The Bible says a great deal about listening to God’s voice. When we read his Word we need to be attentive listeners. When we hear his Word taught we need to be asking “How can I change because of what I have heard?” Author Ken Ramey captures this truth well, Listening is hard work because application is inherent in it. … Read More
I struggle with anger. Perhaps you do too. When I succumb to my anger it feels like I don’t have control over my emotions, thoughts, and choices. It seems like decisions are being made for me. It feels like I’m in a box. But is that reality? The following video illustration helps to clarify. If you are receiving this via email or Facebook … Read More
Perhaps youâve heard God described as âJehovah-Jirah.â That name means âThe-Lord-Will-Provide.â The Old Testament Israelites should have learned that lesson well. For forty years they roamed the wilderness, while the Lord wonderfully provided precisely what they needed. However, they soon forgot that the Lord was daily providing their needs. Every morning God dropped the equivalency of 240 freight cars of … Read More
There is a simple prayer uttered by the early disciples of Christ in Acts chapter 4. In the face of threats from the religious bureaucracy of the day they prayed to the Lord for courage. In their words, âgrant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your wordâ (Acts 4:29). Remarkably, in spite of the persecution that … Read More
Even if you are a student of art you may not recognize his name. Bertoldo de Giovani. None of his work has endured. His significance is found in that he was the tutor of the greatest sculptor of all time: Michelangelo. He was only 14 years old when he came to Giovani, but it was already obvious that Michelangelo was … Read More
