by Dr. Richard Fisher | Jul 28, 2017 | Church Leadership, Personal Growth, Say Yes to God
Can a 2000-year-old book—the holy Bible—provide counsel that directs our lives today? And what about those portions that are even older than 2000 years, going back to the O.T. world of pharaohs and patriarchs? Despite our skepticism that the Old Testament may not be...
by Dr. Richard Fisher | Nov 10, 2015 | Honesty, Six Responses to God
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He...
by Dr. Richard Fisher | Nov 10, 2015 | Humility, Six Responses to God
I grew up in a home full of positive affirmation. I can still hear my mother saying, “We are so proud of you, Son!” (Just recently she said those very words to my brother Mike and me as we celebrated her 90th birthday.) Is that kind of pride wrong? Human culture, of...
by Dr. Richard Fisher | Nov 10, 2015 | Forgiveness, Six Responses to God
We know that forgiveness is at the heart of God’s gracious love. It’s the practical outworking of God’s plan to redeem and restore mankind. “What? I thought forgiveness was a gift! God may not forgive me after all? God’s Word...
by Dr. Richard Fisher | Nov 10, 2015 | Repentance, Six Responses to God
“Oh, God, I cheated. I am so sorry. I really mean it this time. I am truly repentant.” “Oh, God, I lied. I am so sorry. I’ll try harder not to do that anymore. I am truly repentant.” “Oh, God, I just fell into the trap of...
