by Tim Grissom | Jun 30, 2023 | Obedience, Say Yes to God, Six Responses to God
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...
by Tim Grissom | May 30, 2023 | Disciples, Honesty, Say Yes to God, Six Responses to God
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...
by Tim Grissom | Apr 28, 2023 | Disciples, Say Yes to God
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...
by Tim Grissom | Jul 7, 2017 | Say Yes to God
“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...
by Tim Grissom | Nov 10, 2015 | Forgiveness, Six Responses to God
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...