Random House Dictionary defines deception as, “The state of being deceived.†It further defines deceive “To mislead by a false appearance or statement; delude.†The biggest deceivers in our lives are usually us. I can convince myself that I am living a life...
Imagine your worst day ever, or perhaps you don’t have to imagine it. You’ve already faced your worst day. It was a day that you did not think you would survive. Perhaps the death of a loved one unexpectedly visited your home. Or maybe financial ruin crumbled life...
Just about every Christian radio station you listen to has its daily “power verse.†While I appreciate a good Bible verse every day, I wonder how many Christians actually allow the Scriptures to strengthen their daily lives? Do we seek God’s word for His wisdom...
Fear is the enemy of faith. My fear can overwhelm me if I’m looking with worldly eyes. When I see the state of my country, I fear for its future. This fear is not unfounded, however, if my fear is calculated without God, then it is unfounded. Jesus’ disciples were...
At a recent men’s Bible study, we had split up into small prayer groups when one of the gentlemen in my group said that he had once fallen out of love with God. I told my group I once believed that is what happened, but in actuality we stop loving God. When someone...
