We all know the parable of the Prodigal Son. However, do you know the context of that great story? All the tax collectors, the group voted “most likely to be hated” and “sinners” were gathering close to Jesus to listen to Him teach. So, the Pharisees and Scribes were hanging out on the edge listening …
Do you find that it is harder for you to get through the weekend without a fall? It would not surprise me at all that is true for many of us. We are trained by our culture that the weekend is a time to celebrate. The pressure is off if we do not have to …
There is so much good theology in Romans 1-8 that many regard it as perhaps the most important book of the Bible regarding understanding our salvation. And if putting on the “helmet of our salvation” is part of our daily practice, as it should be, then how good in your helmet? Is it like this …
Yesterday we learned that doubting is dangerous for believers. In fact, if you are a “believer” or have been born again by the Spirit of God, you have believed. The question is; “Are you believing still?” Not the point in time belief or faith that was a gift from God to you so that you …
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First, let me apologize for not getting my email out yesterday. I was driving 8+ hours from North Carolina back to Ohio and sent straight to 180 last night. By the way, if you do not get an email 1016 posted on our webpage just in case you are experiencing encouraging email withdrawal. Just go …
There is a lot of fear for those entangled in sexual sin. Fear drives us away from God and away from others and locks us up in solitary confinement. We are afraid of God’s wrath and punishment and what others will think and do if they knew the truth about us. Fear causes us to …
What is the antidote to temptation? Well, first we need to know what is an antidote. “An antidote is a substance that can counteract a form of poisoning. The term antidote is a Greek word meaning “given against”.” (nurselabs.com) We need to see temptation as something we are going to face every day and can escape it every time. …
Many people do not believe that God will heal their sexual brokenness. That’s because that has been their experience. Perhaps you have cried out to God many times and begged Him to help you stop and those prayers have gone unanswered. So, you have asked yourself why has God not healed you. The answers have …
Have you ever been the smartest guy in the room? You understand something because of your knowledge and experience and everyone else seem as dumb as rocks? With your experience and education, you have understanding that others are missing and it can be frustrating. Imagine how many times Jesus experienced this. So, Jesus, Peter, James, …
Watching your child grow up has some exciting milestones. Parents go nuts over the littlest things. Things like their first smile, first words, first steps, first birthday, first sleeping through the night, and of course their first time to go potty. It fills them with joy and excitement and these days everything is captured on …
