“Rival Affections”
“Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts.” 1 John 5:21 We tend to imagine idol worship as lying prostrate before a carved image.
Author: Eddie Dunlap
“The Real Reason for Unbelief”
“All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be exposed.” John 3:20 In this age of advancing technology, it seems
“Doubt? or Unbelief?”
“Then a demon-possessed man, who was blind and could not speak, was brought to Jesus. He healed the man so that he could both speak and see.” Matthew 12:22 Instead of
“Time to Stand Up”
“For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile.” Romans
“Counterinfluence”
“Just as you sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world.” John 17:18 As we go out to invade our culture with the good news
“Spiritual Growth Is a Choice”
“Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear.” Philippians 2:12 Why do some Christians succeed spiritually when others fail? It is because
“Revived and Refreshed”
“The instructions of the LORD are perfect, reviving the soul.” Psalm 19:7 If you have ever been in the hot sun and then dove into the ocean, a lake, or
“Shortsighted Prayers”
“But Jesus answered by saying to them, ‘You don’t know what you are asking! Are you able to drink from the bitter cup of suffering I am about to drink?”
“Coming Clean”
“Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, ‘I will confess my rebellion to the LORD.’ And you forgave
“What You Can Control”
“Don’t let me drift toward evil or take part in acts of wickedness. Don’t let me share in the delicacies of those who do wrong.” Psalm 141:4 We cannot control