Helping individuals walk with Christ
Our goal is Transformation, not Conformation Following High School, I left for basic training in the Air Force at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas. One of my responsibilities as a basic airman was that of being a barracks guard of our building which housed about eighty men. Once morning inspection was over, I …
Our lives are defined by those things in which we find delight. Webster’s dictionary defines delight as extreme satisfaction, anything that gives great pleasure, or a high degree of gratification of mind or sense. The Lord has given us many things to see and do during our earthly sojourn. He is pleased that we find …
People are more interested in hearing what God has done for you than they are in hearing what you have done for God. Lorne Sanny Over the last forty years I have heard many speakers from a number of organizations and churches. The messages that have had the greatest impact on my life …
But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. Hebrews 3:13 We are admonished in this verse to encourage one another in order to prevent hardening by sin’s deceitfulness. I am not sure exactly how this process develops, but …
The Battle is the LORD’s Few things have been as important to the Lord’s servants throughout the centuries as knowing that the battle is the LORD’s. Each generation is faced with new difficulties and perils which threaten our confidence in the midst of the battle in which we are engaged. In David’s situation, …
May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance. II Thessalonians 3:5 Several months ago, while attending a social event, I was introduced to a young man by a mutual friend. This young man had been a Christian for the past six months and had been actively pursuing his faith …
This world is not my home, I’m just ‘a passing through, My treasure’s all laid up, Somewhere beyond the blue. Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. Psalm 84:5 The small church I attended as a child had regular meetings of a group called CYC.(Christian Youth Crusade) …
Our security is dependent upon God’s grip on us, not our grip on Him. We were created to walk in fellowship with God and enjoy His presence. In that knowledge of Him we are told in Hosea 6:3, “So let us know, let us press on to know the Lord. He will come …
For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you? Indeed, you are our glory and joy. I Thessalonians 2:19-20 Recently my wife and I attended a wedding which was similar to all other …
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, Philippians 3:12 Many are satisfied with their progress in the Christian faith. They attend church regularly, and perhaps even participate in a Sunday School class. They may tithe regularly, take part in Bible studies, and serve on church boards. They are …