Will God take me back? People throughout the centuries have sincerely asked God this question. Maybe you are at that place now and are searching for that answer. Perhaps you were there in the past and thought you were beyond hope. The Lord can still pick you up like a lost sheep and bring you …
Is desperation always bad? Often the Lord uses tough times so that we begin recognizing our sin during desperation. Desperate times bring us to our senses. God uses our desperation to draw us back to Him. The hymn “Amazing Grace” was written by John Newton about his desperation. He was the one who was spiritually …
Why don’t my plans work? I’ve discussed this problem with several people over the years. One of my friends from school realized why his plans did not work after he became a follower of Jesus. He said they did not work because they were always his plan and never God’s. I have had the same …
The gift of the Holy Spirit is one of the gifts the Lord has given us. Some other gifts of God include sending Jesus to die for our sins, grace, and Scripture. We don’t deserve any of these, nor can we earn them, they are gifts. As you begin to think of all the gifts …
Have you ever been burdened down by sin? I think we have all been there if we are honest with ourselves. I believe as we grow in our faith, we become more and more aware of our sin. Realize the Lord desires to forgive you. When we become more aware of how sin displeases God, …
Prayer changes my life. From the time man was created God has given us the supernatural ability to communicate with Him. It does not make any difference where we are, and we are instantly connected to God and can speak to Him. Technology has increased our ability to connect with each other. One of my …
What happens when God’s direction surprises you? Has God ever asked you to change course in life? How did that affect you? Maybe as you grew in faith as the Lord impressed on you what was really important in life. God is full of surprises that He uses to enrich our lives and draw us …
Following the Lord is exciting. Have you experienced the excitement of following the Lord? How has that affected you? Perhaps following the Lord has been more routine in your life. The good news is the Lord would like to surprise you in such a way your heart leaps with excitement as He draws you to …
God desires to give you revelation. I learned this lesson as I led a Bible study that took place in a lunchroom of a small manufacturing facility. The factory workers who joined us for the study were new to the teachings of Jesus and had not grown up in the church. Week after week I …
Have you ever considered how you can be a positive influence? Who has been a positive influence in your life? How is that influence affecting you today? How is your life different because of that person or persons? I would not be doing what I am today if it were not for godly influence of …