His!

They were Yours, You gave them to Me . . . —John 17:6A missionary is someone in whom the Holy Spirit has brought about this realization: “You are not your own” ( 1 Corinthians 6:19 ). To say, “I am not my own,” is to have re… . . . → Read More: His!

MAKING CHOICES WE DON’T FEEL

Most of us are convinced we already “walk by faith.” We teach these principles to others and we encourage our families and our friends to do likewise. But, if we are really honest with ourselves, we’d have to admit that most of the time, we don’t walk by faith, but by what we see, think, feel and want to do. . . . → Read More: MAKING CHOICES WE DON’T FEEL

SACKED FOR SHARING THE HOPE OF CHRIST

There is widespread shock following the news that Duke Amachree has lost his case, having been sacked for mentioning God in the workplace. An employment tribunal has ruled that it was reasonable for Wandsworth Council to dismiss Duke, after he was sacked for gross misconduct for suggesting to a client with an incurable illness not to give up hope and to try putting her faith in God. . . . → Read More: SACKED FOR SHARING THE HOPE OF CHRIST

Pouring Out the Water of Satisfaction

He would not drink it, but poured it out to the Lord —2 Samuel 23:16What has been like “water from the well of Bethlehem” to you recently— love, friendship, or maybe some spiritual blessing (  2 Samuel 23:16 )? Have you taken whatever … . . . → Read More: Pouring Out the Water of Satisfaction

A Life of Pure and Holy Sacrifice

He who believes in Me . . . out of his heart will flow . . . —John 7:38Jesus did not say, “He who believes in Me will realize all the blessings of the fullness of God,” but, in essence, “He who believes in Me will have everything he… . . . → Read More: A Life of Pure and Holy Sacrifice

The Temporal Delusion, Part 1

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. (Colossians 3:1-4) . . . → Read More: The Temporal Delusion, Part 1

Destined To Be Holy

. . it is written, ’Be holy, for I am holy’ —1 Peter 1:16We must continually remind ourselves of the purpose of life. We are not destined to happiness, nor to health, but to holiness. Today we have far too many desires and interests, and our live… . . . → Read More: Destined To Be Holy

“My Joy . . . Your Joy”

These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full —John 15:11What was the joy that Jesus had? Joy should not be confused with happiness. In fact, it is an insult to Jesus Christ to use the word happiness … . . . → Read More: “My Joy . . . Your Joy”

Usefulness or Relationship?

Do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven —Luke 10:20Jesus Christ is saying here, “Don’t rejoice in your successful service for Me, but rejoice because of your rig… . . . → Read More: Usefulness or Relationship?