The Currency of Heaven

“One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so He could lay His hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering Him. But Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to Me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.’Continue reading “The Currency of Heaven”

Our Limits

“Even perfection has its limits, but Your commands have no limit.” (Psalm 119:96 NLT) Nothing shouts “LIMITS” like aging. I remember playing football with friends when I was first in ministry and one of the guys said to me: “I didn’t think Pastors were supposed to run that fast.” Now the fastest run I makeContinue reading “Our Limits”

A Slow Fade

“I am warning you ahead of time, dear friends. Be on guard so that you will not be carried away by the errors of these wicked people and lose your secure footing.” (2 Peter 3:17 NLT) Losing our footing spiritually is much like losing our footing while walking or hiking. It’s not deliberate and oftenContinue reading “A Slow Fade”

What Is Meditation?

“Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.” (Joshua 1:8 NLT) Would you like to prosper and succeed in all you do? What’s it worth to you? The wordContinue reading “What Is Meditation?”

Was It Your Fault?

“Yes, each of us will give a personal account to God. So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall.” (Romans 14:12-13 NLT) If you’ve ever been in an auto accident, among the first things that the police andContinue reading “Was It Your Fault?”

God Is Able – To Make a Way Through Temptation! (Part 2)

“And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand.” (1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT) Yesterday we looked at what temptation is and why Satan’s strategy is often so effective. Today I’d like for us to examine more closely, our own strategy to avoid the crippling effects of fallingContinue reading “God Is Able – To Make a Way Through Temptation! (Part 2)”