Job’s friends were not the type of “friends” he needed. The moment they opened their mouths, they lost their ministry to Job. In fact, they were far beyond neutral, they were toxic. They accused and attacked his integrity. Think about Job experiencing such soul agony, only to have more misery piled on him by his...
Christianity is relational. It has both a vertical and a horizontal dimension. Salvation brings us into relationship with God. It also brings us into relationship with others who belong to the family of God. Through Christ all “saved” people are related, and Scripture is chock-full of references about the inter-relatedness of believers. Loving and caring...
How the Enemy Attacks the Saints D. L. Moody once remarked, “I believe Satan exists for two reasons: first, the Bible says so, and second, I’ve done business with him.” Whether we know it or not we’ve all done business with Satan. A more penetrating question might be: Have you ever done business for Satan?...
“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men” (Rom. 12:18). The perfect picture of a diverse family unit is the in-laws accepting their new daughter-in-law with open arms, considering her as much a part of the family as their own children. Makes you smile, doesn’t it? Now, she...