“And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting” (Acts 2:2). “In the springtime of 1855, an Irish Presbyterian minister addressed the young men of his congregation in the village of Connor, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland, with the words, ‘Do...
HOW GOD ANSWERS PRAYER
“O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!” ~Romans 11:33 For man to fully understand God and all His dealings with us is an utter impossibility. While this is the case, we do not need to create difficulties where...
CAN A PERSON GET VICTORY OVER LUSTFUL THOUGHTS?
Can a person get victory over lustful thoughts? Or are we simply victims of ungodly thinking without any hope of change? Many Christian men are not the Spiritual leaders in their families and churches because of the guilt of lustful thoughts; therefore women have taken over the roles of the husband in the home and...
THE SIN THAT IS DIFFICULT TO DETECT
Some sins are obvious to everyone, while others remain covered and undiscovered. For example, drunkenness is difficult to disguise. Corrupt speech is evident to all who hear it. But resentment and bitterness can fester without detection. The Bible addresses this hidden culprit, “Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any...
WHY SOME PEOPLE MAKE YOU FEEL BAD
Have you noticed that interaction with certain individuals has the tendency to unsettle you? Spending time with them makes you question yourself, your motives, and your mission? This could be a warning sign that you’re dealing with a narcissist. Elevators go in two directions—up or down. It’s the same with people, some lift you up, and...
THE CHURCH NEEDS A RENEWAL OF THE POWER OF PENTECOST
By James A. Stewart It is not easy to define the true spiritual condition of the Lord’s people in every part of the world. There are many encouraging signs; yet no leader would disagree with me when I say that we are not living the robust, radiant, powerful life of dynamic Christianity. The vast majority...