Gaining Wisdom from an Unexpected Source; How to Prosper
Whatever you may think of Jeff Bezos, his wisdom in business has proven itself in his application of the principle of sowing and reaping. Without question, Jeff Bezos' personal life and attitude does not reflect particularly admirable qualities.…
What is Real Obedience? My Folly – My Search for Legacy, for My Own Glory
In the night, my sickness persists. I try to stay warm - to preserve my life - but somehow, I end up uncovered and cold in the morning, and I feel the weakening of my body. Why Lord? Why do you not protect me?
Then I understood that…
The Simple Key to Overcoming in All Things
How to Become Like Jesus in All Things
“It is enough for the disciple that he become like his teacher, and the slave like his master" (Matthew 10:25, NASB1995)
Among the fast-track folks, having a personal trainer to help them get in shape has become a very popular element…
Uncovering the Mystery of Faith
Jesus is definitely revealing something about how to accomplish the "impossible." I would think, oh, if I only had this great faith of which He speaks! How do we find great faith?
A Most Extraordinary Event
Then this extraordinary thing occurred. Jesus violated the very laws of nature right before their eyes. Not to impress them, mind you, but from pure compassion from the Father for this broken man. Was there ever a man anything like this man? He breaks the laws of nature at His command?
How to Live in Obedience to God
We hear a lot about obedience in the churches. Obedience is, of course, an important thing. As God said, "I desire obedience rather than sacrifice" (1 Samuel 15:22). But what is real obedience? Many who speak frequently of obedience are constantly falling short of the very standards they espouse. We are all grossly unaware of just how short we fall!
Following Christ
"If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also; if anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him" (John 12:26, NASB1995)
Living from His “Perfect”
Everybody sins, they tell us. None of us are or can be perfect, at least not in this life. Of course, this is so, but this dismissal of the perfect obscures a magnificent principle of the kingdom of God for us here on earth.
How to Enter and Abide in Christ Daily
We know we are told by Jesus, in effect, that to accomplish God's work fully, all we must do is abide (continue, remain) in Christ. But how do we enter into that abiding?