by Dan Jarvis | Nov 10, 2015 | Humility, Six Responses to God
Jesus taught that multitudes will be cast out of heaven on Judgment Day who honestly believed themselves to be heaven-bound. They’ll leave the throne room sadly, befuddled by their self-deception, terrified by their fate. I wonder: If it’s possible to deceive...
by Brian Hedges | Nov 10, 2015 | Humility, Six Responses to God
1. Know the greatness of your sin and your God. John Owen said, “Two things need to humble us. First, let us consider God in His greatness, glory, holiness, power, majesty, and authority. Then, let us consider ourselves in our mean, abject, and sinful condition.” True...
by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth | Nov 10, 2015 | Humility, Six Responses to God
The small band of church leaders had been praying earnestly for revival in their community—a village on the Isle of Lewis, the largest isle of the Outer Hebrides, just off the coast of Scotland. They were particularly burdened for the young people of the island who...
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...
