With the many demands and decisions of life, we all need a source of strength. Certainly proper diet, adequate rest, and regular exercise play a part. But those things fall short of providing the internal strength and wisdom that we need to persevere through the most challenging times. We need a place to go to … Continue reading Where Do You Find Strength and Right Perspective?
Author: Derek Spain
Who Will You Compare God With?
Think about it. Who will you compare God with? celebrities? wooden statues? corporate executives? government leaders? sports heroes? kings' palaces? idols of any kind? academic institutions? the list could go on and on Let me suggest these truths: God is the Eternal King. He is the creator and sustainer of the universe He is the source … Continue reading Who Will You Compare God With?
I’ve Got Good News For You
Boy, do we need some good news. The media focuses on the bad news all around us: in our cities, across our nation, and around the world. Discouragement. Fear. Hatred. Hurt. We need some good news. The nation of Israel was in need of good news. Their sin had caused them to be conquered by foreign … Continue reading I’ve Got Good News For You
The Word of our God Remains Forever
When you go through very difficult times, finding answers and finding hope can be a challenge. When evil seems to be winning, it can appear that good will not prevail. When the circumstances of life are confusing, where do you turn? Turn to the Bible, the Word of God. God's Word remains forever. The Lord … Continue reading The Word of our God Remains Forever
Forerunners
The nation of Israel had turned their backs on the Lord. God had given them strong warning and had revealed to them their future captivity because of their sin. But, God being rich in his mercy did not leave them hopeless but looked forward, to reveal hope, mercy and grace and forgiveness for the nation of Israel. … Continue reading Forerunners
God’s Comfort is Real
At the beginning of Isaiah chapter 40, we find a nation struggling to find answers. The prophet Isaiah had been warning the nation that their sin and their determination to turn their back on the Lord would result in God's judgment upon them, specifically that they would be invaded by the Assyrian Empire soon and that later … Continue reading God’s Comfort is Real
Questioning Evangelism: Using Questions to Share the Good News
Evangelism can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Witnessing conversations don’t have to be awkward. You don’t have to be an expert on the Bible or theology for God to use you. You can use questions to help share the good news of Jesus Christ. It was one of the ways that Jesus and Paul shared the good … Continue reading Questioning Evangelism: Using Questions to Share the Good News
Doing What God Wants You To Do
God has great plans for your life. His plans for you are even better than the plans that you have for your life. You would be wise to look to Him and His Word, the Bible, to discover those plans. The Bible uses the phrase "the will of God, " the things that "God wills, "God wants...," … Continue reading Doing What God Wants You To Do
Faithful & Dearly Loved
What kind of friends do you have? What kind of friend are you? In Colossians 4:7-9, two men are described as being faithful and dearly loved. First, some definitions: Faithful = full of faith, loyal, displaying your faith in God by by your words & actions Dearly loved = loved unconditionally Hear the story of two … Continue reading Faithful & Dearly Loved
Your Words Matter
Words have power. They can encourage or discourage. They can give direction or they can cause confusion. They can help or they can hurt. They can mend relationships or tear them apart. They can inspire or demoralize. They can lead to life or they can lead to death. Your words matter. They matter to other … Continue reading Your Words Matter