“Jesus said to him, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.” At once the man was cured; he picked up his mat and walked.” — John 5:8-9 NIV When I worked as a trauma chaplain, I often heard families claim miracles for their loved ones who declared they would soon get up off their gurney’s and walk out of the … Continue reading →
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” — Philippians 4:13 NIV Whatever God puts on your heart, know that the secret of success is His Spirit blessing your efforts. Our day by day activities are not governed by the miraculous but by our efforts. We may pray, “Lord give us our daily bread” but we don’t hold … Continue reading →
“Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced” — 1 Chronicles 16:12 NIV If we forget the way the Lord has led us in our past circumstances we leave ourselves vulnerable to fearfulness as we face our future. The unknown of what lies ahead can easily stir up feelings of anxiety, especially as we enter … Continue reading →
“Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” — John 20:29 NIV If seeing is your standard for believing, you are missing out on the true power of Christian faith. When we live by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7) we are inviting … Continue reading →
Here are 12 Bible promises that have an application to an array of different trials or circumstances of living with a biblical faith. One of my favorite quotes on this subject is from Ellen White and it is “If we commit the keeping of our souls to God in the exercise of living faith, His promises will not fail us; … Continue reading →
Grief can feel like a thick fog that prevents you from thinking clearly or even thinking beyond the moment. It can arrest you with its shock and leave you feeling numb. During the early stages of grief our mind can’t easily focus outside the current circumstance. However, the time will come when it will be easier to look outside your … Continue reading →
A spiritual crisis is when tragedy strikes, or a traumatic event occurs, or circumstances weigh so heavily on your heart that you turn toward God and realize you’re disconnected from Him. The crisis becomes that you need God but you’re not sure He is there or you’re not sure how to receive His help or intervention. The crisis is that … Continue reading →
Walk by faith and not by the world (2 Corinthians 5:7), Walk by faith because you have been adopted by God (John 1:12), Walk by faith because He has given you a new heart (Ezekiel 36:26), Walk by faith because He has made you a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17), Walk by faith because He has given you a … Continue reading →
Last night at Midweek Fellowship we had a discussion about being confronted with the belief that if one has enough faith they can be healed. When I hear the phrase “enough faith” I cringe. It is a subtle error of presumption that disregards biblical truth, although an individual who may advocate it may be absolutely sincere. Faith is the “substance … Continue reading →