel Sorry For Me
It’s not unusual for people to experience feelings of heartfelt sorrow when hearing of another person’s loss and adversity. However, there is a difference between empathizing with someone and wishing that their trial never happened. God orchestrates circumstances. He wants… Read More ›