Living a Life of Conviction

The following email devotional came to my inbox last week. It was too good not to pass along as the blog this week. Living a Life of Conviction Os Hillman “For we know, brothers loved by God, that He has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with...
A Faith that Doesn’t Save?

A Faith that Doesn’t Save?

We will endeavor to point out some of the particulars in which a non-saving faith is defective, and how it comes short of a faith which does save. First, with many it is because they are willing for Christ to save them from hell, but are not willing for Him to save...

A Painful Gift: Persevering and Prospering From Criticism

I suspect everyone has had that moment. The moment when you realize that you did not see what was there in front of you, because it was hidden by your own blind spot. It can make your stomach turn, as you replay scenes that perplexed you, adding this new information...

Patience

Dear Friends Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. I Corinthians 15:58 This is one of my favorite verses. It helps me keep a long-term perspective. If...

Contentment

Philippians 4:10-14 –  “But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity.  Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever...