Simple Obedience

Simple Obedience

In his book The Secret Place of Thunder, author John Starke observes: “Our culture teaches us that the most important things about us are what can be performed before others. Jesus, on the other hand, teaches us that the most important things about us are practiced in...
Simple Obedience

Get Honest

Achan spoke it before he was executed. David displayed it or he would probably have lost his throne. If Ananias and Sapphira had been wiser, they could have saved their lives by it. What is it? Honesty. God wants His people to be honest. Even the smallest deception...
Simple Obedience

Get Real

Paul wasn’t looking for endorsements from the churches where he ministered. The only verification he wanted was to be found in the lifestyle of those he taught and discipled. Their authentic selves was God’s stamp of approval. What Paul communicated, the church...
God’s Word Gives Hope

God’s Word Gives Hope

“You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word” (Psalm 119:114 ESV). It is easy to lose hope. And this will almost certainly happen to you if you neglect to regularly recalibrate your mind to the truth. Sadly, to fear and despair is all too human. These...
Forgive a Killer?

Forgive a Killer?

Five-year-old Steven burst through the front door, anxious to tell his mother about his morning at pre-school and to get on with an afternoon of play in the autumn sunshine. Instead, his mother quickly ushered him to his bedroom. His young age could not insulate him...