Category Archives: discipline
I Have a Dream
In a sense we are fortunate that we cannot see God. If for one second the veil were removed and we caught a brief glimpse of the face of God, we would perish instantly. His effulgence is so brilliant, His glory so dazzling, that in our present corrupted state we could not bear the sightContinue reading “I Have a Dream”
O Little Flock
“Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32) Jesus will not sit by and let us disbelieve without a fight. He takes up the weapon of the word and speaks it with power for all who struggle to believe. His aim is to defeat theContinue reading “O Little Flock”
Increase My Faith
Change your thoughts, and change your world! —Norman Vincent Peale While speaking at a mission’s conference in Orlando, Fla., I was impressed with a seven-year-old boy seated on the front row listening intently. I had a flashback to the hills of West Virginia where I grew up, for it was at age seven that IContinue reading “Increase My Faith”
Insight to the Word
When Joseph was confronted with sexual temptation (Genesis 39:11–23), he didn’t stay put and try to resist it; rather, “he left his cloak in her hand and ran out of the house” (v. 12). The New Testament commands us to “flee from sexual immorality” (1 Corinthians 6:18). We’re to run away from it—not toward it—asContinue reading “Insight to the Word”
Come Clean
Most of us have a small circle of people who we consider our closest friends, people we can be completely honest with, people we trust. The apostle John was one of Jesus’ closest friends. He was part of Jesus’ inner circle, and their relationship was special. John wanted all Christians to experience a similar, close-knitContinue reading “Come Clean”
Strawberry Fields
Recently, I went to a strawberry farm and was given a bucket and a long row of plants to harvest. When the farmer only assigned me one side of one row, I thought she underestimated my ability. But once I got into the row, I realized the berries were hidden under the leaves, protected fromContinue reading “Strawberry Fields”
When You Don’t Know What Is Good for You
God modeled rest for us at creation. He created the world in six days, then he rested on the seventh. Why? Was he tired? No! He wanted to teach us the importance of being refreshed by resting. Unfortunately, Sunday is not a day of rest for most of God’s ministers. We are Sabbath breakers! (Today,Continue reading “When You Don’t Know What Is Good for You”
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Don’t Try to Fix People
Billy, a loving and loyal dog, became an internet star in 2020. His owner, Russell, had broken his ankle and was using crutches to walk. Soon the dog also began to hobble when walking with his owner. Concerned, Russell took Billy to the vet, who said there was nothing wrong with him! He ran freelyContinue reading “Don’t Try to Fix People”
Intentional Faith 