There is a “default mode” that all of us must constantly push aside that tells us that we have to achieve a certain level in order to find acceptance with God. One area that is always a stumbling block is the area of prayer, and especially the length of prayer. We hear of the prayer […]

When I was in college, I always carried a little paperback book with me that was a source of great encouragement. The book titled, “The Jesus Person Pocket Promise Book” was a compilation of 800 promises of God from God’s word by David Wilkerson. The promises were organized by topic of need, so it was […]

As you read the Old Testament you will find that the names of people and places are quite significant. Two such places are Jehovah-Jireh or “The Lord will provide” and Ebenezer or “Til now the Lord has helped us.” Genesis 22:14 (ESV) — 14 So Abraham called the name of that place, “The Lord will […]

“How could he do it? Didn’t he think about the consequences? I can’t believe we never caught him.”  Those were words from an elder of a church where the treasurer had embezzled over a hundred thousand dollars over a period of several years but was finally caught.  “Didn’t he realize he was robbing from God?” […]