The religious side of me cringes at reading that statement, but the practical part of me says, “Of course He was!” One of the dichotomies Christians struggle with is the idea that Jesus was fully human (while still being God). 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 →
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 →
I had a discussion with a fellow Christian one day, and I was 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 Continue Reading →
There is nothing that will prepare you for a real, effective, healthy, productive, successful, and meaningful counseling ministry as much as developing a real and personal relationship with the Lord. Your strength will come from Him. Your wisdom and discernment, without Continue Reading →
While sitting through the movie, “The Shack,” along with my wife, I was struck with an odd idea. Well, to be honest, odd to me. The main character was going through a dilemma which tore at his very soul. On Continue Reading →
During a recent conversation with a fellow Christian who was arguing that he wanted to start digging deeper into the things of God, I challenged him with what seemed a simple question. I asked him, “Do you believe that the Continue Reading →
The problem with spiritual blindness is that those who are spiritually blind don’t know it. This is why we are exhorted in the Word to make a self-examination. (See 2 Corinthians 13:5 (NASB), “Test yourselves to see if you are Continue Reading →
The question of prayer has long been an obstacle over which I have had to prevail. No, not that I have had problems with whether we should pray or not, that has been made clear in the Bible. We are Continue Reading →
Great title, right? It got your attention. But more important than that, to many people that is the truth. Life has not been good for many thousands, if not millions or people worldwide. All that anyone has to do is Continue Reading →
Romans 12:2 (NASB) “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans Continue Reading →