The Never Ending Journey of Faith

We are not alone in this journey of faith. Not only has Jesus preceded us, but so has a “great cloud of witnesses.” (Hebrews 12:1) All these witnesses remained faithful even though they did not receive their promises.
This is what faith is: to live on the basis of promise. Faith, if it is faith, must [...]

Veteran’s Day 2009…Just Wondering…

In light of recent events in the United States, particularly the shootings at Ft. Hood, I am wondering about the implications of war as it pertains to fighting other Christians. As we all know now, the Muslim shooter at Ft. Hood had expressed a desire to be exempt from fighting in other countries where he [...]

Signs, Signs, Everywhere are Signs!

SIGNS!

The dictionary defines the word “sign” as any object, action, event, pattern, etc., that conveys a meaning. Today, as I was checking my morning Facebook messages, I was encouraged to see “signs” that good things are happening in the lives of many of my acquaintances. Circumstances may not yet be perfect…but things are changing [...]

God, Are You Listening?

Have you ever wondered if God is listening to your prayers? My guess is we have all felt that way. When it seems that God is not listening, doubt seeps into our minds concerning all that we have been praying about. And doubt is destructive…it will kill faith quicker than anything.
Recently, while reading in Daniel, [...]

Vision Versus Dreams

“In My Spirit there can be no cherishing of personal dreams. They must be put to death whenever they are detected. Only the doing of the Father’s will is to be sought, and there is a vast difference between a God-inspired vision and personal dreams and aspirations.”
-Francis J. Roberts