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Standing Fast or Moving Forward?
There are times when God commands us to move forward in faith so that He can execute His will for us. Exodus 14:13-15 KJV (13)  And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you Read More...
Running the Christian Race
1 Corinthians 9:24-25 EMTV (24)  Do you not know that those running in a stadium all run, but one receives the prize? So run, in order that you may win. (25)  And everyone who competes exercises self-control in all things. Now they compete in Read More...
When We Get More Than We Bargained For
We don’t always pay attention to what we pray for.  Too often, we can get caught up in prayers of repetition (which Jesus warned us about in Matthew 6:7 ), or we don’t actually think through the implications of what we are asking for in our prayers. Read More...
Putting God First
Genesis 39:2-6 KJV (2)  And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. (3)  And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his Read More...
Lessons from Balaam’s Apostasy
The account of Balaam, the former good prophet, provides us with many lessons. One key lesson pertains to communication – with both God and man.   Lesson 1 – Don’t Pray for Things You Know Are Wrong How often do we pray for things that we know are Read More...
Why Do We Study The Bible?
For what purpose to we study the Word of God? The typical answer is: “To show ourselves approved unto God.”  2 Timothy 2:15 MKJV Study earnestly to present yourself approved to God, a workman that does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Read More...
The Meaning of Life
What is the meaning of life?  Why are we here?  What is our purpose? These questions have been asked for centuries and more, but there is a simple (if not eagerly accepted) answer. The purpose for all human life, as it is for all of creation Read More...
The Consequences of Failing To Maintain Personal Integrity
There are so many injunctions against personal misconduct, and yet people still allow greed and wickedness to rule in their lives: Exodus 23:1-2 ESV (1)  "You shall not spread a false report. You shall not join hands with a wicked man to be Read More...
Well, That didn’t take long!
Exodus 20:18-20 KJV (18)  And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off. (19)  And they said unto Moses, Speak Read More...
Why Do We Argue With God?
Isn’t it silly to argue with someone who knows more than you do?  Who knows the future? Yes, it is a ridiculous situation, and yet how often do we find ourselves doing just that? Even Moses didn’t get it on occasion: Exodus 19:20-25 KJV (20)  Read More...
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
Exodus 16:14-18 KJV (14)  And when the dew that lay was gone up, behold, upon the face of the wilderness there lay a small round thing, as small as the hoar frost on the ground. (15)  And when the children of Israel saw it, they said one to Read More...
Spiritual Retreat 2009
For the past 5 years, my family and I have had the privilege of heading out into the woods for 3 or 4 days of camping.  In a tent. We head out to Stokes State Forest, where we leave behind most (but not quite all) of our technology and other distractions, Read More...
God Still Means What He Says
Yesterday, I read an advice column in Slate where someone asks about whether they should return their tithe or pay their debt . Unfortunately, the answer given to the poor truth seeker was way off the mark.  And the comments that followed were not Read More...
Living By Biblical Principles
All too often, we take the way of convenience, or the way of expedience or the way of society, but not the way of Jesus. We make excuses or question the relevance of the Bible for solving today’s problems. The Bible remains relevant for the following Read More...
The Responsibility of Leadership
Over the past few months, I have read a number of outstanding articles in the Harvard Business Review on leadership.  These articles address some of the attributes of leaders, as well as outline some challenges and pitfalls of leadership. I have Read More...
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