Bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4 Children are really adults in the making. As parents, it is our duty to direct our children’s journeys from childhood to adulthood. “Nurture” in Ephesians 6:4 means to cherish, prepare, coach, and educate. This verse also implies disciplinary correction— “admonition” —as children...
“Jesus walking on the earth is far more important than man walking on the moon.” —Astronaut James Irwin “Revival is ultimately Christ Himself seen, felt, heard, living, active, moving in and through His body on earth.” —Stephen Olford “[Revival] is such a manifest working of God that human personalities are overshadowed and human programs are...
What role do demons play in the lives of believers? Christians can be oppressed and obsessed by demonic forces, but can Christians be possessed by evil spirits? Satan and unclean spirits were very active when Jesus was manifested in the flesh on earth. And many in New Testament times were delivered from demons. Peter was...
Years ago, the Lord enabled me to adopt what I call my up-front policy. Harboring bitterness, resentment, and unresolved conflicts had brought me to a state of inner hostility and bondage. I was tired of being lied to and taken advantage of, but confrontation wasn’t my way. I didn’t enjoy it at all! Why was...
No local church is infallible. Yes, God has ordained the local church as a primary means for education, edification, and evangelism. But what about the failures and abuses of the local churches and leadership? I’m talking about the bullying, blackballing, shaming, and failure to even answer honest questions from the membership. I’m talking about the...
A Solemn Warning Against Heartless Religion The Pharisees rejected Jesus because He did not fit into their system. Jesus was all about the kingdom of God, which He referenced over fifty times. While the Pharisees claimed adherence to the Scriptures, they had essentially devolved into a religion of their own making. When Christ invited people...