By Neil Anderson August 8 ICB NOTE: This post is unintentionally misleading in a small but important way. The author is NOT suggesting any and all voices in ones head are demonic, but rather that any voice which does not… Read More ›
Sin
Why do I keep on sinning??!!!
At the time of our accepting Jesus as our Lord and Saviour – we were given the gift of the Holy Spirit. God replaced our old hearts and our old longings which were always rebelling against Him and put inside… Read More ›
ARE YOU BEARING THE COST?
What does it mean to “Bear the Cost” in life? I think another word would be FORGIVENESS. When wrongs done to us by others occur, we can choose to forgive them and bear the result of what they have done… Read More ›
Big mouth, big trouble, big consequences
Ever regretted something that you have said? I have heaps of times – it is a regrettable thing that the tongue can run away with us at times – maybe two people suddenly find themselves talking about a third –… Read More ›
I have graven you on my hands
Jesus adores you – more than just love – He adores you! How amazing is that? – Jesus was ‘in the beginning’ before time began – He was there with the Father at creation and He adores you! When you… Read More ›
What!! Bad news!! OH NO! – BUT wait……
Last time we looked at two of the minor Prophets and at the messages they brought to the people of long ago and how that message is still relevant today. Today we tackle two more Zephaniah and Haggai. Ever felt… Read More ›
Continuing temptation – Continuing sin!!
Well – looking at it from a purely human aspect ‘temptation’ has been around for years and years from creation really and it will continue to plague us until Jesus comes again – pretty sad turn of events I’d say… Read More ›
3 Things We Can Learn From Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day
Unless you’ve been living under a rock you’ve probably heard about Chick-Fil-A’s statement regarding their belief that marriage is meant to be between a man and a woman, only. Apparently in certain areas of the country this is big news…. Read More ›
“You Have a Spiritual Problem”
There is a great deal of rather ignorant talk from some Christians about mental illness. I think everyone has at least heard of, if not actually experienced, Christians who believe that mental ill-health is a spiritual problem rather than a… Read More ›
Hide from Reality…(Denial)
We all want to think that people see us as solid individuals, people that anyone can trust. We want are families to be seen as “above reproach” to the people we associate with on every level. We take great pride… Read More ›
Good or Evil…Right or Left…Call it What You Will
they label all of us People are jumping off the fence and they’re landing on the right—or is it far right—maybe left, far left, or right-center, maybe left-center? Depending on which news affiliate a person listens to, or which up-and-coming… Read More ›
Don’t Despise Small Things, Part 4
1 Corinthians 1:1 “Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God…” Paul was called to be an apostle, and this calling was from the will of God Himself. God gives people different callings in life, Paul… Read More ›
Don’t Despise Small Things, Part 3
Romans 2:4 “Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?” When you experience the riches of God’s goodness, His extreme forbearance (tolerance), His ability to… Read More ›
Don’t Despise Small Things, Part 2
Matthew 18:35 “So My heavenly Father also will do to you if each of you, from his heart, does not forgive his brother his trespasses.” In the verse above Jesus tells of a parable where a man was forgiven a… Read More ›
To tattoo, or not to tattoo, that is the conundrum
I vividly remember a close family friend telling me that I was disobeying God by getting a tattoo and because of its permanence, I was in a state of constant defiance. (This was after the tattoo was already there. What… Read More ›
CHRISTIANS AND SIN – Pt. 4
Part 1 of this 4 part series can be found here. Part 2 can be found here. Part 3 can be found here. * * * * * Galatians 5 “16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and… Read More ›
CHRISTIANS AND SIN – Pt. 4
Part 1 of this 4 part series can be found here. Part 2 can be found here. Part 3 can be found here. * * * * * Galatians 5 “16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and… Read More ›
The One Question Everyone Needs To Answer Everyday
Like that terribly cheesy Toby Keith country song, sometimes I feel, “I’m not as good as I once was.”…spiritually speaking of course. On a personal level, I feel less passionate, less bold, less “holy” than what I used to be… Read More ›
Confessions of a List-Maker
I am a list-maker. Each morning, I write out my “To Do” list for the day. It may look something like this: -Make dentist appointment -Mail bills -Grocery Shopping -Drop dog off at the groomer -Call Mom Well, you get the… Read More ›
How can God Forgive Me?
Have you ever thought to yourself, “how can God forgive me after what I have done”? Or maybe you asked yourself that question along with this one, “how can God love me after the things I have done?” I have… Read More ›
When Strongholds Become Entrenched
by Neil Anderson March 27 WHEN STRONGHOLDS BECOME ENTRENCHED 2 Timothy 2:4 No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier… Read More ›
At the Threshold of Temptation
by Neil Anderson March 26 AT THE THRESHOLD OF TEMPTATION Titus 2:11, 12 The grace of God has appeared . . . instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in… Read More ›