“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might…” (Ecclesiastes 9:10). By definition, virtue is not innate. Virtue comes from behavior, and excellence in behavior is a beneficial and necessary virtue for all fathers who desire to see their posterity follow God. Excellence is a choice. It is a mindset, a process. It...
“Divine omnipotence is the doctrine of a revival.” —Charles Spurgeon “The church still has a theology of the Holy Ghost, but it has no living consciousness of His presence and power. Theology without experience is like faith without works; it is dead. The signs of death abound. Prayer meetings have died out because men did not...
We have reached a point of division where reconciliation is neither desired by many, or perhaps possible. The societal tremors in recent years signal the coming earthquake. The culture war is largely lost, and the winner will take all. Life and liberty are being replaced with restrictions and control. The transformation of America is taking...
Seeking justice when you are wronged is entirely appropriate. But often, your offender will not make amends. So what should be done in regards to those who lie to you, rip you off, and wrong you? To “forgive” is to release a debt. This is a judicial act between you and God. You should pray...
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. — Colossians 3:12–13 Have you ever wondered where the saying “a...
The Son of God, the Spirit of God, and the Father are all vitally connected in prayer. Brief glimpses into this heavenly mystery are revealed in scripture. And as we peel back the veil, we learn something of Jesus and the Holy Spirit praying to the Father. The prayerful correspondence within the God-head powerfully affects...