OCCUPY THE CONQUERED TERRITORY
When an army moves against an enemy they first drive them out and conquer their territory. Then they occupy the newly conquered territory so it stays under their control. …
GOD’S MANY WAYS OF WORKING (Joshua 11)
It’s interesting to ask people how they met. Each story is unique. God has many ways of bringing people together. Moses was watering some camels and ended up marrying the …
BALANCING FAITH AND FEELINGS (Mind and Emotions 2)
(In the last blog we talked about the place of emotions in our life. We saw they are important responses, but not what we base our faith or decisions on. …
BELT of TRUTH (Ephesians 6:14) (Armor of God 5)
Ephesians 6:14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, The belt a Roman soldier wore was an important piece of equipment for it held the weapons …
LYING FOR A GOOD REASON (Joshua 10)
Is it ever OK to lie? Is deception ever approved by God? Before you answer these questions, remember the story of Rahab and you might answer differently. Rahab hid the …
LET YOUR MIND EXPLAIN REALITY TO YOUR EMOTIONS (Mind and Emotions 1)
People who have been under my ministry have heard me say “Let your mind explain reality to your emotions” many times. Emotions are powerful and important. Life would be …
FASTING: HOW DO I DO IT? (Fasting 5)
Did you know that there is more in the Bible about fasting than repentance and confession? Jesus fasted, as did Moses, David, Elijah, Esther, Daniel, Paul and many others. Fasting …
C. H. SPURGEONS SERMON PREPERATION ADVICE
H. Spurgeon, maybe more than any pastor, knew how busy pastoral ministry can be. In addition to preaching four times a week, he led his elders and deacons in caring …
FASTING: WHAT DOES IT ACCOMPLISH? (Fasting 4)
In a culture where the landscape is dotted with shrines to the Golden Arches and an assortment of Pizza Temples, fasting seems out of place and out of step with …
WHAT ARE YOU ‘GOOD’ FOR? (Fruit of the Spirit 8)
One of the favorite New Testament stories for children is called the Good Samaritan. Everyone knows how the Samaritan responds to another in need. That is why he is called …