‘Our sufficiency is from God.’ 2 Corinthians 3:5 Gideon’s army of 32,000 men is enormously outnumbered by the Midianites when God tells him, ‘You have too many men.’ He instructs Gideon to release anyone who is afraid, and Gideon loses 2/3 of his army. Now he has only 10,000 men. […]

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 2 Corinthians 3:17 In his book “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit”, Bruce A. Ware answers the question “What Is Freedom?”: “Freedom is not what our culture tells us it is. Freedom is not […]

“Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.” 2 Corinthians 2:7 According to a study performed in 2010 by the Fetzer Institute: 67% of Americans agree that the US population is composed of generally forgiving people, but 58% also […]

“I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.” – Romans 16:17 In their book “Winsome Conviction”, doctors Tim Muehlhoff and Richard Langer write: “What is the greatest […]

“But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.” – […]

“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalm 139:23-24 God loves it when we come to Him in humility and invite Him to search and know our […]

“Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God. We have done so not according to worldly wisdom but according to God’s grace.” – 2 Corinthians 1:12 […]

“Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.” 1 Corinthians 4:5 There was a man who had four sons, and he wanted […]

“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 In her book “Amazing Grace” Kathleen Norris writes: “Many people these days feel an absence in their lives, expressed as an […]

“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 In her book “Amazing Grace” Kathleen Norris writes: “Many people these days feel an absence in their lives, expressed as an […]

‘By His divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life.’ 2 Peter 1:3 Following God means finishing what He has called you to do. Not everyone who starts out well finishes well. Occasionally we’re shocked and saddened to learn that a leader has been […]

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7 In 1945, a young associate pastor named […]

“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear because fear involves torment.’ 1 John 4:18 If fear is a dirty word, then faith in God’s unconditional love for you is like soap! Too many put the cart before the horse. We believe that God accepts us […]

“But the man who has doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and everything that does not come from faith is sin.” – Romans 14:23 John Ortberg is a pastor, author, and speaker. He’s been in ministry for over 40 years and teaches around […]

“Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.” – Romans 15:2 In his book “Slow Kingdom Coming”, Kent Annan writes: “From the outside Calvary Church in Holland, Michigan, looks like a typical large church that many Americans attend. The church developed the typical way: […]