“God’s silences are His answers. If we only take as answers those that are visible to our senses, we are in a very elementary condition of grace.” ~ Oswald Chambers Instant gratification. This word is thrown around a lot. I am not going to pretend that many of you, the reader, do not know what …
Anna B. Warner (1820-1915) wrote a hymn that without doubt has been sung by more children than any other hymn. Written in 1860, it came from a novel that Miss Warner with her sister had written called “say and seal.” The composer of the music, William Bradbury (1816-1868), also composed “Sweet Hour of Prayer,” “Savior …
There are many models that claim to navigate people to success and completion of their goals. But here, we take a look at a Spiritual model whose goal is to assist in molding the inner and outer person in Christ Jesus. Join us as we explore this list! Pray (Psalm 145:18; Philippians 4:6-7; Colossians 4:2) …
1:1-2 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Paul’s salutation in 2 Timothy is similar yet holds stark differences from the …
“For God is good – or rather, of all goodness He is the Fountainhead.” ~Athanasius of Alexandria This statement was penned by early church father Athanasius of Alexandria in a work discussing the incarnation of Jesus Christ. He states the phrase, “For God is good.” We hear this all the time but in a variety …
Many have once heard in some form or another, “I am not cynical, I am a realist.” Often, I found it true that many people cannot distinguish between the two. So what does that leave them with? A disappointing reality to live in? Comedian George Carlin once stated, “Scratch any cynic and you will find …
The late great philosopher Hulk Hogan once told his students, “To all my little Hulkamaniacs, say your prayers, take your vitamins and you will never go wrong.” In the same way famed gospel singer, Mahalia Jackson, is quoted as saying, “Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live in health without …
Father, I am going off script. I know that You are not the author of confusion, but God, I am confused and I don’t know where that leaves me. Nowhere can I run to escape you, nor would I ever, yet as life rolls on like waves in high tide, I am lost. The Devil …
Within Christian circles, the phrase “prayer life” is often used to describe the condition of our meeting times with God. Whenever the term is used, it is often referring to questions such as: “How many times do you pray a day?” or “Are your prayers fulfilling?” Although, in some cases such questions have an applicable …
1:15-16 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers Paul often reflected on his thankfulness for the testimonies and faiths of other believers. This is a pattern within the writings …