In chapter 2 of the book of Revelation, in the first seven verses, Jesus sends a message to the church at Ephesus. In this message, He makes one interesting statement, among the rest. (NASB, verse 2) “I know your deeds and Continue Reading →
IF YOU WANT THE SAME OLD THINGS TO KEEP HAPPENING TO YOU, THEN KEEP DOING THE SAME OLD THINGS. For things to continue the way they’ve always been, do nothing different. Change is not change until there has been change. Continue Reading →
The following are many of the principles used in counseling. What should be obvious is that this list is not all-inclusive. Other principles used by other counselors may not have made this list. That only means that we did not Continue Reading →
Would Jesus ever tell anyone to hate someone else? Luke 14:25-26 (NASB), “Now large crowds were going along with Him; and He turned and said to them, If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and Continue Reading →
The idea is that just “telling the truth” to others because we feel they need to hear it may not be the great idea we might think it is. If you tell someone the “truth” (which is often just someone’s Continue Reading →
I had a discussion with a fellow Christian one day, and I unpleasantly surprised by what I realized about him. I have known this man for many years, so I am quite familiar with his life, personal choices, and results Continue Reading →
The Biblical Application Process is a systematic and logical approach to discovering how things work according to the Scriptures. When conducting research, Bible Scholars use the Biblical Application Process method to collect measurable, empirical evidence in an experiment related to Continue Reading →
Why do some people struggle so much living the Christian life as they understand the Lord wants from them? They tell themselves that they want to do what is “right,” but they find themselves often going against this desire, and Continue Reading →
What can keep you from hearing God’s voice? Here are only eleven reasons. Not seeking it often enough. Distracted by a crisis or a major issue. Predetermined answer or outcome. Not wanting to hear from God. Expecting God to answer Continue Reading →
Many times when Christians make assertions such as this, they are actually making the statements tongue-in-cheek. “Trust God,” Keep your eyes on Jesus,” “Do what Jesus would,” and many other phrases we use are similar. They mean something, but often Continue Reading →
A “Love-Hate” relationship with God. This may seem like a strange phrase. Webster defines a “love-hate relationship” as, “strong feelings of both love and hatred for someone.” Is it possible to have two strong opposing feelings toward God? Yes. How Continue Reading →
At the core of who I am, what makes me be me, is that I am a man of my Word. There is nothing more important to me than recognition as such, and that my word is taken seriously. For Continue Reading →