In today’s world, a common religious conversation goes something like this: “Just accept Christ in your heart and you will be saved.” Some say, “Pray the Sinner’s Prayer and Jesus will come into your heart.” In Romans 10:16, Paul says, “But they have not all obeyed the gospel.” Is there something a person has to do to partake of Christ’s plan of salvation? In John 15:10, … [Read more...] about If We Just “Believe” is that Enough?
Prayer
ASKING!
What is behind our asking? Is it ever too much more about what we want than what we need or is best for us? What is it in our view toward God? Key to prayer is asking. (Matthew 7:7; James 1:5) Key to prayer is asking in faith. (James 1:6) But … [Read more...] about ASKING!
AM I?
Today’s focus is a simple, yet significant focus to which we would each do well to give some thoughtful and prayerful consideration. Responding to some who continued to question Jesus as to Who He was (is), we read. . … [Read more...] about AM I?
PREEMPTIVE STRIKE!
A “preemptive strike” refers to action taken before other actions take place. As this expression is primarily used in connection with warfare, it is defined as “an attack against an enemy in response to an obvious threat of attack by that enemy.” However, can we see how this can also be associated with the … [Read more...] about PREEMPTIVE STRIKE!
TEACHABLE!
Though it has been said, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, the good news is this: whether that be true or not, you and I are not dogs. Regardless of age, we can learn as long as we remain teachable; open to learning as we also focus on drawing from the right source for the instruction we … [Read more...] about TEACHABLE!
