Having grown up on a farm in the heart of Indiana, I know the importance of a fruitful yield from seeds planted.  It relates directly to the farmer’s future livelihood.  Whether it is an expansive field of corn, wheat, oats, or a backyard garden of green beans and tomatoes, or ...

“But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 Studying Isaac’s life and specifically the details of his birth and those surrounding his almost sacrifice, speaks volumes. It tells a lot about the character of God and ...

“I wish Christians in the west understood their authority in Christ,” a friend from India said. His remark brought to mind the word “covenant.” Perhaps the west struggles with the idea of covenant because our greatest earthly covenant–marriage–is seldom fully understood or honored. We don’t comprehend, therefore, the covenant we have ...

“In the beginning God created the earth and all its inhabitants, every green thing and every living creature. These were created so man had all he needed to survive and multiply on the earth. He then gave man dominion over the whole planet.” (Genesis 1:26) All the creatures of the world ...

Growing up, I always took comfort in my mother’s words of reassurance when I was frightened or anxious about something. When she told me that everything would be fine, I could breathe a sigh of  relief! Yet there were times when I needed extra reassurance as I struggled,  doubt creeping ...

Our adversary, Satan, is often referred to as a roaring lion who prowls around seeking someone who he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). Well I have a message for this cat. You came to a dogfight! The Weapons of the Enemy Let’s put things into perspective. Our enemy is fighting ...

Friends, we have a relentless enemy that stalks us like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8). Fortunately for us, he’s an already beaten foe that can easily be parried by appropriately using the Word of God. Why? Because God’s Word is true and the enemy ...

There is power in the name of Jesus! It’s more than just an encouraging saying–it’s the truth. Christians are dying in places like Pakistan and Ethiopia because they live for Jesus and because He’s more than just a nice thought. His name alone saves the wretched sinner and heals the ...

Has personal responsibility fallen victim to the “victimization industry”? It seems everywhere we turn someone is telling us we are a victim of something or someone–or that we may be if we’re not careful. It may be a noble cause to warn others of impending doom or rescue them out of their ...

Those who say, “Christianity is a crutch,” know nothing of the challenge inherent in living the Scriptures.  Consider these words from Galatians: “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”  Galatians 6:2  “For each one shall bear his own load.” Galatians 6:5 Do you, like me, ever find ...