Tag Archives: grace

The Guilt Trap By Joel B. Have you ever had a time in your life where you have felt too guilty to stop and pray to the Creator of the universe? I have! In fact, I spent years of my life in sin, using this very sin as an excuse ...

“Father sat down on the edge of the narrow bed. “Corrie,” he began gently, “when you and I go to Amsterdam-when do I give you your ticket?” I sniffed a few times, considering this. “Why, just before we get on the train.” “Exactly, and our wise Father in heaven knows ...

The gown started as white silk fabric, possibly handed down through the hands of a caring relative or friend. Delicate lace would be the finishing touch, adding beauty to the gown. But in the beginning, to the untrained eye, it surely didn’t look like much! She had no pattern to ...

‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.’ Philippians 4:6 (NIV) I have a friend who feels guilty every time she asks for prayer, or when she herself asks God for anything.  This, in turn, causes her great ...

Dealing with Addictions By Joel B. Phil 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Friends, today I want to talk to you about addictions and how to overcome them. Addictions can take many forms, but I would assert that most addictions are a form of spiritual ...