The bible tells us in Galatians 3:13 that “Christ redeemed us…”. What does it mean in today’s language to be redeemed? The word redeemed literally means to buy back. I’ve heard the story of a young boy, who after spending many hours constructing a little boat, took it out on the lake to sail it. [...]
Although skeptics over many years have tried to destroy the authority of the Bible, the Bible has remained the most well-known book in the history of the world and has proven itself true again and again. The Bible was written over a period of 1500 years, by over 40 different authors from all walks of [...]
A friend of mine stepped onto an elevator in Washington DC some years ago, and to his surprise, there stood Billy Graham the renowned evangelist. He only had a split second to ask Mr. Graham one quick question, “Mr. Graham, if you were a young man like me, what word of advice would you have?” [...]
It’s our natural tendency to complain. Anyone can do it. But it is unnatural or even supernatural to give thanks amidst life’s tests and trials. God’s general will for each of us is to “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thess. 5:18). Thankfulness [...]
The book of Acts opens and closes in a home. Homes are so important to the work of the kingdom of God. Dr. Cho, pastor of the world’s largest church located in Seoul, Korea, was asked the question, “Where is God’s address?” His answer was that God’s address is our address. In other words, God [...]
Offering praise and thanksgiving to God helps to crowd out those things in our lives that hold us back, such as criticism, depression and fear. If we have a critical spirit toward others or toward the circumstances in our lives, we sabotage our peace. The prayer of praise is our greatest weapon against a critical [...]
People are looking for leaders they can trust, leaders who have integrity. A leader who “has integrity” means he or she is honest, and has clear and uncompromised values and clarity about what’s right and wrong. Integrity comes from the same Latin root as “integer.” You may remember integers from math class—they are whole numbers. [...]
Baseball legend Cal Ripken, Jr. was interviewed about his success as a baseball player. Many believe he is one of the greatest players in baseball history, but his individual success was not what mattered most to him. In the interview, he said: “I’d much rather be referred to not as an individually great player, or [...]
Insecure people, especially leaders, often want and need control. Feeling insecure, they search for and seek out opportunities to make themselves look important. Their ego is their driving force. Because they do not feel secure in the vision and direction they are going, they start to push and make something happen to somehow “save face” [...]
Often problems we never thought possible arise and sap our energy. During these times, our souls cry out for an adrenalin fix. Here are some spiritual shots to enable us to persevere instead of quitting and aborting the plan of God. Do not focus on past failures and problems. When we are driving, we keep [...]