The Holy Spirit in Us

The Holy Spirit in Us

Often we hear people say that the Bible very plainly declares the the Holy Spirit is in us, works in us and dwells in us. However, the Bible just as plainly declares that both God and Christ dwell in us, live in us and walk in us. Many of the New Testament writers...
Running the Race

Running the Race

The Christian life is a race. This thought comes from Hebrews 12:1-2. These verses say, “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with...
“What Kind of Preacher Are You?”

“What Kind of Preacher Are You?”

“What kind of preacher are you?” Some preachers would answer “a good one” while others would say “a big one.” Then there’s the story of the preacher who informed his wife that a lady said he was a “model” preacher, so she showed what a dictionary said about this word:...
The Tried, Tested and True God

The Tried, Tested and True God

“He’s testing you.” Grandparents often say this. When parents set rules, children push the limits. Strong-willed children especially seem bent on testing boundaries. New parents must learn this lesson. Raising children is not as simple as programming a computer....
A Rule for Success

A Rule for Success

Moses, who had led the children of Israel out of Egypt and through 40 years of wanderings in the wilderness, had died in the land of Moab (Deut. 34:5). It was time for a new leader to take charge and lead them into conquering the land that God had promised them. ...