Sometimes it can feel like everything is against us. Like we have more enemies than allies and that even our allies can't really be trusted. Why do we tend to fall into these times of anxiety and worry? It must be how Daniel felt when he was cast into the lions' den, or Joseph when …
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A Cling Fling
Most of us know the story of Jesus walking on water out to His disciples who were panically rowing in a sweeping storm. Incredibly, Peter has the audacity to leave the boat and temporarily walks on water! The other disciples watched while clinging to the hope that their boat would stay afloat. We see another …
Knowledge Is Power?
We've always heard knowledge is power, but is this really true? For we have also been told there are street smarts and book smarts. Is one better than the other? Clearly, knowledge is better than ignorance, but I submit that even those with the most knowledge, aren't very powerful until they begin to apply what …
“But I’m Not Worthy”
The Saturday Night Live skit, Wayne's World immortalized the saying, "We're not worthy". However, I must admit, I occassionally feel the same sentiment in my Christian walk. For example, there are times before I'm about to teach Bible study class, I feel incapable and unworthy to do so. Thankfully, I know these thoughts aren't from …
Hard Made Humble
There's no doubt that the pains, problems and prickles of this world can cause us to be calloused if we allow them to overrule our Christian world view. However, as believers, we thankfully don't have to fall victim to this depressed state of being. Rather, we posses the power through our relationship with Christ to …
Power of Provision
Various scenarios in my life have helped me realize and understand that the source of all my provisions isn't my job, my abilities, my paycheck, or who I know. Rather, it is God, and He alone is the One who sustains us through all circumstances, meets our needs and sharpens our faith. As a result, …
