I know from experience that when faced with troublesome circumstances beyond our control, our natural reaction is to fear, but we must ask ourselves, "Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?" Have we forgotten our Father, and how many times he has delivered us? Yes, the storm is raging, but he can … Continue reading Why Are You So Afraid?
The following is a guest post by Pastor Rob Golding of First Artesia Christian Reformed Church. It’s interesting to see how flaccid the “new atheism” movement is today. While the infamous “four horsemen” of atheism once strode valiantly across the meager lands of fideist Christians, they now find themselves described as “cultural Christians,” even saying, “I … Continue reading Perhaps Christianity’s Greatest Weakness is its Strength
What many people promote, though they do not know it, is a most dreadful evil. Our culture has even turned it into a motto: “Follow your heart.” There are situations in which that phrase can be innocuous. However, many people long for its most dangerous end and do not recognize the peril. Countless people have … Continue reading The Dark Side of Following Your Heart
I had the incredible privilege of joining the Kurt and Kate Morning Show on Moody Radio today to discuss one of my favorite topics: the power of prayer. During our conversation, we delved into the "5 Things Prayer Has the Power to Do." We shared inspiring stories from George Müller and my dad and other … Continue reading A Conversation on Prayer with Kurt and Kate
"Call upon Me in the day of trouble! I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me!" Psalm 50:1 Believer, in this portion of the divine word, you will discover 1. your present portion, trouble; 2. your constant privilege, prayer; 3. your future prospect, deliverance. 1. Your present portion is trouble. You must expect trouble, and will certainly be deceived if you expect … Continue reading Troubles, Prayer, and Deliverance
Sometimes, our lives can get so messy that we wonder if God can redeem them. Reading through Genesis 30 and 31, we see how God’s plan proceeds even through jealousies, envy, and the strivings of our human nature. Sinfulness cannot thwart God’s plan. Though the sinner is guilty, the Lord continues in his grace to … Continue reading Messy lives, Merciful Savior
Why bother to pray? I have recently posted two articles about the power of prayer here on the blog, but I also had the opportunity to preach a sermon on the same topic this past Lord’s Day at Bethel Grace Baptist Church. Drawing from the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, we … Continue reading The Power of Prayer [Sermon]
We often hear the phrase, “There is power in prayer,” but what does prayer have the power to do? Here are five things.
Lately, I have been studying Christian contentment and have even written a few posts here on the blog. I recently had the opportunity to preach on the topic at First Artesia CRC. My goal with this sermon is to challenge Christians to reevaluate their priorities and find true satisfaction in God alone. - CLICK TO READ MORE.
Sometimes, to protect a passage of scripture from the abuses it receives from those who twist it, we add so many qualifications that we eliminate not only the false teaching but also the profound truth it communicates. We find one such passage in the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus says, “Ask, and it will … Continue reading The Power of Prayer
The Fight of Faith 