In my previous article, I touched on the subject of relationships—that we are made to have value in our relationships with each other. We have great value to God, and we can only fulfill our purpose on earth through rich communion with Him. He sent Jesus to make this possible, ...
Read More »When God’s Guidance Is Disguised
What should I do when I’m stumped while trying to receive the leading of the Holy Spirit? Well, I need to do some analyzing. Just who is having the problem? Is the Holy Spirit sleeping in? No, the Bible says God never slumbers nor does He sleep. (Psalm 121:3-4) Is ...
Read More »“That’s Just Me,” An Excuse for Bad Behavior?
Have you ever told someone, “That’s just me,”? That comment usually follows someone’s criticism of our character or a habit. It’s a defensive punch, with an implied offensive follow up: “You’re being judgmental and unfair.” Is this a valid excuse for bad behavior? Recently, I helped a friend administer the ...
Read More »Why Should I Even Pray? God Doesn’t Hear Me Anyways.
How many times have you heard yourself saying something like “God, if you are real then….” or, “God, if you are really out there then…”? Out of desperation you may have cried out His name hoping He would hear your voice, yet some if not all of the times, He ...
Read More »Our Hope: We, The Sheep
‘My people have been lost sheep; their shepherds have led them astray and caused them to roam on the mountains. They wandered over mountain and hill and forgot their own resting place.’ Jeremiah 50: 6 (NIV) When God created man, He became their shepherd, and they His sheep. We are ...
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