Helping individuals walk with Christ
I can see him now in my minds eye, leaning over the podium in the Great Hall at Glen Eyrie, his penetrating gaze traversing the entire audience. His first words were as follows: “The greatest threat to Christianity is not Communism; the greatest threat to Christianity is not materialism; the greatest threat to Christianity is …
We continually hear about those who have followed Christ for many years whose lives have been marred by moral failure, corrupt financial practices or the destructive behaviour resulting from the arrogance of authority. It is as prevalent in our leaders as in those who follow; as common in the pulpit as in the pew. …
Emotion is no substitute for activity. Activity is no substitute for production. (Production is no substitute for reproduction.) — Dawson Trotman The first two phrases above have been well known and applied to a number of situations. Dawson Trotman, viewing them from a spiritual point of view, added the third phrase. In his mind, not …
“I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ.” Philemon 6 There are many good things which the Father has …
“I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ.” Philemon 6 Our Lord’s declared purpose is stated in Luke 19:10, “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” To the …
The Need is Not the Call We live in a needy world. Every day we are exposed to newspapers, mailings, and other stories of those with physical and spiritual needs. In our work places, our neighborhoods and our churches we continually come into relationships with those who have needs in their lives. I have seen …
You will never have a day so bad that you are beyond the reach of God’s Grace. You will never have a day so good that you are beyond the need of God’s Grace. — Jerry Bridges As the day dawned it found this man in the grip of the icy fingers of fear. …
Some ask the question: WWJD? (What would Jesus do?) A more important question is: What Did Jesus do? Jerry Bridges A number of years ago, the wearing of the bracelet “WWJD” was frequently seen. It served as a reminder to consider the Lord’s response rather than our own. Jerry’s words point us instead …
“People will do with others what you have done with them, not what you ask them to do with others.” Howard Hendricks, retired professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, described it this way. He related that he had stood before his class and told them that they needed to get involved with others in Bible studies. …
People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered: Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives: Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies: Succeed anyway. If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you: Be honest and frank …