Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom
Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom
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A P R I L 1 7 “. . . I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.” — 2 Timothy 1:12

Who Holds The Future?

The year was 1943. Halfway around the world, a young pilot was flying his Corsair above the scattered islands of the Pacific, scanning his radar for the enemy. Suddenly, out of nowhere, he saw enemy planes. Before the young pilot knew it, one of them was on his tail. He rolled his plane over and dove down, back up again, turning, twisting, diving, doing everything he could to escape. But he had an expert fighter pilot on his tail. In the end,... More
A P R I L 1 6 “. . . you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” — 1 Corinthians 1:9

Why Do We Pray?

“Why do we have to say our prayers?” asks a little boy as his mother prepares him for bed. This child’s simple question echoes the sentiment in the hearts of many people much older and supposedly much wiser than he. Do you ever ask that question? And if so, have you found any answers? One of the key reasons we pray is to commune with God. Prayer fosters a two-way relationship between us and the God who loves and cares for... More
A P R I L 1 5 “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.” — 1 Timothy 6:6-7

Godliness With Contentment

Do you ever feel caught up in “keeping up with the Joneses”? Do you often feel a twinge of jealousy when a neighbor or friend shows off a new purchase, or are you content with what you own? Many people are in love with this world’s goods whether they have them or not. I think of a man who started out well. He succeeded in business. He lived his life as John Wesley encouraged: “Make all you can, save all you can, give... More
A P R I L 1 4 “[Abraham] did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strengthened in faith...and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.” — Romans 4:20-21

Fully Persuaded

Are you fully convinced that what God has promised He is able to perform? If you’d like a surefire way to test the strength of your faith, then stretch your wings in the area of stewardship. Tithe as God has commanded, and watch Him perform as He has promised in Scripture. Paul tells us, “My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” We need to trust God’s promise, go about our... More
A P R I L 1 3 “For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat.” — 2 Thessalonians 3:10

The Bible And Economics

Do you dread going to work or tending house, viewing labor as a curse on your life because of the Fall? Well, it isn’t. Before sin ever touched this earth, God commanded Adam to tend the garden. God created us to have meaningful employment and to earn our keep. And He created a context in which we could live and prosper. God reveals that context in His Word. While the Bible isn’t an economics textbook, it does say a great deal... More
A P R I L 1 2 “. . . God is love.” — 1 John 4:8

Love Restored

In the beginning, God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.” As He did so, He made us able to give and receive love in relationships with each other and with Him. He created us in His perfect love. But now we bear few signs of that love. In our sinfulness, we have distorted His kingly nature and have all but destroyed the image of God in us. And with that, we have distorted and destroyed our experience of... More
A P R I L 1 1 “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7

Feeling The Faith

Have you ever said to yourself or to someone close to you, “I just don’t feel that I have faith”? Have you ever doubted the steadfastness of your belief in God because you didn’t feel happy or excited about your relationship with Jesus Christ? Many Christians confuse faith with feelings. They think that if they really have faith, they’ll feel certain emotions. But faith isn’t based on feelings. Feelings... More